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Kyle Larson is doubling down on “The Double.” Larson is set to run both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, a task he set out to do last year but never had a chance to complete after weather disrupted the NASCAR star’s plans. A year ago rain delayed the start of the Indianapolis 500. That put Larson, who finished 18th after a pit lane speeding penalty, well behind schedule.May 24, 2025 5:40 pm - CONCORD, N.C. — Kyle Larson is doubling down on "The Double." Larson is set to run both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, a task he set out to accompl...
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O’Donnell: Flanders Fields puts a Wrigley Field All-Star Game in perspectiveMay 24, 2025 5:10 pm - THE GRAY-HAIRED FELLOW WAS ONCE a high school second baseman with a determined spirit but weak bat. He later missed Vietnam only because a fortunate opening put him in a ...
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How Clark-Reese rivalry is making WNBA games appointment TVMay 24, 2025 2:56 pm - Clark-Reese or Caitlin-Angel, however the posters have it, elevates a routine basketball game into appointment viewing, more Clark than Reese for the moment and neither team, the Sky or the Fever, more appealing than either of them.
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Bears wanted more accountability last season. Ben Johnson’s ready to deliver it.May 23, 2025 6:00 am - Joe Thuney quickly started to realize something in the months since the Bears traded for him in March. As the days turned into weeks, Thuney recognized Halas Hall as a sp...
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Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder overwhelm Timberwolves again, win 118-103 for 2-0 West finals leadMay 22, 2025 10:40 pm - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points a day after being named the NBA's MVP, and the Oklahoma City Thunder overwhelmed the Minnesota Timberwolves again, winning 118-103 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Gilgeous-Alexander made 12 of 21 field goals and 13 of 15 free throws after receiving his MVP trophy from Commissioner Adam Silver before the game. He also had 8 assists and 3 steals.
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Sloppiness dooms Sky in blowout loss to LibertyMay 22, 2025 10:16 pm - Unfortunately for the Sky, the Liberty was very much in rhythm Thursday night. The visitors drilled 19 3-pointers in their 99-74 romp, a new WNBA record for a single game. New York was also hyperefficient shooting from deep — the Liberty made 55.9% of its 3-pointers.
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Bennett, Verhaeghe help Panthers roll past Hurricanes 5-0, take 2-0 lead in Eastern finalMay 22, 2025 9:59 pm - Sam Bennett scored one of his two goals in Florida's three-goal first period, Sergei Bobrovsky made 17 saves and the Panthers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference final. Gustav Forsling and Matthew Tkachuk also scored in another tone-setting opening 20 minutes for the reigning Stanley Cup champions, while Carter Verhaeghe had three assists.
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Scottie Scheffler opens Colonial with an eagle and trails tour rookie John Pak by 5 shotsMay 22, 2025 9:06 pm - Scottie Scheffler and John Pak enjoyed the same start to the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial with eagles on their respective first holes. The world No. 1 couldn't keep up with the PGA Tour rookie from there. A week after winning his third major at the PGA Championship, Scheffler opened his attempt at three consecutive victories with a 2-under 68.
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Chicago Cubs aiming to secure 2027 All-Star Game for Wrigley FieldMay 22, 2025 5:50 pm - The Chicago Cubs remain focused on landing Wrigley Field as the host for Major League Baseball’s 2027 All-Star Game. Those lobbying efforts have long been part of the $1 billion Wrigleyville project that renovated the ballpark and redeveloped the neighborhood.
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Bears set to host joint practices with Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills during preseasonMay 22, 2025 5:25 pm - The Bears will get a couple of chances to practice against players other than their teammates this training camp. They will hold a couple set of joint practices with the ...