Fourth & Print
Independent sports writing and reporting
Secretaries' Cup
USMMA vs. USCGA — Fenway Park 2025Credentialed reporting & photographyA recurring project documenting the most unique rivalry in service academy football.
Latest Coverage
Feature:
Once a year, a wrestling ring appears in a tiny Logan Square park. What happens around it tells a much bigger story about the neighborhood.
Updated September 9, 2026.
Longform Writing
Exclusive access to the United States Merchant Marine Academy
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Columns
Work that reflects the thoughts and opinions of Fourth & Print staff.
Updated: June 7, 2026
On Chicago State
In August 2026, Chicago State University launches a Division I college football program - the first in the history of Chicago. Fourth & Print is committed to coverage of the program in its inaugural season, from pre-season through the final whistle.Our latest: Chicago State's first game was a mess. It was also strangely beautiful.
Trench Talk Tuesday
Trench Talk Tuesday is a recurring Fourth & Print column on sports and whatever questions they happen to raise that week.No hot takes. Just good questions.
About Fourth & Print
Fourth & Print is an independent sports writing project by Chicago-based writer
Mike Ginocchio.Our focus is credentialed event coverage, blending on-site reporting with longform storytelling and sports culture writing.
Press Kit
Credentials, coverage history, and selected clips for Fourth & Print.