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For Daniel Carcillo, the Fight Against the N.H.L. Goes On

For Daniel Carcillo, the Fight Against the N.H.L. Goes On

The New York Times — Carcillo has become the face of the brain-trauma lawsuits brought by retired players against the N.H.L. But his reputation from his playing career isn't doing him any favors. Daniel Carcillo said he would not accept the deal between the N.H.L. and several hundred retired hockey players who accused the league of hiding the dangers of repeated hits to the head.
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N.L. Wild Card: Rockies Outlast Cubs With a Clutch Hit From an Unlikely Source

N.L. Wild Card: Rockies Outlast Cubs With a Clutch Hit From an Unlikely Source

The New York Times — Rockies 2, Cubs 1 | 13 innings CHICAGO - Hours before Kyle Freeland stepped onto center stage on three days' rest and with the Colorado Rockies' season hanging in the balance, his manager, Bud Black, was reminded that the 25-year-old left-hander was making his first postseason start against one of baseball's most notorious big-game pitchers.
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Addison Russell Is Suspended 40 Games Over Domestic Violence Accusations

Addison Russell Is Suspended 40 Games Over Domestic Violence Accusations

The New York Times — CHICAGO - Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell was suspended for 40 games on Wednesday for violating Major League Baseball's joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy. His ex-wife made a series of allegations against him in a blog post last month that prompted M.L.B.
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Daniel Murphy Reconnects With Mets and Tries to Move Past Comments on Gay Players

Daniel Murphy Reconnects With Mets and Tries to Move Past Comments on Gay Players

The New York Times — CHICAGO - The last time second baseman Daniel Murphy was around so many Mets in Chicago he was one - trying to beat the Cubs. That was in 2015, when Murphy was the driving the force in helping the Mets reach the World Series, earning the most valuable player award in the National League Championship Series when the Mets swept against the Cubs.
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Yankees Keep Their Home Runs Away From Adam Engel, for a Change

Yankees Keep Their Home Runs Away From Adam Engel, for a Change

The New York Times — "He does things a lot of people can't do," Green said, adding, "He's a freak athlete." Boone has grown tired of seeing home runs being turned into outs.
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How a Missed Email Put One Player in Illinois Instead of Wimbledon

How a Missed Email Put One Player in Illinois Instead of Wimbledon

The New York Times — WINNETKA, Ill. - Center court at the A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center in this leafy suburban enclave along Lake Michigan sits nearly 4,000 miles away from Wimbledon's pristine grass-court setting. Tim Smyczek had planned on competing at the Grand Slam event, but instead he was here on Monday, locked in a three-set match in front of a couple hundred spectators.
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A Day in the Life of Sister Jean, Media Darling

A Day in the Life of Sister Jean, Media Darling

nytimestest — Not everyone hears a yes. Respecting Sister Jean's energy and privacy means that Behrns and his assistant, Ryan Haley, occasionally must play the bad cop for a subject who never wants to say no to anyone. "We have to save her from herself to a certain degree," Behrns said.
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The Nun in Loyola-Chicago's Huddle Has a Few Things to Say

The Nun in Loyola-Chicago's Huddle Has a Few Things to Say

nytimestest — The connection between Sister Jean and Moser, 49, dates to 2011, when Moser, a career assistant, was hired to revitalize Loyola's program. On his first day, he arrived at his new office and found a manila folder on his desk.
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A German Soccer Star Orders Himself an Extra Helping of Chicago

A German Soccer Star Orders Himself an Extra Helping of Chicago

The New York Times — "You never want superstars to just come over into training, collect a paycheck and go home," McCarty said. "You want them to immerse themselves into the culture of the city, learn about his surroundings and where they are. I think it's actually made him happier and made him play at even a higher level."
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5-Foot-3, but He Skates Above His Level

