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“I’m going to bring the things I know I’m good at: screening, finding people when they’re open, scoring when I have to and playing good defense,” she said. “Everyone is positive. If you continue to get down on yourself, you’re going to go on a downward spiral. I was pleasantly surprised around this team to see how positive they are going forward and doing everything we can to get a win.”
“I am thrilled and humbled to join the Northwestern University family at this pivotal moment in college athletics,” Gragg said in a statement. “My career has been shaped by an unwavering belief in the potential of student-athletes to excel in all areas. These young people need more support than ever in the midst of challenging, changing and exciting times. I look forward to joining an incredible roster of coaches and staff in Evanston on this collaborative mission to help our Wildcats achieve at the highest level as students, as athletes and as people.”
“I think the leadership — AK, Marc (Eversley), Pat (Connelly) — and then the coaching staff that they brought in, Billy (Donovan), has done a great job of starting to set a culture here,” Temple said. “Culture, it’s a cliché word, but it’s something that actually does happen if you want to become a good team.
“He’s actually teaching me how to run,” Montgomery said. “I’m 23 years old, getting ready to turn 24 here soon in a couple days, and I’ve not been able to run properly the entirety of my life. Me just really not realizing how I didn’t know how to run, he’s definitely cleared that image up for me and he’s definitely helping me out a lot.”
It was Pederson’s second career home run into the water, and the native of Palo Alto, Calif., celebrated with elán, holding his bat in the air majestically with one hand and watching it soar over the wall as he slowly walked out of the batter’s box.
Diggins-Smith made three free throws, including one after a technical foul, with 37.6 seconds left in regulation to tie it at 65. The Sky’s Diamond DeShields missed a layup and Phoenix called timeout with 23.7 seconds left. Diggins-Smith dribbled down the clock and got into the lane, but her shot rolled off with 2.3 seconds left and Vandersloot didn’t hit the rim as time expired.
“Beginning today, I have voluntarily decided to take some time off to listen, reflect and devote my attention to awareness training related to diversity and inclusion to enhance my understanding and appreciation of others,” Brenly said in a statement Thursday. “I plan to return to the booth next homestand, hopefully a better person.”
Photos from the Chicago White Sox’s matchup against the Detroit Tigers on June 3, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda) White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada celebrates with teammate Yermín Mercedes after Moncada hit a solo home run in the first inning against the Tigers on June 3, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada rounds third base after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Tigers on June 3, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada hits a solo home run in the first inning against the Tigers on June 3, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) Tigers left fielder Robbie Grossman is unable to catch a ball that went for a solo home run for White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada in the first inning June 3, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) White Sox third baseman Yoán Moncada celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Tigers on June 3, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) White Sox manager Tony La Russa talks with an umpire in the first inning against the Tigers on June 3, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson tags out Tigers baserunner Robbie Grossman at second base on a steal attempt in the first inning June 3, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn delivers to plate against the Tigers in the first inning June 3, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) White Sox left fielder Jake Lamb is congratulated by teammate Billy Hamilton after Lamb hit a solo home run in the second inning against the Tigers on June 3, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) White Sox batter Jake Lamb celebrates after his solo home run in the second inning against the Tigers on June 3, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) White Sox starting pitcher Lance Lynn walks off the mound as Tigers second baseman Willi Castro rounds the bases after hitting a solo homer run in the fifth inning June 3, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
The Cubs aren’t exactly favorites, but at least they can talk about the World Series, as Adbert Alzolay did after Wednesday’s win, without anyone falling off their bar stool laughing. Players you never would’ve dreamed of contributing in the manner they have, like Ryan Tepera, Patrick Wisdom and Matt Duffy to name a few, are making Hoyer and Ross look like geniuses.
“He came in and lit the clubhouse up with his smile, he was so happy to be here,” La Russa said. “The guys are happy to see him. It’s a tough way to be here, but we feel really well, as confident as you can, that this will be a really short thing for Andrew. But the plus is Gavin can come here, and we get the chance to share his excitement.”