Articles filed under Sports
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Billy Donovan, Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Sue Bird, ‘Redeem Team’ among Hall of Fame finalistsFeb 14, 2025 7:05 pm - Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are one step closer to going into the Basketball Hall of Fame. If all goes well, they might get in twice. Anthony and Howard were among the finalists announced Friday by the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame for enshrinement as part of the class of 2025.
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With tears flowing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets another shot at the Daytona 500 as a team ownerFeb 14, 2025 6:44 pm - Dale Earnhardt Jr. blinked back tears as the moment hit him at Daytona International Speedway — a track bursting with triumph and tragedy for his family — that he was, with a country star and a NASCAR champ in tow, back in the Daytona 500.
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Bulls’ Buzelis added to Friday’s Rising Stars event at NBA All-Star WeekendFeb 14, 2025 10:38 am - Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis was already slated to be in the Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend. He was also added to Friday’s Rising Stars competition as an injury replacement.
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Former Wheaton College soccer coach Joe Bean dies; won 607 games, two national championshipsFeb 13, 2025 11:41 pm - Former Wheaton College head men's soccer coach Joe Bean died Thursday, the school announced.
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Tkachuk brothers each score twice as the U.S. beats Finland 6-1 in the 4 Nations Face-OffFeb 13, 2025 10:34 pm - Brady and Matthew Tkachuk each scored twice, and the brothers had a handful of big hits to help the United States beat Finland 6-1 to open the 4 Nations Face-Off, a physical showdown played with edge throughout. Matthew Tkachuk finished with three points, while Brady Tkachuk had a game-high eight hits.
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Windy City Bulls start slowly in loss to Motor CityFeb 13, 2025 9:27 pm - The Windy City Bulls struggled in an 111-86 loss to the Motor City Cruise on Thursday night. Chicago Bulls two-way forward Emanuel Miller performed best for Windy City wi...
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Oh, baby! Bubba Wallace celebrates his 1st win at Daytona with his newborn son and a new outlookFeb 13, 2025 9:22 pm - Bubba Wallace won the first of two qualifying races for the Daytona 500. He showed enough speed to make him one of the favorites heading into "The Great American Race." Wallace will start third in the Daytona 500 behind pole-sitter Chase Briscoe and Austin Cindric.
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McCarthy’s big finish gives him the lead in the cold rain and brutal test of Torrey PinesFeb 13, 2025 8:23 pm - Denny McCarthy is leading the Genesis Invitational thanks to two holes to close out an otherwise tough and miserable day of weather. McCarthy finished birdie-eagle for a 68. That gives him a one-shot lead over Seamus Power and Patrick Rodgers.
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Hoyer: Cubs would have gone over budget to sign Bregman, but he chose Red SoxFeb 13, 2025 5:43 pm - Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer met with reporters in Arizona on Thursday to discuss the team missing out on free agent Alex Bregman. Is the Cubs’ payroll budget where it needs to be?
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Whether it’s joy or pain, postseason emotions hit hardFeb 13, 2025 5:30 pm - As we roar through the playoffs this prep season, the emotions begin to hit hard.