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John Lillig @jclillig2.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This Thursday, 6/11/26 at 6:30pm I will be on a panel at Chief O'Neill's Pub, 3471 N. Elston, Chicago, discussing Chicago writer David Murray's new book Soccer Dad. All are welcome. Please share with anyone you think may be interested. RSVP here: 1/4

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CITIUS MAG @citiusmag.com · 26/04/2026

THE GREATEST RUN IN HISTORY 🤯 Sabastian Sawe takes OVER A MINUTE off the world record in the marathon and becomes the first-ever sub-2 hour runner in an official race with a 1:59:30 victory over Yomif Kejelcha, who also breaks two hours in his debut marathon, running 1:59:41 for second.

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Jules Boykoff @julesboykoff.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

My latest @us.theguardian.com "We Were Told the 2026 World Cup Would Be a Unifying Force. The Reality is Far Different." The original bid for the World Cup, put forth by the US, Mexico, & Canada in 2017, looks like a document yanked from an archaeological dig. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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Pitched as a uniting force, the 2026 World Cup has been anything but | Jules Boykoff

The original plans for this summer’s tournament could scarcely sound much different than what we seem to have in store

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Jonathan Tannenwald @jtannenwald.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

From transit to tailgating to the fan fest, Philadelphia’s World Cup setup has become the envy of fans elsewhere — especially in New York and Boston. How has the city they love to hate pulled it off? A look behind the curtain: www.inquirer.com/soccer/world... via @phillysport.bsky.social

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How Philadelphia's World Cup setup became the envy of fans in New York, Boston, and beyond

From private financing to years of behind-the-scenes planning, here's an inside look at what Philadelphia has done right to get ready for its moment on the world stage.

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Khadijah "All Chain" James @allchainjames.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

this doc has me in tears. i remember this summer like it was yesterday, jackie robinson west they had chicago litttt

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Jared Rutecki @jaredrutecki.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

The world premiere of filmmaker Kevin Shaw’s “One Golden Summer,” a documentary that revisits the trials and tribulations of the Jackie Robinson West Little League, opens up this year’s Chicago International Film Festival, with the festival’s full lineup announced. news.wttw.com/2025/09/18/c...

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Chicago International Film Festival’s Lineup is Out. Here Are the Local Filmmakers Being Featured

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Today In 1971: Chicago #Cubs legend Billy Williams hits a 10th inning walk-off HR vs. legendary St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson on Opening Day at Wrigley Field! #MLB #Baseball #Legends #History

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Baseball by BSmile @bsmile.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Today In 1994: Chicago #WhiteSox batter Michael Jordan hits an RBI double during an exhibition game vs. the Chicago #Cubs at Wrigley Field! Harry Caray with the classic call! #MLB #Baseball #History

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John Lillig @jclillig.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

@rickkogan.bsky.social on Chicago writer David Murray. I will be in conversation with David this Thursday 4/16/26 at 6:30pm at City Lit Books in Logan Square.

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John Lillig @jclillig.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

A month from today, Thurs 4/16/26 630p, I will be in conversation with my good friend Chicago writer David Murray at City Lit Books in Logan Square about his new book Soccer Dad. RSVP and order books here:

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Author Event: David Murray for Soccer Dad | City Lit Books

This cozy bookstore features staff-curated selections, book clubs, and author events for all ages.

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Dirk Smith @dirksmith.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

I believe he taught the knuckler to Wilbur Wood.

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Adam Darowski @adarowski.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

RIP Wilbur Wood. One of the most ridiculous 5-year SP peaks (39.1 WAR) that immediately followed a wild 3-year RP peak (10.5 WAR). We’ll never see another one like him.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Making a decision to participate in a political movement that's anathema to many Americans — including a large percentage of Cubs fans — only ensures that Matt Shaw will remain in the spotlight in 2026. 📝 @pwsullivan.bsky.social

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Column: Chicago Cubs’ Matt Shaw enters a new world with his Turning Point USA appearance

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw spoke at a Turning Point USA gathering, inserting himself into the middle of the political divide in America.

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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Jack Rummell catches six passes for a career-high 179 yards and two touchdowns as No. 1 North Central College rolled in the D-III semifinals. The Cardinals (14-0) will play on Jan. 4 with a chance to win their 4th national title in their 6th straight appearance in the game.

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In ‘big one for him,’ Jack Rummell helps North Central College return to biggest game in NCAA Division III

Jack Rummell catches six passes for a career-high 179 yards and two touchdowns as North Central College advances to the NCAA Division III national championship game.

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rickkogan.bsky.social @rickkogan.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

@KoganAfterHours 5-6:30 pm Sunday @WGNRadio brings you Vincent Johnson on his new book, “Illustrious: The Best High School Basketball Gyms in Illinois” and Chris Serb on his “ECKIE: Walter Eckersall and the Rise of Chicago Sports.”

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John Lillig @jclillig.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

R.I.P. James "Wedge" Sullivan, my boss at Georgetown Athletics in 1987-88 & 1989-90. I am forever grateful to him for his kindness, loyalty and generosity to me.

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Obituary for James H. Sullivan | Feiser Funeral Home, Inc.

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Michal Dwojak @mdwojak94.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Join us at 9 a.m. today as we preview the Chicago Bears' Black Friday game against the Philadelphia Eagles. We'll give the latest news from Halas Hall and break down the key matchups for Friday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMJb...

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Bears vs. Eagles: Can Chicago knock out the defending champions?

