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WNBA investigating racial slurs by fans made at Angel Reese during Indiana game, AP Source saysMay 18, 2025 3:10 pm - NEW YORK — The WNBA is investigating racial comments directed toward Angel Reese by fans during the Chicago Sky’s loss to Caitlin Clark and the Fever at Indiana on Saturd...
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Naperville man races — and wins — for the glory of old IUMay 18, 2025 3:06 pm - Benet Academy graduate Will Wagner, of Naperville, helped his team repeat as champions at Indiana University’s classic Little 500 bicycle race.
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Harley scores on OT power play, Stars beat Jets 2-1 to reach 3rd straight West finalMay 17, 2025 10:37 pm - Thomas Harley scored on a power play 1:33 into overtime and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final for the third season in a row, beating the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Game 6 on Saturday night. Mark Scheifele scored for the Jets hours after the unexpected death of his father, but also had the tripping penalty with 14.8 seconds left in regulation that set up Dallas to start overtime with a man advantage.
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Kane County Cougars end four-game skid, notch second win of the seasonMay 17, 2025 10:14 pm - The Kane County Cougars snapped their four-game losing streak with an offensive explosion against the Milwaukee Milkmen, cruising to a 12-1 win on Saturday night at North...
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Palou and Penske set pace in 1st stage of Indy 500 qualifying. Andretti in danger of missing raceMay 17, 2025 9:38 pm - It was three familiar faces at the top of the Indianapolis 500 qualifying board after the first round of time trials. Two-time defending IndyCar series champion Alex Palou is currently holding the provisional pole. Palou is the winner of four of the first five races this season.
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Brian Gutiérrez scores twice and Chicago blasts Charlotte 4-1 in MLSMay 17, 2025 9:32 pm - Brian Gutiérrez had two goals and an assist and Chicago defeated Charlotte 4-1. In the 42nd minute, Jonathan Bamba opened the scoring with a right-footed shot from the left half-space outside the box to the lower left central zone. Gutiérrez assisted. Gutiérrez and Philip Zinckernagel added back-to-back goals in a four-minute stretch of the second half, giving Chicago a commanding 3-0 lead.
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Scottie Scheffler storms into a 3-shot lead in the PGA Championship with another major in sightMay 17, 2025 8:28 pm - Scottie Scheffler has gone from a 3-shot deficit to a 3-shot lead in the PGA Championship. Scheffler pulled away Saturday by playing the last five holes at Quail Hollow in 5-under par. That gives him a 65 and the lead over Alex Noren.
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The potential Pete Crow-Armstrong MVP season is starting to happen for the Chicago CubsMay 17, 2025 8:19 pm - The Cubs in first place. Pete Crow-Armstrong making leaping catches at the ivy and hitting home runs into the bleachers. Fans chanting “P-C-A!” and roaring when he drives the ball into the right-field corner, knowing that’s an easy triple with his speed. It’s already picking up, the All-Star Game buzz and MVP chatter.
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Taking control: Walks, wind bury White Sox as Cubs win seventh straight in City SeriesMay 17, 2025 7:07 pm - While White Sox pitchers took a walk on the wild side, the Cubs took advantage of 11 walks to post a 7-3 victory on Saturday at Wrigley Field, their seventh straight win in the series.
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A different story: Journalism handles adversity to win Preakness 2 weeks after placing 2nd at DerbyMay 17, 2025 6:56 pm - Journalism has won the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes. The heavy favorite made good on lofty expectations two weeks after finishing second to Sovereignty in the Kentucky Derby. Sovereignty did not take part in the Preakness after his owners and trainer decided against the short turnaround. They will entering him in the Belmont Stakes on June 7.