Red Stars to hold fall, winter clinics
The local women's pro team Chicago Red Stars is holding multiple soccer clinics throughout Chicagoland this winter.
Several sessions include the opportunity to learn alongside Red Stars defender and 1999 World Cup champion Kate Markgraf as well as Red Stars forward and former University of Illinois All-American Ella Masar. Space is limited for the Red Stars' winter clinics, so register early.
Contact Red Stars Camp Director Kate Westfall at 708-496-9511, or register online at ChicagoRedStars.com . Winter sessions run Dec. 21-Feb. 27.
Semenya to keep medal
South African runner Caster Semenyawho recently underwent gender testswill be allowed to keep her 800-meter gold medal from the world track-and-field championships, according to CBSSportsline.com .
In addition, the results of Semenya's tests will be kept confidential.
In September, Australian newspapers claimed that the tests revealed that Semenya possesses male and female sexual organs. However, the International Association of Athletics Federations did not confirm or deny those claims.