YouTube video by Shaw Local

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John Lillig @jclillig.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Chicago writer David Murray's book Soccer Dad will be released in April 2026 but is available for pre-order now at the link below. Pre-release materials feature a blurb from Pulitzer Prize winner Jonathan Eig (Ali: A Life; King: A Life):

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Soccer Dad - Disruption Books

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John Lillig @jclillig.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Buried in this account of Student Council business is news that Assistant Director for Fitness and Recreation Emily Heithaus "left the College." No comment from Kenyon & Kenyon still has not mentioned former AD Jill McCartney's name since it disappeared from the athletics website in June.

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Student Council discusses BFC, campus senate changes

Student Council reviewed Business and Finance Committee (BFC) supplementals and discussed possible changes to the Campus Senate constitution during their meeting on Sunday.

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John Lillig @jclillig.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Chicago writer David Murray's book Soccer Dad will be released April '26 but is available for pre-order now at the link below. Pre-release materials feature a Jonathan Eig blurb:

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Soccer Dad - Disruption Books

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Mid-Major Madness @mid-majormadness.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

UAPB had one win last year over D1 opponents… Just one day into the season and they’ve hit that number again.

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BSSH @bssh.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Entries are now open for the 2026 Undergraduate Essay Prize. See below for more details... www.sportinhistory.org/categories/u...

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Undergraduate Essay Prize

Welcome to the British Society of Sports History website. Our purpose is to promote the study of the history of sport.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini. The nation will be the second-smallest country by population to ever play in the tournament: www.wpri.com/sports/world-cup/cape-…

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Chicago Reader @chicagoreader.com · 12/10/2025

In a fractured time, global conversation becomes the festival’s most radical act. The 61st Chicago International Film Festival (CIFF) runs from October 15 to 26. bit.ly/4q1KtQz

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The 61st Chicago International Film Festival meets the moment - Chicago Reader

In a fractured time, global conversation becomes the 2025 Chicago International Film Festival's most radical act.

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Jim Daley @jimdaleywrites.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

“It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone.”

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Ken Fang -- Very Asian @fangsbites.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

For the first time in 30 years, the Phillies, Flyers and Eagles all played on the same night. They all lost. Perhaps Philly does not want that to happen again for another 30 years.

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Loyola University Chicago @loyolachicago.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. This is a tremendous loss of someone who touched the lives of so many people. We appreciate everyone’s thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. For more information: bit.ly/4o7eIUk

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Men in Blazers Media Network @meninblazers.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

The Pep Effect, Mate 🇦🇺 This Australian U8 side looked like it was managed by a Guardiola disciple. The 2042 Socceroos might be a PROBLEM. 📹: IG/aquilina_brothers

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John Lillig @jclillig.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

It has been 4 months since former Kenyon AD Jill McCartney's name disappeared from the Kenyon College Athletics website without a statement from the College. This unsourced 9/18 report remains the only published confirmation of her departure.

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Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Sister Jean has retired at 106 as Loyola’s beloved basketball chaplain. blockclubchi.co/4pvClYa

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Dave Zirin @edgeofsports.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

I really hope they “update” the story and this brazen whitewash doesn’t confirm what appears to be ESPN’s belief that there is no way we’d care about a coverup, let alone how Rudi Johnson died.

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Sara Sanchez @bcbsara.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

It's Roberto Clemente Day & you're going to hear a lot about the wonderful things he did as a human & on the baseball field. You should also take a few minutes today to read this piece about Clemente's inside the park, walkoff grand slam & why it took decades to celebrate lithub.com/the-greatest...

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The Greatest Forgotten Home Run of All Time

The following essay appears in this week’s Summer 2015 issue of The Massachusetts Review. On July 25th, 1956, Roberto Clemente did a terrible, wonderful thing. In his sophomore year w…

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The DePaulia @depaulia.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Swimmers take the plunge for first Chicago River race in nearly a century Following a years-long clean up initiative, the river swim benefitted ALS research and at-risk youth.

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Swimmers take the plunge for first Chicago River race in nearly a century

Following a years-long clean up initiative, the river swim benefitted ALS research and at-risk youth.

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Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Quite the intro for CBS's The NFL Today, celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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Craig Calcaterra @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

I'm so old that I remember when dudes would give players crap for missing a game for the birth of their children. I suppose attending a political rally disguised as a funeral for a podcaster is more defensible. www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

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Matt Shaw misses Cubs game to attend memorial service for Charlie Kirk

The night of Kirk’s death, Shaw was scratched from Chicago’s starting lineup due to unspecified personal reasons.

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John Lillig @jclillig.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Yesterday 9/18 the Kenyon Collegian published the first reporting confirming (without attribution) that former Kenyon AD Jill McCartney has "left the College," but report no details about the date or circumstances of her departure and include no statement from the College.

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Tommy Bell announced as temporary director of Athletics — The Kenyon Collegian

On Aug. 29, the Kenyon Department of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation announced that Tommy Bell will be filling the role of interim director of Athletics, Fitness and Recreation. Jill McCartney, who ...

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D3Playbook @d3playbook.com · 12/09/2025

🛏️ TGIF. I need the weekend. 🗞️ In Today’s Edition. Is It Time For Division III to Revisit Its Structure? CCIW Executive Director Maureen Harty to Retire. House Republicans Delay SCORE Act Vote. $3,000 Pokemon Card #D3Playbook www.d3playbook.com/p/is-it-time...

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Is It Time For Division III to Revisit Its Structure?

Could moment where that group of 80 to 100 to 120 schools actually branches off into something else be near?

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John Lillig @jclillig.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Still no reporting in the 9/11 issue on the early-June disappearance of former AD Jill McCartney's name from the Kenyon athletics website without any statement from the College, or the Fri 8/29 announcement of an interim AD without any mention of McCartney.

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The Kenyon Collegian

Providing news, sports and cultural coverage for the Kenyon and Gambier communities since 1856.

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