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'Mr Cricket' Hussey lands coaching job in The Hundred

Australian Test batter Michael Hussey has landed the job as coach of the Welsh Fire team that will play in the third edition of English cricket's The Hundred.

AAP

Australian Opals basketballer Shyla Heal leaves WNBL's Sydney Flames by mutual release, signs with Townsville Fire

Opals star Shyla Heal played for her new WNBL side Townsville Fire hours after her release from the Sydney Flames, but according to one coach the move doesn't pass "the pub test."

ABC News

Despite 'Cop City' protests, Atlanta moves forward with plan

In the wake of the shooting death of an environmental activist, Atlanta-area officials have reiterated that they are moving forward with plans to construct a huge police and firefighter training center that protesters derisively refer to as “Cop City.”

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Memphis fires two EMTs who responded to police beating of Tyre Nichols

The Memphis Fire Department on Monday said it had fired two emergency medical technicians and an emergency vehicle driver who responded to the brutal police beating of Tyre Nichols, saying an investigation had found they failed to provide adequate medical care.

Reuters

Roosevelt Square applies fresh approach to ‘hallowed ground’ of public housing

The $172 million development phase on the old ABLA Homes site continues a vision of improving a neighborhood by adding mixed-income housing and other amenities.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire attacker Jairo Torres eager for fresh start

Torres struggled with injuries last year, and underwent surgery to stabilize a stress fracture in September.

Chicago Sun-Times

Aston Villa sign Colombia striker Jhon Duran from Chicago Fire

Villa agreed a reported £14.75million deal with the Major League Soccer franchise for the 19-year-old last week.

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Fire trying to balance selling with winning

The sale Tuesday of striker Jhon Duran to Aston Villa was the Fire’s second eight-figure transaction with an English Premier League club in the last year, but the franchise isn’t selling players off successful teams.

Chicago Sun-Times

"Harvard Reverses Course on Human Rights Advocate Who Criticized Israel"

From the New York Times (Jennifer Schuessler & Marc Tracy): The Harvard Kennedy School reversed course on Thursday and said it would offer a fellowship to a leading human rights advocate it had previously rejected, after news of the decision touched off a public outcry over academic freedom, donor influence…

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Fire striker Jhon Durán set to join Aston Villa in $18 million deal

The 19-year-old Durán scored eight goals in 22 appearances for the Fire last season and has played three times for Colombia.

Chicago Sun-Times

Aston Villa agree deal for Chicago Fire striker Jhon Duran

The 19-year-old has three caps for Colombia

The Independent UK

Ezra Hendrickson has clear goals as Fire start training camp

Hendrickson said the Fire were close to making the playoffs in 2022. When the team has its first training session Monday, it’s Hendrickson’s job to make sure the Fire close the gap.

Chicago Sun-Times

Harvard Kennedy School Dean Rejects Proposed Fellowship, Allegedly Based on the Person's "Anti-Israel Bias"

The proposed fellow would have been Kenneth Roth, former head of Human Rights Watch, and apparently a highly prominent expert on the subject.

Reason

Fire midfielder Federico Navarro a proud Argentine after country’s World Cup triumph

In Argentina, Navarro said it feels like “the world stops” when the national team is playing.

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New Jersey Town That Sued a Woman for Public Records Requests Now Wants Lawyer Prosecuted for Same Thing

Irvington made national headlines last year when it filed a lawsuit against an 82-year-old woman for filing too many public records requests. Now it says a lawyer for FIRE should be prosecuted.

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A College Fired a Professor for Showing a Painting of Muhammad. Now, It Could Lose Its Accreditation.

"If Hamline won't listen to free speech advocates or faculty across the country, they'll have to listen to their accreditor," said FIRE attorney Alex Morey, who filed the complaint.

Reason

FIRE Files Academic Freedom Complaint With Hamline University's Accrediting Agency

From FIRE's letter sent yesterday to the Higher Learning Commission (which is Hamline's accrediting agency, "a regional accreditation agency that accredits degree granting institutions of higher education that are based in the 19-state North Central region of the United States"): To the Higher Learning Commission: As a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated…

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Academic Freedom Alliance Statement Regarding Hamline University

Art history professor fired for showing class a famous Persian art work depicting the Prophet Muhammad

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How the Fire can make 2023 a successful year

There’s more to a team than winning games and signing big-name players. While those are obviously priorities for the Fire in 2023, here are three additional New Year’s resolutions for the franchise.

Chicago Sun-Times

A look back at Chicago sports in 2022, a year defined by heartbreak

Chicago sports fans had high expectations for 2022, making the reality of what actually took place all the more crushing.

Chicago Sun-Times

Turnover in Blackhawks’ TV booth tops Chicago sports-media stories of 2022

Pat Foley’s departure signified the end of an era in Chicago sports broadcasting. He began with the Hawks in 1980 and was the last link to a golden age.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire miss out on St. Louis rivalry

MLS placed first-year club St. Louis City in the Western Conference, a move that short-circuited any potential rivalry with the Fire.

Reason

FIRE's and My Amicus Brief on Connecticut's "Racial Ridicule" Law

FIRE has the details, though you can also read the full brief (written by FIRE's Adam Steinbaugh and me, with many thanks to our excellent local counsel Zachary Phillipps of Wofsey Rosen Kewskin & Kuriansky, LLP). I've been writing about this law since 2010, so I'm especially pleased to have…

Chicago Sun-Times

MLS announces 2023 schedule

The Fire will start the season on Saturday March 4 at Soldier Field against New York City FC.

Chicago Sun-Times

Which 2022 Fire players could appear in the 2026 World Cup?

There are a handful of candidates to represent their country when the tournament comes to North America in four years.

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