Tag: basketball
Legends of Basketball Showcase
I spent a frigid Saturday enjoying a college basketball quadruple-header at the 2022 Legends of Basketball Showcase at the United Center in Chicago. It was a blast watching eight teams playing in the house that Michael Jordan built.
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United Airlines First to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel for ORD
Chicago O’Hare International Airport will soon receive sustainable aviation fuel, all thanks to United Airlines, which became the first airline to purchase SAF for use at the airport, one of the largest in the United States. Neste, a producer of SAF, will provide up to 1 million gallons of its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The first supply arrived in August.
A Winning Sixers Experience
Growing up a Philadelphia Sixers fan, I love going to home games whenever I get a chance; so when I saw a contest to win floor seat tickets to one of the last games of the season, I couldn’t resist entering. I’ve applied for plenty of contests in the past and never won, so I didn’t expect to win this one; but to my surprise, a couple days later I received an email stating that I had indeed won the contest!
Big Moves for the Philadelphia Sixers
As a Philadelphia 76ers fan, last week’s NBA trade deadline was a stressful one. There were rumors swirling about a trade deal for Ben Simmons, who hasn’t played the whole season, but no one knew who was going to go with him. The goal was to get James Harden from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Simmons, but the Nets kept asking for more key players to come with Simmons. In the end, the trade ended up involving Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond from the Sixers and James Harden, Paul Millsap and two first-round picks from the Nets.
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Pick Your Paradise: Experience Bali at 3 Incredible Hotels
Bali is a name synonymous with island bliss. But there is more than just one side to this incredible place. Get a sense for the variety of experiences Bali offers by learning about three hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy® with distinctive opportunities for adventure and relaxation. With the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Card, earn points for free nights at each of these properties.
Auto Show, Basketball, Canine Sculpture and Pizza
I had a fun day in Chicago's South Loop yesterday. I started with a sneak peek at the Chicago Auto Show, watched a DePaul women's basketball win and dined for the first time at Stix n Brix.