📰 White Sox honor fallen World Series hero Bobby Jenks with emotional ballpark tribute
Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks passed away at the age of 44 after battling cancer. The team honored Jenks by wearing No. 45 patches on their jerseys for the rest of the 2025 season. Jenks had announced his cancer diagnosis earlier in the year and had moved to Portugal for treatment. White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf paid tribute to Jenks, highlighting his contributions to the team’s 2005 World Series win. Jenks had a successful career in MLB, playing for the White Sox and the Boston Red Sox before retiring in 2011.
📰 Fever-Wings ‘sequel’ relocated to 20,000-seat arena as Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers set to face each other
Caitlin Clark’s presence on the Indiana Fever led to games being moved to larger venues to accommodate more fans. The upcoming matchup between the Fever and the Dallas Wings, featuring Paige Bueckers, will take place at the American Airlines Center in Dallas with an expected attendance of around 20,000 spectators. The previous game between these teams, dubbed “The Sequel,” was held at the same venue and was a sold-out high-scoring affair. Clark will miss the upcoming game due to a groin injury, while Bueckers has been performing well in her rookie season. Despite Clark’s absence, the Fever have maintained a strong record, while the Wings have struggled despite Bueckers’ standout performances.
📰 Sky star Angel Reese rips WNBA officials after loss to Lynx: ‘Tired of this s—‘
Chicago Sky player Angel Reese expressed frustration over the free-throw disparity in their recent game against the Minnesota Lynx, where Chicago shot only 8 free throws compared to Minnesota’s 17 attempts. Reese, who scored 16 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, highlighted the issue of officiating in the WNBA. She criticized the lack of free-throw opportunities for her team and emphasized the need for fair officiating. Reese’s comments reflect a broader trend of players speaking out against WNBA officiating, with instances of contentious play and confrontations on the court. The article also mentions Reese’s personal experiences with fouls and her determination to address the officiating challenges in the league.
📰 Former Knicks star reveals what Tom Thibodeau thinks about surprising New York firing
Former New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has not publicly commented on his dismissal, but Derrick Rose, one of his former players, shared that Thibodeau is handling it well. Rose described it as “crazy” to see the Knicks part ways with Thibodeau, but mentioned that Thibodeau is in good spirits and not bitter about the situation. The Knicks are obligated to pay Thibodeau a buyout as part of his contract, which Rose noted is a substantial sum of $30 million. Thibodeau’s replacement as head coach of the Knicks is Mike Brown, while Thibodeau’s successful tenure with the team included four playoff appearances in five seasons, with a recent run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Rose, who played under Thibodeau in multiple teams, acknowledged the criticism of Thibodeau’s heavy minutes usage for his players, particularly Jalen Brunson, but emphasized their strong relationship and Thibodeau’s positive attitude.
📰 Grigor Dimitrov’s promising Wimbledon upset bid against Jannik Sinner ends in heartbreaking injury retirement
Grigor Dimitrov was close to upsetting Wimbledon’s No. 1-seeded player, Jannik Sinner, but had to retire from the match in the Round of 16 due to a pectoral injury. Sinner advanced to the quarterfinals as a result. Dimitrov fell on the court in pain during a serve, leading to his retirement despite initially leading the match. Despite his injury, Dimitrov received a warm ovation from the crowd as he left the court. Sinner, acknowledging Dimitrov’s talent, expressed respect for his opponent and is now preparing to face Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals. Shelton secured his spot by defeating Lorenzo Sonego in a closely contested match.
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