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Fox News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
White Sox honor fallen World Series hero Bobby Jenks with emotional ballpark tribute
The Chicago White Sox were in mourning on Monday night, as they played their first home game since the death of former pitcher Bobby Jenks, who died at 44 years old after battling cancer. The team, wearing a No. 45 patch on their jerseys to commemorate Jenks, held a moment of silence after showing a tribute video to those in the stands on Monday night at Rate Field. The No. 45 patches will be worn for the remainder of the 2025 season. It was a somber moment, but an expected one to honor Jenks following news of his death over the weekend. Jenks announced in February that he was dealing with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. He was in a hospital bed when he made the announcement to after moving to Portugal to be closer to his wife's family. "We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family today," White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement. "None of us will ever forget that ninth inning of Game 4 in Houston, all that Bobby did for the 2005 World Series champions and for the entire Sox organization during his time in Chicago. He and his family knew cancer would be his toughest battle, and he will be missed as a husband, father, friend and teammate. He will forever hold a special place in all our hearts." While Jenks did not divulge his situation other than the diagnosis, he did say he hoped to be a part of the White Sox's 20th anniversary celebration of their 2005 World Series victory. That will be this Friday when Chicago takes on the Cleveland Guardians. Jenks played seven seasons in MLB, six of which with the White Sox. He had great success when he debuted with them in 2005, earning a 2.75 ERA over 32 games while striking out 11.4 batters per nine innings. Due to his consistency on the mound, Jenks would end up being the closer through the team's World Series run that season, and he pitched in all four games as the White Sox swept the Houston Astros to win it all. Jenks went on to earn back-to-back All-Star bids in 2006 and 2007, while finishing his career with a 3.53 ERA. The other team he played for was the Boston Red Sox before retiring after the 2011 season. Jenks also battled with alcoholism and drug addiction, which effectively ended his career before becoming sober in 2012. Jenks is survived by his wife and six children, four of whom were from a previous marriage. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lyndon ‘LB' Byers, Former Boston Bruins Player and Radio Host, Dies at 61
NEED TO KNOW Lyndon 'LB' Byers, the former Boston Bruins player who later became a radio personality, died on July 4 at age 61 Byers played for the team from 1983 to 1992 and went to the Stanley Cup finals twice before becoming a radio personality "Lyndon became a true Bostonian and we will miss him dearly. He is forever a part of our Bruins family,' the Bruins wrote Lyndon 'LB' Byers, the former Boston Bruins player who later became a radio personality, died on July 4. He was 61. On July 5, the Bruins announced that Byers — originally from Nipawin, Saskatchewan, Canada — had died on the previous day. The team did not share a cause of death. Advertisement "The Boston Bruins are deeply saddened by the passing of Lyndon Byers," the team began a statement on X. "Lyndon was a fan favorite across his nine seasons in the black & gold, thanks to his rugged, rough-and-tumble style and a key cog on the B's teams that made trips to the Stanley Cup final in 1988 and 1990." "Following his playing career, Lyndon spent some 25 years as a local radio personality, entertaining scores of New Englanders every day with his quick wit and boisterous voice." the team added. Byers' wife, Annie, also shared news of her husband's death in a post on Facebook, writing: "It is with deep regret that I have to announce that LB passed away yesterday morning." Advertisement "We recognize how many people loved and cared for him and considered him a friend. Keep LB in your memory, remember his smile, and know how much he cared about all of you," she wrote, adding that a memorial service would be taking place soon. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Byers spent much of his professional hockey career playing for the Bruins from 1983 to 1992, according to USA Today and CBS News Boston. His best season for the Boston team came in 1987-88, when he had 10 goals, 24 points and 236 penalty minutes (as well as 62 more penalty minutes in the playoffs). Steve Babineau/NHLI via Getty Lyndon Byers at the Boston Garden in the 1980s Lyndon Byers at the Boston Garden in the 1980s In the 1992-93 seasons, he played for the San Jose Sharks, and later finished his professional hockey career with two seasons in the now-defunct International Hockey League. Over the course of his NHL career, he had 28 total goals, 71 points and 1,081 penalty minutes. Advertisement The PEOPLE App is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! After his retirement from pro hockey, Byers appeared on Boston's WAAF radio station and took on several acting roles, in films and TV shows such as Rescue Me, Shallow Hal, Stuck on You and more. "Lyndon became a true Bostonian and we will miss him dearly. He is forever a part of our Bruins family," the team added in its statement. "Our thoughts are with his wife, Annie, and son, Will, during his very difficult time." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fans Saying the Same Thing About Caitlin Clark After Fever's Loss Against Sparks
Fans Saying the Same Thing About Caitlin Clark After Fever's Loss Against Sparks originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever came crashing back down to earth on Saturday night after a tough home loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, 89-87. Advertisement Indiana entered this game on a three-game winning streak, which included Tuesday's Commissioner's Cup championship win against the Minnesota Lynx. That run came to an end on Saturday, though, after the Fever gave up another fourth-quarter lead en route to their ninth loss of the season. Caitlin Clark watched this game from the bench again as the newly crowned WNBA All-Star Game captain sat out for a fifth consecutive game with a lingering groin injury. After the game, Fever fans on social media could not help but point out how badly this team is missing their best player on the court. "That was a panicked team at the end. Needed CC badly," a comment on X read. "we need caitlin to come back healthy and the fever needs more height asap bruhhh 💔" another said. Advertisement "We winning the ones we shouldn't and losing the ones we should win. Go figure. Hope we get Caitlin back next game," a fan posted. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) looks on against the Minnesota Lynx amid her injury.© Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images "The Sparks run like the Fever, this is where a healthy Clark makes the difference," a reaction read. "I was told they play better without CC🤷🏾" another said. "Team is pathetic blowing ANOTHER 6 point lead with 3 minutes to go. But yeah they are totally better without Clark on the floor," a user wrote. As sensed in the sarcasm in a couple of the reactions above, the fans clearly do not agree with the notion that the Fever are a more dangerous side without Clark, despite what some analysts might say. Advertisement Indiana will get a chance to get back to winning ways on Wednesday when it returns to action against the Golden State Valkyries in another home game. However, whether Clark suits up for that one or not remains uncertain at this point. Related: WNBA Blown Away by Indiana Fever Play Against Sparks Related: Lexie Hull Steals the Show With Her Outfit for Fever-Sparks Related: Indiana Fever Player on Temporary Leave Was 'in a Lot of Pain' After Injury Scare This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
CNA
04-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Liverpool fans mourn footballer Diogo Jota's death at Anfield
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Washington Post
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
What are the Red Sox doing?
BOSTON — If you are curious exactly what kind of team the Boston Red Sox are a few games past the halfway point of the 2025 season, you would fit right in at Fenway Park. In the stands and in the dugout, in the front office and in the line at Dunkin', no one seems quite sure.
