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Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks calls out ‘vile’ social media messages directed to him, his familyMay 22, 2025 5:16 pm - Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks took to social media to express his displeasure about death threats he says he received following Boston's most recent loss the the New York Mets. In a post on Instagram, Hendriks said comments were directed at both him and his family.
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New Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill brings hope but faces daunting taskMay 22, 2025 4:59 pm - The appeal of the Blackhawks head coaching job is obvious. It’s a brand-name team in a world-class city with a huge fan base, a whip-smart general manager, a patient owner with deep pockets and a prospect pool full of tantalizing talents who are either knocking on the door or have already knocked it down.
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Blackhawks hire Jeff Blashill as head coach: Why he’s getting another shotMay 22, 2025 11:20 am - Jeff Blashill was never given the chance to see a rebuild through with the Detroit Red Wings. The Chicago Blackhawks now present Blashill a second chance at doing just that, making him their next coach.
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Silvy: As GM, Poles needs to take responsibility for Bears’ failures with Williams last seasonMay 22, 2025 6:00 am - General manager Ryan Poles and the Bears coaching staff drafted Caleb Williams No. 1 and threw him into an ocean filled with rip currents.
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Pacers tie it on Halburton’s jumper at buzzer, then beat Knicks 138-135 in OT of East finals Game 1May 21, 2025 10:35 pm - Tyrese Haliburton tied the game with a long jumper that bounced high off the back of the rim and in as time expired in regulation, then the Indiana Pacers went on to finish off their stunning rally by beating the New York Knicks 138-135 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
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Stars score 3 PP goals in 5 1/2 minutes early in 3rd, rally to beat Oilers 6-3 in Game 1May 21, 2025 10:19 pm - Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund and Matt Duchene scored power-play goals in a 5:26 span early in the third period and the Dallas Stars opened their Western Conference final rematch against the Edmonton Oilers with a 6-3 victory Wednesday night.
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Indianapolis Colts’ music-loving owner Jim Irsay dies at age 65May 21, 2025 7:30 pm - Jim Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts' owner who leveraged the popularity of Peyton Manning into a new stadium and a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday at age 65. Pete Ward, Irsay's longtime right-hand man and the teams chief operating officer, made the announcement in a statement from the team. He said Irsay died peacefully in his sleep.
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Ben Johnson ready to write new chapter in Chicago Bears’ quarterback historyMay 21, 2025 6:33 pm - In the first week of organized team activities, new Bears coach Ben Johnson addressed a report that quarterback Caleb Williams didn’t want to come to Chicago.
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After a rough offensive showing in its season opener, the Chicago Sky looks to regroupMay 21, 2025 6:04 pm - The Chicago Sky gets another chance to win its first game of the season when it hosts the New York Liberty in the Sky’s home opener Thursday.
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With Kyle Tucker’s star power and clubhouse vibes, Cubs believe their strong start is realMay 21, 2025 5:22 pm - Kyle Tucker is expected to be the No. 1 free agent available next winter, potentially landing “a nine-figure contract that starts with a 6,” according to The Athletic’s Jim Bowden. Whether the Cubs are willing to pay that price is irrelevant at this point, because they have a first-place club and so much will happen between now and October.