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Hardest-Working Voices in Sports

‘Once you’ve wrestled, everything in life seems easier,’ volunteer coach says

Beat the Streets Chicago Wrestling helps kids on the South and West Sides learn the sport, compete for college scholarships.

By Manny Ramos

Hardest-Working Voices in Sports

Jamyle Cannon uses boxing to help West Side kids overcome life’s obstacles

Cannon’s program, the Bloc, “spreads the love for boxing” while providing tutoring and more.

By Manny Ramos

Hardest-Working Voices in Sports

Kamau Murray is helping S. Side kids win tennis championships — and college scholarships

The XS Tennis founder and CEO has helped 47 players get scholarships and coached Sloane Stephens, who won the 2017 U.S. Open.

By Evan F. Moore

Hardest-Working Voices in Sports

Artist, janitor and athlete Amelia Hernandez, 62, still competing, training daily in Little Village

She’s been a part of the Special Olympics since the first games were held at Soldier Field in 1968.

By Jackie Serrato

Chicago Marathon national anthem singer also clutch performer at Special Olympics, behind camera

By Ryan Smith

West Side kids are learning to play lacrosse, thanks to this program

By Evan F. Moore

How flying pucks and slap shots can get kids excited about math and science

By Ryan Smith

How a Chicago woman is helping get exercise into the daily lives of girls

By Ryan Smith

Jacqui Giuliano

Jacqui Giuliano: World champion triathlete, suburban math teacher still hasn’t reached her peak

By Ryan Smith

Derek Daniels: Adaptive sports program director brings out the best in others

By Ryan Smith

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