Thursday Flakes: Softball in B1G Tourney, Cubs Win Again and More

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I’ve been a lifelong Cubs fan, so to see them win their 13th straight at Wrigley is awesome. If you want them to lose at home, I have an idea…send me. I’ve been to the friendly confines 7 times and yet to see them win. I’ve seen them lose to the Astros, Reds, Giants (x2), Dodgers (x2) and the Brewers. Just one time I want to see the Cubs win so I can sing “Go Cubs Go”.

Meanwhile, the Husker softball team invades the land of the Turtles to try and win a Big Ten Tournament title. After winning the regular season, the Huskers will carry the number 1 seed and #2 ranking in the country into Maryland and hopefully cruise through the rest of the week. The duo of Jordy Frahm and Alexis Jensen have been great in the circle, while the Husker offense has obliterated most of the other pitching staffs. Here’s to the softball team, and here are your flakes…

NEBRASKA:​

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IN OTHER SPORTS:​

Third time’s a charm! Cubs’ trifecta of walk-offs extends home streak to 14

Cubs’ Matthew Boyd injures meniscus while playing with his kids

Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez accepts 5-game suspension for throwing at Red Sox’s Trevor Story

Jalen Brunson, Knicks pull out win for 2-0 lead vs. 76ers

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Doan, McLeod spark Sabres to win against Canadiens in Game 1 of Eastern 2nd Round

THEN THERE’S THIS:​

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JOKE OF THE WEEK:​

I asked the surgeon if I could administer my own anesthesia, he said “Sure, knock yourself out”.

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