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Van Gisbergen wins in Chicago again
El Dorado News-Times - Arkansas
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July 7, 2025
CHICAGO (AP) — Shane van Gisbergen burned out his tires in celebration, sending white smoke into the air. He signed a rugby ball and punted it into the stands in downtown Chicago. It was a familiar scene. Van Gisbergen completed a Windy City sweep...
Who’s No. 1? UCLA and UC Berkeley stake their claims on social media
Los Angeles Times
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July 7, 2025
Who’s No. 1? UCLA and UC Berkeley can’t seem to agree. In fact, they refuse to back down from a top spot. When U.S. News and World Report released its global rankings last month, Cal was the first public university to appear on the list — even...
Shane van Gisbergen sweeps NASCAR’s Chicago weekend
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Tennessee
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July 7, 2025
CHICAGO — Shane van Gisbergen burned out the tires on his Trackhouse Racing No. 88 Chevrolet in celebration, sending white smoke into the air. Then the 36-year-old New Zealander signed a rugby ball and punted it into the stands in downtown...
Six months in: How sports has connected me to the community
Fulton Sun - Missouri
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July 7, 2025
The six months I have spent as sports reporter for the Fulton Sun has taught me so much in such a short period of time. I've learned about the city of Fulton, as that's where the newspaper is based out of. I've learned about Callaway County...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 4:47 a.m. EDT
Imperial Valley Press - California
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Manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo get fired by the last-place Washington Nationals WASHINGTON (AP) — Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo have been fired by the Washington Nationals amid their sixth consecutive losing season...
Evanston Made First Saturday builds community through art
Evanston RoundTable - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Sign up for our free newsletters to have Evanston news delivered directly to your inbox! Evanston Made’s First Saturday Evanston Art Events quite literally put local artists on the map. Nonprofit arts organization Evanston Made holds the event on...
Classical View: Bach Choir of Bethlehem “Bach at Noon”; Chicago at Allentown Symphony Pops
East Penn Press - Pennsylvania
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“This July 8 ‘Bach at Noon’ quite serendipitously falls on my birthday,” says Dr. Christopher Jackson, Bach Choir of Bethlehem Artistic Director and Conductor. “I have used this as an excuse to showcase music that has been personally significant...
“We didn’t get an immediate yellow”: NASCAR fans react to Cody Ware’s ‘brutal’ crash in Chicago Street Race
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
NASCAR fans were surprised after the race control did not bring out an immediate yellow flag following Cody Ware's crash during the Chicago Street Race. Ware suffered from a brake failure and hit the barrier at high speed. Sunday's (July 6) race...
“It just bit me”: Kyle Busch makes feelings clear after suffering from RCR Chevy’s ongoing issue in Chicago
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
Kyle Busch opened up about persistent grip issues plaguing his No. 8 RCR Chevy, which ultimately led to an early spin in Sunday’s (July 6) Chicago Street Race. Despite the setback, the Las Vegas native recovered to match his season-best result in...
"I thought we had squashed our beef": Alex Bowman reacts to late race duel with Bubba Wallace at Chicago
Sportskeeda
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July 7, 2025
Alex Bowman was left confused by his latest run-in with Bubba Wallace during Sunday's (July 6) Chicago Street Race. The Hendrick Motorsports driver recounted being 'demolished' by Wallace and forced into the walls multiple times, reigniting a feud...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 3:16 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo get fired by the last-place Washington Nationals WASHINGTON (AP) — Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo have been fired by the Washington Nationals amid their sixth consecutive losing season...
JR Motorsports Makes Right Call with SVG in Xfinity Series Win at Chicago Street Course
Last Word on Sports
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July 6, 2025
The Chicago Street Course has made major headlines for the last three years, and Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Race didn’t disappoint. The final battle for the win saw the two biggest names in road racing that NASCAR currently has to offer. The finish...
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals FREE LIVE STREAM (7/6/25): Watch MLB game online | Time, TV Channel
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 6, 2025
The Chicago Cubs face the St. Louis Cardinals in an MLB game on Sunday, July 6, 2025 (7/6/25) at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. How to watch: Fans can watch the game via a free trial to DirecTV, fuboTV, or via a subscription to Sling TV,...
Billy Joel appears to be teasing new music
Contactmusic
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Billy Joel appears to have teased his first new music in 17 years. Monday, January 22, 2024 Monday, January 22, 2024 Billy Joel has teased his first new original music in almost two decades. The Piano Man recently posted a TikTok video from a...
7/06 Sports Brief
KLCK - Washington D.C.
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July 7, 2025
Manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo get fired by the last-place Washington Nationals WASHINGTON (AP) — Manager Dave Martinez and general manager Mike Rizzo have been fired by the Washington Nationals amid their sixth consecutive losing season...
“Absolutely Disgusting” – Fans Left Infuriated at NASCAR’s New Partner for Ruining Final Chicago Outing
Essentially Sports
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July 7, 2025
TNT Sports was reportedly “bringing in a tech crew of 260 people, along with a 20-person production staff and 10 announcers.” This was part of a gigantic effort for NASCAR’s new media partner ahead of the grand Chicago Street Race, but for naught....
Richard Childress’ Grandson Gets No Mercy From Fans as Viral Rant Backfires in Chicago
Essentially Sports
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July 7, 2025
This weekend in Chicago, the atmosphere was charged long before the green flag waved. NASCAR confirmed multiple penalties for Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing cars following qualifying. Meanwhile, Richard Childress’ grandson, Austin...
Josh Giddey Channels Michael Jordan Mentality as Details of Chicago Legends’ Relationship With Locker Room Emerge
Essentially Sports
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July 6, 2025
When Josh Giddey first arrived in Chicago, some wondered how he’d fit into a team still finding its next chapter. But by the end of the 2024–25 season, he had already made history. Giddey averaged 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per...
“Am I Reading This Correctly?” – NASCAR Under Fire After Another Controversy Torments Chicago
Essentially Sports
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July 7, 2025
The timing was off, calls were questionable, and the fans were not having it. Sunday’s Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course erupted in chaos as yet another controversial caution flag muddied what was already a messy road course weekend in...
Unseen Footage of Cody Ware’s Horror Crash – NASCAR Community Raise Alarms Over Driver Safety After Chicago Fiasco
Essentially Sports
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July 7, 2025
Cody Ware has been locked in a challenging 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, and nothing exemplifies that more than his crash in Chicago. After returning full-time with Rick Ware Racing in the No. 51 Ford this year, Ware has shown flashes of...