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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...
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...
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...
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...
Blue Jays provide injury updates on Varsho, Santander, Manoah
Sportsnet
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July 7, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided a number of injury updates on Monday as the team prepares to begin a series against the Chicago White Sox. Sportsnet's Shi Davidi relayed that Daulton Varsho continued to run the bases on Monday...
Stephen A. Smith Named His 5 Greatest NBA Players of All-Time - No Kobe Bryant
GiveMeSport
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July 8, 2025
Through his various work with ESPN, Stephen A. Smith has become one of the most recognisable faces on American television. A journalist who worked his way up to become a cornerstone of one of the USA's biggest sports networks, Smith has enjoyed a...
Ben Johnson wins bettors over even while offense is being doubted
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 8, 2025
There's an awful lot of confidence out there among NFL bettors in Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson. With two week to go until training camp, Johnson not only is among favorites for NFL Coach of the Year with oddsmakers, he is the favorite depending...
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,...
Simone Biles’ husband can’t get enough of her vacation bikini photos
AS
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July 8, 2025
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens, safety for the Chicago Bears, recently took a vacation in San Pedro, Belize. Biles posted some of the photos to Instagram but her husband’s comments are what’s gaining attention. Biles’...
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...
“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...
Entertainment events this week in North Cook County: July 6-12
North Cook News - Illinois
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July 6, 2025
Scott Frank head brewer of Double Clutch Brewing Company | https://www.doubleclutchbrewing.com/Scott Frank head brewer of Double Clutch Brewing Company | https://www.doubleclutchbrewing.com/ Catch the best entertainment North Cook County has to...
"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...
Illinois Budget Criticized for Tax Hikes Impacting Families and Businesses
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 6, 2025
BARRINGTON HILLS – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) slammed the latest round of tax increases set to take effect July 1st after Governor JB Pritzker signed off on Democrats’ Fiscal Year 2026 state budget last week—the...
TV’s new golden rule? Put Megan Stalter in everything, please
The Age
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July 6, 2025
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size The spitting. Megan Stalter has had it with all the talk about the spitting. In the trailer...
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...
“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....