5-Foot-3, but He Skates Above His Level

The New York Times — The seven-round draft will be held 40 miles from Dhooghe's hometown, Aurora, Ill., and has stayed in the back of his mind recently. Whether Dhooghe joins a fraternity of N.H.L. players who stand less than 6 feet tall and includes stars like the Calgary Flames' Johnny Gaudreau, the Columbus Blue Jackets' Cam Atkinson and the Blackhawks' Patrick Kane remains undetermined.
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Club Team Thrives in the Shadow of the Frozen Four

Club Team Thrives in the Shadow of the Frozen Four

The New York Times — BENSENVILLE, Ill. - At the Edge Ice Arena in this quiet suburb about 20 miles west of Chicago, the banners hang above the ice rink in orderly fashion, 12 on one side, six on the other. Each flag celebrates seasons gone by, showcasing achievement like any other successful college hockey program.
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Blackhawks' Patrick Kane, an M.V.P., Is Still Looking to Improve

Blackhawks' Patrick Kane, an M.V.P., Is Still Looking to Improve

The New York Times — Entering Sunday's showdown between the teams at United Center, Chicago has won 12 of 15 games since Feb. 1. In typical Kane fashion, he glides around any measure of personal spotlight that accompanies his current stretch of nine goals over his last seven games.
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Galvanized by a Defender's Injury, Denver Stands Firm in a Title Win

Galvanized by a Defender's Injury, Denver Stands Firm in a Title Win

The New York Times — As the Pioneers celebrated on a rink covered with discarded helmets, gloves and sticks, Hammond, still in full uniform, hobbled on crutches in Denver's dressing room, eager to be reunited with his teammates. "I'm just proud of these guys; I just love them to death," a tearful Hammond said on the ice afterward.
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As Jimmy Butler Sizzles, Bulls Struggle to Play .500 Ball

As Jimmy Butler Sizzles, Bulls Struggle to Play .500 Ball

The New York Times — And the Bulls said goodbye to Pau Gasol, who went to the San Antonio Spurs in free agency. In their place, the Bulls signed the 12-time All-Star Dwyane Wade, a Chicago native, to a two-year, $47.5 million deal and added the veteran point guard Rajon Rondo on a two-year, $28 million contract, creating what Rondo, at least, proclaimed to be a new Big Three in Chicago.
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Blackhawks' Marian Hossa, an Elder Statesman, Adapts to Run With a Younger Crowd

Blackhawks' Marian Hossa, an Elder Statesman, Adapts to Run With a Younger Crowd

The New York Times — Chicago defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson surmised that Hossa had discovered the fountain of youth. Hossa's agent, Ritch Winter, cited a different source for Hossa's resurgence. "It's not like's he's found the fountain of youth," Winter said. "To me, it's kind of like he went to the spa. He rejuvenated."
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Michigan's Jabrill Peppers Has Many Positions and a Singular Role

Michigan's Jabrill Peppers Has Many Positions and a Singular Role

The New York Times — "If there is a better player in the country, I don't know who it is," Harbaugh said, adding: "There's nothing he can't do. It's the darnedest thing I've ever seen." For his part, Peppers seems to ignore the hype machine that has enveloped him since he was an all-American at Paramus Catholic High School in New Jersey.
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Handed Life's Twists, Notre Dame Quarterback Turns It Around

Handed Life's Twists, Notre Dame Quarterback Turns It Around

The New York Times — SOUTH BEND, Ind. - DeShone Kizer is stuck in a moment of self-reflection, having scrambled around the jarring juxtaposition that separates the Notre Dame quarterback's present from his not so distant past. Kizer has started nine games for the Irish this season. Notre Dame has won eight of them, keeping it positioned for a berth in the season-ending College Football Playoff heading into Saturday's regular-season finale at Stanford. These are developments that would have been predicted by no one, least of all Kizer, earlier this year, when he was a distant third behind two other quarterbacks - Everett Golson and Malik Zaire - on the Irish depth chart and when football was sometimes the last thing on his mind.
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Fan Beats Insane Odds, Wins Second Meeting With LeBron

Fan Beats Insane Odds, Wins Second Meeting With LeBron

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At Northwestern, Defense Has Become Seriously Fun

