Former MLB All-Star closer and World Series champion Bobby Jenks passed away on Friday after a battle with adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. He was 44. Jenks disclosed his treatment earlier this year. Former MLB All-Star And World Series Champion Discloses Heartbreaking Diagnosis "Former Chicago White Sox All-Star pitcher and 2005 World Series Champion Bobby Jenks passed away yesterday, July 4, in Sintra, Portugal, where he had been battling adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. He was 44 years old," the Chicago White Sox announced. Former Chicago White Sox All-Star pitcher and 2005 World Series Champion Bobby Jenks passed away yesterday, July 4, in Sintra, Portugal, where he had been battling adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. He was 44 years old. pic.twitter.com/KDb3I0KL66 — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 5, 2025 MLB.com shared: In Game 4 of the 2005 World Series against the Astros, Jenks earned the save with a scoreless ninth inning, inducing a game-ending groundout off the bat of Orlando Palmeiro to end an 88-year championship drought. “We have lost an iconic member of the White Sox family today,” said White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. “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.” There are only a few people in the White Sox clubhouse whose careers overlapped with Jenks, but regardless of the amount of time they shared with him, Jenks made a lasting impact. “He was a gamer -- this guy gave you everything he had every single time,” said White Sox hitting coach Marcus Thames, a teammate of Jenks’ from the Arizona Fall League. “I saw him last year. He came to the stadium, and I hadn't seen him in so long, and he gave me one of those big old bear hugs.” "We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Major League pitcher Bobby Jenks. Jenks pitched for the White Sox from 2005 until 2010 and for the Red Sox in 2011. In his time in Chicago, Jenks amassed 173 saves, including back-to-back seasons of 40+ saves in 2006 and 2007. Jenks was named an American League All-Star in both of those seasons," MLB stated on X. "Jenks was on the mound as the White Sox recorded the final out of the 2005 World Series, which finished off the 4-game sweep of the Houston Astros and secured the franchise’s first World Series championship since 1917," it added. We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Major League pitcher Bobby Jenks. Jenks pitched for the White Sox from 2005 until 2010 and for the Red Sox in 2011. In his time in Chicago, Jenks amassed 173 saves, including back-to-back seasons of 40+ saves in 2006 and 2007.… pic.twitter.com/krehQHUvza — MLB (@MLB) July 5, 2025 Watch footage from the 2005 World Series below: Bobby Jenks sealed the final out for the Chicago White Sox in 2005, clinching their first World Series title in 88 years. RIP. pic.twitter.com/JUP4IzrKHM — Robby The Brain© (@RobbyTheBrain) July 5, 2025 More from ESPN: After Jenks moved to Portugal last year, he was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis in his right calf. That eventually spread into blood clots in his lungs, prompting further testing. He was later diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and began undergoing radiation. In February, as Jenks was being treated for the illness, the White Sox posted "We stand with you, Bobby" on Instagram, adding in the post that the club was "thinking of Bobby as he is being treated." In 2005, as the White Sox ended an 88-year drought en route to the World Series title, Jenks appeared in six postseason games. Chicago went 11-1 in the playoffs, and he earned saves in series-clinching wins in Game 3 of the ALDS at Boston, and Game 4 of the World Series against the Houston Astros. In 2006, Jenks saved 41 games, and the following year, he posted 40 saves. He also retired 41 consecutive batters in 2007, matching a record for a reliever. Ozzie Guillen, who managed Chicago's World Series-winning squad, had a signature move to summon Jenks from the bullpen, throwing his arms wide open to show that he wanted the 6-foot-4, 275-pound closer. Jenks died weeks before the White Sox were set to hold a 20th anniversary reunion for the franchise's most recent title-winning team.

