Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts leads group buying women's soccer team

CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts, sister of Nebraska Sen. Pete Ricketts, is leading a group that has agreed to purchase the National Women's Soccer League's Chicago Red Stars. Ricketts said Tuesday in a statement she is “honored” to lead a group comprised mostly of female Chicago business leaders purchasing the team. The deal is pending approval of the NWSL Board of Governors. "Building a championship culture begins with treating our players with the respect they deserve as women and athletes,” Ricketts said. “We look forward to completing this...