For Wood to one day be a player in a WNBA locker room is obviously going to take some work, but her coach wouldn’t be surprised if she makes it. CBS 2’s Matt Zahn reports.

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Sports Events Culture in Chicago

Having hosted several major sporting events, Chicago is one of the largest and most cosmopolitan cities in the United States. The city is also home to several amateur sports teams, many of which have made the leap into the professional ranks. In the last few years, the city has played host to the NBA playoffs and the Stanley Cup. The NHL’s Blackhawks have had the most success of any team in recent memory.

The city has won several awards for its sports culture. It has been ranked as one of the best sports towns in the country by TSE for the past two years in a row. As a result, fans of all ages flock to the Windy City for a day of fun in the sun. As for the games themselves, the ol’ Bears have had a rough start to the season, but fans are still loyal to a fault.

The best part about having an active sporting culture is the community and social interaction it has fostered. From the dozens of Nerf football teams to the countless high school sports teams, it is clear that the sport has a devoted following.

It is easy to see why a city like this would be so proud of its sports-centric credentials. It has helped to bolster the economy in numerous ways, including the number of jobs created and the number of households that own at least a sports fan. It has also helped to bridge the cultural gaps between the varying racial and ethnic groups that make up the city.