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Masquerading
A lot of what’s happening is theater, but as The Boss said, there’s some serious shit going on
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Map, Squiggles, Action?
Expansion is again a hot topic, but bring your Sharpie
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A Blood Red Carpet
Trump needs a deal on Ukraine, Putin does not.
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Shut Out
Another baseball labor dispute is becoming a real threat.
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Fight Fire With Fire Until The House Burns Down
The GOP’s Texas power-grab goes national. The consequences could be momentous.
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History Behind The Plate
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire a regular-season MLB game
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Shooting The Messenger
How the trustworthiness of government data is undermined
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July 2025

Second To None
One of Chicago’s great sporting heroes leaves the field
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‘Whether It’s Right Or Wrong, It’s Time To Go After People…’
Make nae mistake, it’s wrang.
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All Change?
In tight races, what turns teams into buyers or sellers ahead of the trade deadline?
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Back From The Dead
How badly could the story that won’t die wound the president’s political future?
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‘I’m Willing To Die To Make Sure You Get Home’
A brave coach who knew the law protects his players.
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