Full-blown boycott pushed for Beijing OlympicsAssociated Presson May 17, 2021 at 4:42 pm

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In this Feb. 3, 2021, file photo, exile Tibetans use the Olympic Rings as a prop as they hold a…

Israeli strikes hit Gaza tunnels as diplomats work for truceAssociated Presson May 17, 2021 at 4:45 pm

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Palestinian rescue workers carry the remains of a man found next to a beachside cafe after it was hit by…

GGTB A Chicago White Sox Podcast; Episode 99: Splitting HairsNick Bon May 17, 2021 at 2:24 pm

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The first place Sox struggled with the Royals all weekend long and managed a series split in dramatic fashion. Now…

Pitchfork announces the lineup for its delayed 2021 music festivalLeor Galilon May 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm

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Plenty of COVID-related uncertainty still surrounds the Pitchfork fest, as it does any large-scale event—but we can be reasonably sure…

Gun violence in Chicago sharply up from last year as 48 people are shot over the weekend, at least 6 of them fatallySun-Times Wireon May 17, 2021 at 2:44 pm

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Chicago police investigate a shooting near Dearborn Street and Grand Avenue, May 15, 2021. At least 48 people were shot,…

From Naperville to Knoxville to L.A. and back again: Candace Parker is homeAnnie Costabileon May 17, 2021 at 2:45 pm

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The Sky’s Candace Parker has been around the basketball world and back again, changing the game everywhere she goes. |…

Gary DeCesare returns to the Catholic League as seven schools hire new high school basketball coachesJoe Henricksenon May 17, 2021 at 2:57 pm

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Gary DeCesare, coaching St. Rita, talks strategy during a timeout in the game against Mount Carmel. | Sun-Times file photo…

Pitchfork Music Festival 2021 moves to fall with Erykah Badu, St. Vincent, Phoebe BridgersMiriam Di Nunzioon May 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm

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Erykah Badu performs onstage at Black Girls Rock 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. The singer headlines Pitchfork on Sept. 12…

Jeremiah Paprocki becomes Cubs’ first African American public address announcerRussell Dorseyon May 17, 2021 at 3:00 pm

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Jeremiah Paprocki is the Cubs’ first African American PA announcer and at the age of 21 also becomes one of…

Taft football coach John Tsarouchas steps downMike Clarkon May 17, 2021 at 3:02 pm

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Taft coach John Tsarouchas talks to his team during a time out against Perspectives in 2018. | Sun-Times file photo…