At Northwestern, Defense Has Become Seriously Fun

The New York Times — EVANSTON, Ill. - The statistical superlatives suggest that the defense at Northwestern, which has deemed itself Chicago's Big Ten team, has reached a level of superiority that extends well beyond the limits of the city that sits just south of campus along Lake Michigan. At Northwestern, a private university known more for its rigorous academic standards than for its football prowess - save for back-to-back Big Ten championships in the mid-1990s - defense has brought the Wildcats back to national prominence. A string of victories this season includes two shutouts: a victory over Eastern Illinois and, more notably, a 27-0 thrashing of Minnesota in the Wildcats' Big Ten opener last weekend.
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Depleted by Injuries, Notre Dame Refuses a Crutch

Depleted by Injuries, Notre Dame Refuses a Crutch

The New York Times — SOUTH BEND, Ind. - DeShone Kizer could not pinpoint how long the reality of the moment took to sink in. There was no time to think about the transition from being Notre Dame 's backup quarterback to being its full-time starter. There was no time for emotion, either. Not when Malik Zaire's ankle broke gruesomely under the weight of a Virginia defender. Not after Zaire was carted off the field, his season over, and Kizer, who spent last season as an understudy to Zaire and Everett Golson, suddenly took over. A version of that scene has played out six times for Notre Dame this season.
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Jason Day Holds On to Win, and Grabs Top Ranking

Jason Day Holds On to Win, and Grabs Top Ranking

New York Times — LAKE FOREST, Ill. - Jason Day stood behind his second shot on the 465-yard 16th hole and took a moment to close his eyes to visualize his third. Protecting a four-shot lead in Sunday's final round of the BMW Championship at Conway Farms Golf Club, Day had set his sights on overtaking Rory McIlroy as the top-ranked player in the world golf rankings. But as dominating as he had been during the tournament's first two rounds, Day, for a second straight day, could not completely run away from the field. After his tee shot veered well left at the 16th, Day stood in the shadows and gathered his thoughts.
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Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky Takes Pride in Growing Up

Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky Takes Pride in Growing Up

New York Times — LISLE, Ill. - A faded school crest overlooks the A-frame Catholic school gymnasium where exposed metallic heating ducts and off-white bricks run the length of the basketball floor below. The gym, a 76-year-old relic that once hosted a 102-game home winning streak, is hidden from view. Down the hall is a more modern gym, where Benet Academy's championship banners hang in a lobby that displays trophies adorned by basketball nets.
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At Michigan State, Tom Izzo Survives a Season of Unaccustomed Peril

At Michigan State, Tom Izzo Survives a Season of Unaccustomed Peril

New York Times — CHICAGO - Coach Tom Izzo's voice is comfortably in late-season form, sounding as grizzled and raw as ever. The coarse nature of his speech is as much a rite of spring as is the selection of his Michigan State Spartans for the N.C.A.A. basketball tournament. Set to embark on their 18th consecutive appearance, the Spartans own the nation's third-longest active string of tournament berths, trailing only perennial postseason participants Kansas and Duke. This season's run has not been easy. Izzo acknowledges that five months of coaxing success out of a young team that has battled inconsistency and discovered baffling ways to lose games has taken a toll.
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Behind the Scenes: Pat Curran takes Bellator title back

Behind the Scenes: Pat Curran takes Bellator title back

www.findfredmail.com — HAMMOND, Ind. - Pat Curran's body slumped against the wall of a cramped backstage dressing room, drained by 25 minutes of punishment. Curran's right eye almost was swollen shut, but the 26-year-old fighter finally was able to find a moment of quiet. A gold Bellator championship belt laid across Curran's stomach, showing that his mission was complete. This is what winning looks like in the world of mixed martial arts fighting. His face was left bloodied by Daniel Straus, but Curran had pulled off a dramatic win as Straus tapped out with 14 seconds left in Friday night's Bellator featherweight championship fight at Horseshoe Casino.
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