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Maggie Hendricks

@maggiehendricks.bsky.social

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I write and talk about sports for a living. Quilt, sew, bake and love Chicago. Probably making a Taskmaster or Murder, She Wrote joke. I won't answer any questions you can figure out for yourself with a quick search. I'm here for conversation, not debate.

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Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · May 24

I've picked up a whole lot of followers in the last few days, so hello! Just a heads up. I post about women's sports, Chicago stuff, progressive politics, sewing/quilting/'crafting and my dog Sully. If that's not your jam, that's fine, but ya might want to unfollow now.

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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 49m

epic sign / costume combo

a person wears a cow costume and holds a sign that reads “this heifer hates nazis”

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Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 50m

If there's one thing I wish more people understood about nuns, it's that community is at the heart of everything they do, and I think that's one thing Sister Jean's sisters made really clear. And in a very Chicago twist, one of the sisters is also @rickyodonn.bsky.social's aunt.

Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 53m

When Loyola made its Final Four men's basketball run, I watched a game with three of Sister Jean's fellow BVMs, and to this day it's one of the most fun stories I've ever done. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Sister Jean's friends celebrate Loyola-Chicago's run to the March Madness Elite Eight

Three retired nuns who are friends with Sister Jean celebrated Loyola-Chicago's trip to the NCAA March Madness Elite Eight.

www.usatoday.com

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JPF 👻🎃 @joannepistonfan.bsky.social · 1h

Dee knows what’s up. (cc @hooverstreetrag.org @maggiehendricks.bsky.social)

Boo-sty Cackleford @ginerso.bsky.social · 21h

I object to this clue as it’s clearly Miles O’Brien and to say otherwise is disrespectful

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 1h

This.

Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 2h

The widespread media decision to frame international affairs as "will Donnie get the prize he wants?" is pathetic.

He's not the protagonist of human events. And to the extent he's a significant character in world affairs, whether or not he gets a prize is one of the least important things about it.

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Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 1h

oooh that’s a good combo

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · 1h

In Broadview this morning, just outside of Chicago, where you can get a police surveillance pod, a drone, and a helicopter in a single shot.

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Denali @denali.bsky.social · 6h

“If nothing else, I imagine God must laugh sometimes when someone prays to win a game. God sees a lot of horrible stuff going on. Sometimes he needs a good laugh. I’d like to think I give him a chuckle every time I say into that microphone, ‘Amen and Go Ramblers!’”

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 8h

BREAKING: Sister Jean Dolores Bertha Schmidt, chaplain of the Loyola University Chicago men’s basketball team during its Cinderella run to the 2018 NCAA Final Four — has died.

Sister Jean, Loyola University hoops chaplain who captured nation's heart during Cinderella run, dies at 106

Sister Jean emanated a certain love and grit that sunk into students on and off the court — and made for great TV.

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Dawn of the Dead 💀 @502eire.lol · 2h

yes BBC, I’m sure that’s why Trump didn’t get the Nobel Peace Prize

• US President Donald Trump had led a public campaign to win the award, but nominations closed in January - at the start of his second term in office

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Wagatwe Wanjuki @wagatwe.com · 3h

how disgusting and unnecessary. begging men to be normal just once.

WIRED @wired.com · 3h

Some sports gamblers are trying to predict WNBA players’ performance—and the outcomes of games—based on the athletes’ periods. One betting content creator has dubbed it “blood money." www.wired.com/story/men-ar...

Men Are Betting on WNBA Players' Menstrual Cycles

Some sports gamblers are trying to predict WNBA players’ performance—and the outcomes of games—based on the athletes’ periods. One betting content creator has dubbed it “blood money."

www.wired.com

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Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 13h

WGCI used to have Gospel music on Sunday mornings, complete with church check-in’s where you would call and say what church you were headed to. I loved it so much.

Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 13h

If you listen to the Blessings of Abraham, you will want to go accomplish great things. Lawrence has that power.

Solomon @solomonmissouri.bsky.social · 13h

6) tri city 4

Donald Lawrence understands Gospel in ways that few others can

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Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 13h

Oh man i love this one

Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 15h

damnit. that’s more correct. and the Cubs are maybe not of constant sorrow, but close!

Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 16h

Did he escape from Shawshank Prison?

Sam Bernero @sambernero.bsky.social · 16h

Fit of the day!
Pic I took of PCA arriving at Wrigley Field today

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Mike @85mf.bsky.social · 17h

Kendrick’s hand is hovering over a big red button right now that says “VICTORY LAP”

Erik Uebelacker @uebey.bsky.social · 18h

NEW: Drake loses his defamation case against Kendrick Lamar over the “Not Like Us” lyrics.

More coming @courthousenews.bsky.social

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Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 18h

Your life is going to improve so, so much once you're fitted and using it.

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Nuh-KAI-us Duncan @nekiasnba.bsky.social · 18h

🚨NEW WORDS ALERT🚨

Game 3 is in the books, and the finish line is in full view for the Las Vegas Aces.

On the battle for space, tossing out junk, and A'ja Wilson adding to her GOAT case.

sports.yahoo.com/wnba/article...

The Morning After: In a game of creating space, it was A'ja Wilson and the Aces who landed the final blow

The Aces' execution was key as they claimed a 3-0 WNBA Finals lead.

sports.yahoo.com

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 19h

I feel like a broken record, but I have to keep saying it over and over again: a farmer bailout won’t do much of anything because the market is gone. There will be no incentive to plant next year.

The bailout will help payoff farmer debt to the banks. That’s all.

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Norm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 20h

I have been waiting all day for Sunday night.

Heather Cherone @heathercherone.bsky.social · 20h

Perry asks whether the “petty acts of vandalism” including "slashed tires" and "keyed cars” is significant enough to impede the execution of federal laws even if it does not make it as “quick and easy” as they would like.

"Some of this frankly sounds like a Carrie Underwood song."

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Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 20h

that looks so good

Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 21h

Cheyenne Parker-Tyus had her son, her second baby, on July 1. She was back with the Aces on September 9. Here's how she did it and who supported her: sports.yahoo.com/wnba/article...

Aces' Cheyenne Parker-Tyus in the WNBA Finals 3 months after giving birth: 'I can't even believe I'm here'

Cheyenne Parker-Tyus had her second child on July 1. Just three months later, she's in the WNBA Finals competing for her first championship.

sports.yahoo.com

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Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 21h

Sharing my WNBA Finals stories from the last couple of days:

"Give the ball to A'ja and get out of the way" is a really effective strategy. sports.yahoo.com/wnba/article...

WNBA Finals: 'Give the ball to A’ja and get out of the way' proves to be winning formula for Aces, now up 3-0 on Mercury

A'ja Wilson made a late-game mistake in Wednesday's Game 3, but she more than made up for it with her game-winning shot to go up 3-0 on the Mercury.

sports.yahoo.com

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Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 21h

I don't think places sell salads. THat just doesn't sound right. Sell? A salad?

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Cassandra Negley @casnegley.bsky.social · 1d

The Las Vegas Aces are out here completing side quests. The Phoenix Mercury can barely keep the main thing the main thing.

That’s the difference in a WNBA Finals played between a squad attempting to cement a dynasty and one built from scratch. From Game 3 in PHX:

sports.yahoo.com/wnba/article...

WNBA Finals: The Aces and Mercury are playing on different difficulty settings, and it could be game over soon

The Las Vegas Aces are out here completing side quests. The Phoenix Mercury can barely keep the main thing the main thing.

sports.yahoo.com

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