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“We are shocked and saddened by the loss of Matiss Kivlenieks, and we extend our deepest sympathies to his mother, Astrida, his family and friends during this devastating time,” Blue Jackets president of hockey operations John Davidson said. “Kivi was an outstanding young man who greeted every day and everyone with a smile and the impact he had during his four years with our organization will not be forgotten.”
2. NBC Sports Chicago showed a casual fan in the stands during a game between the White Sox and Minnesota Twins. The fan smiled and waved at the camera. Oh, look, it’s Kevin Cross, president and general manager for NBC-5, WSCR-AM 670, Telemundo Chicago and, of course, NBC Sports Chicago. It’s good to be the boss.
“Almost did, but then you start thinking, if something good happens, he’s going to have to run the bases unless it’s a home run,” La Russa said. “And then with (catcher Zack) Collins out of the game, he’s going to have to catch. The combination of having to run the bases was too scary.”
“The guy’s going to participate in Home Run Derby, pitch in the game and hit in the game. That doesn’t happen like ever,” Angels manager Joe Maddon said after speaking with AL manager Kevin Cash of the Tampa Bay Rays. “So this is the one time … even the non-baseball fan can really latch on to this and become interested.”
“After the last year, I wasn’t in a great headspace mentally,” Bryant said, “and for me to hit the offseason with a ton of motivation and really wanting to get after it because I know the type of player I am. I know what I bring to the team and what I bring to the city, and it’s nice to be recognized, especially after a little bit of a tough season last year.”
Trying to work out of a bases-loaded situation he got into in the seventh, Cubs reliever Dan Winkler hit Jonathan India with a 3-0 pitch to bring home the tying run. The Reds took the lead when the next batter, Jesse Winker, grounded into a forceout against lefty Andrew Chafin.
Those days are gone. Not just for Chiles. But for every other teenage Olympic hopeful, too. A month ago at national championships, the concourse at Dickie’s Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, included a poster that featured Chiles wearing GK Elite leotards. She wasn’t allowed to ask for compensation at the time. She is now, which will not be a deal-breaker for GK Elite chief commercial officer Matt Cowan, who stressed the company is intent on helping “empower athletes.”
Nichols discussed her career on a phone call on July 13, 2020, with Adam Mendelsohn, longtime adviser of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and James’ agent, Rich Paul. Nichols was speaking with Mendelsohn to request an interview with James and his Lakers teammate Anthony Davis, whom Paul also represents. During the conversation, she also sought advice from Mendelsohn because she believed her bosses were advancing Taylor at her expense.
According to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, “For something to be added to the … Prohibited List, it must meet two of the three inclusion criteria: a) it poses a health risk to athletes b) it has the potential to enhance performance and c) it violates the spirit of sport.” Though WADA has increased the threshold for a positive test, it has not taken marijuana off the list because it still asserts that the drug meets at least two of the above criteria. Also according to USADA: The 2021 World Anti-Doping Code newly classifies THC as a “Substance of Abuse” because it is frequently used in society outside the context of sport.
Chicago Cubs batter Willson Contreras (40) celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a solo home run in the 8th inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)