John Dietz
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After a long hiatus, it's good to be back with friendsJun 13, 2021 1:00 am - The boys of summer are back. No, not Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Jose Abreu and Tim Anderson. I'm talking about my 16-inch softball boys. After a year away due to COVID,...
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Rizzo, Pederson lead Cubs hit parade in bounce-back win over CardinalsJun 11, 2021 1:00 am - In the 100-plus years that Wrigley Field has hosted the Chicago Cubs, there have been dozens of memorable moments. The Sandberg Game. Babe Ruth's called shot. Kerry Wood...
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Cubs' Rizzo remains undecided on getting a COVID vaccineJun 11, 2021 1:00 am - Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo has decided to take more time before deciding if he will receive a COVID vaccination shot. He went public with the decision Friday morni...
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Hawks top draft pick Reichel has sights on opening night rosterJun 11, 2021 1:00 am - Like many young athletes, Blackhawks forward Lukas Reichel knows disciplinary action is sometimes necessary. Ice time in the pros is guaranteed to no one - and especiall...
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2020 first-round pick Reichel signs 3-year deal with BlackhawksJun 09, 2021 1:00 am - After Lukas Reichel was selected 17th overall by the Blackhawks in last year's draft, the German forward hoped to begin his NHL career when the 2021-22 season rolled aro...
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Parker makes home debut, Sky top Fever 92-76Jun 09, 2021 1:00 am - Candace Parker made her long-awaited home debut for the Chicago Sky on Wednesday during a 92-76 victory over the Indiana Fever. Parker, who missed eight games with an an...
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High-scoring Kubalik deserves more playing time next seasonMay 22, 2021 1:00 am - The day after Game 1 of the 2015 Stanley Cup Final, a reporter took the microphone and asked Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper why Steven Stamkos played less than 17½ minutes a...
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Should the Blackhawks sign Zadorov? His numbers stack up nicely with fellow Blackhawks blue-linersMay 17, 2021 1:00 am - Should he stay or should he go? With apologies to The Clash, that might just be the question Blackhawks management is mulling when it comes to defenseman Nikita Zadorov....
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What will Dylan Strome's role be next season?May 16, 2021 1:00 am - As the Blackhawks hit the ice for warmups before their game against Nashville on April 21, Dylan Strome stretched out, took shots and did his line rushes. It looked like...
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High hopes for Borgstrom filling a center slot for Hawks next seasonMay 13, 2021 1:00 am - Depth down the middle. It's such a key ingredient to every successful NHL team. This year's Blackhawks are a great example of that. Without Jonathan Toews, the Hawks str...