Search and rescue teams are still finding survivors of the deadly flash flood that hit Texas on the Fourth of July. A total of 24 people have been reported dead, and dozens of people are still missing or unaccounted for. Officials from Camp Mystic, a Christian camp in Hunt, Texas, shared that there are still a total of 23 to 25 girls unaccounted for. However, search and rescue efforts are not in vain, and survivors are still being found. One woman was found by rescuers clinging to a tree while flood waters raged underneath her. Take a look: A man relives the heroic moment when he and his family helped save a woman after she treaded in floodwaters for more than 20 miles across Texas before climbing into a tree for safety. pic.twitter.com/ShxtL2bL4e — KENS 5 (@KENS5) July 5, 2025 The New York Post had these details to report on the miraculous survival story: Incredible video captured the moment rescuers recovered a woman who was dragged 20 miles down the Guadalupe River and dumped into a tree during the deadly Fourth of July floods. The 22-year-old woman was found desperately clinging to the branches of a Cypress tree, several feet in the air as the roaring floodwaters rushed below her, KEN5S reported. A Center Point homeowner heard her screaming for help and rushed to her aid — and just in the nick of time. One of the tree branches had already been ripped away and another was slowly starting to give way when the man spotted the woman. “I hear you, I see you,” the homeowner told the woman, according to the local television station. DARING Texas chopper crew save woman clinging to tree Floods death toll rises to 24 Over 20 girls STILL missing from summer camp, search ongoing says Gov. Abbott https://t.co/LShYQos0Q5 pic.twitter.com/nItfuP7jMM — RT (@RT_com) July 5, 2025 Fox Sports had these details to report on the total number of deaths so far in the flood: The homeowner said he called 911 and waited 20 minutes before driving down the road to an area where he knew a Texas Department of Safety agent would be present “and sent some folks over here but it took a while.” The woman was safely taken out of the tree, at which point she confirmed that she was dragged 20 miles in the floodwaters. At least 27 people were killed during sudden floods in the Texas Hill Country, while at least 20 people remain missing from a Christian girls summer camp, NBC News reports. The Guadalupe River flooded and swept into Kerr County and other nearby areas at around 4:00 a.m. on Friday following heavy rain storms. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called the storm an “extraordinarily catastrophe” and confirmed that rescue missions for the missing Christian camp girls would continue overnight. “They will continue in the darkness of night, they will be taking place when the sun rises in the morning. They will be non-stop,” Abbott said during a press conference Friday night. The all-girls sleep-away camp was evacuated overnight during the storms, however, several of the campers were reportedly left behind. Some of the girls were reportedly located and are stranded, however, “about 23” remain unaccounted for. “That does not mean they’ve been lost. They could be in a tree. They could be out of communication. We’re praying for all those missing to be found alive,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick specified on Friday via the New York Post.. Staffers sent an email to families informing them of the incident and confirmed that the camp had lost power, water and WiFi during the incident.

Tucker Carlson just announced that he has completed an interview with a very surprising figure — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. This will be the first time Pezeshkian has granted an interview to any American media in several months. In his trailer for the interview, Tucker said the goal here was to give the American people a fuller picture about what’s going on in the Middle East. He kept the questions simple and direct, admitting that he knew he wouldn’t get a straight answer about some things, like if Iran’s nuclear program was obliterated by our airstrikes. Tucker is also pushing for an interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but his request has not been accepted yet. Watch the trailer for yourself here: Our interview with the president of Iran. Watch it first at https://t.co/sLkXnGLauL. pic.twitter.com/SY4KvgA1lb — Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) July 5, 2025 To be clear, Tucker Carlson is not interviewing Iran’s Supreme Leader, who holds the highest authority in the regime. In Iran, the President is the highest elected official — but, he’s still subordinate to the Supreme Leader. The current President Masoud Pezeshkian is Iran’s ninth president. Here’s a breakdown of his background: Represents the reformist-principlist faction—advocates modest liberalization without directly challenging the Supreme Leader’s authority Campaigned for greater personal freedoms, better ties with the West, a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, and relaxation of Iran’s strict hijab mandates Became president after the death of Ebrahim Raisi, winning with about 53.7 % in the July 5, 2024, runoff His administration is notable for representing the first reformist leadership since Mohammad Khatami nearly two decades ago Driven to restore diplomatic relations with the West and bring the U.S. back into the nuclear agreement in exchange for sanction relief apnews.com. Moderately critical of conservative enforcement—especially on social issues like hijab rules—and supportive of protest-rooted calls for reform . Balances pragmatic diplomatic efforts with support for Iran’s “Axis of Resistance” allies, including Hezbollah and Hamas He recently made headlines by suspending Iran’s cooperation with the IAEA, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities newsx.com. In early July 2025, he did a remote interview with Tucker Carlson discussing Iran’s nuclear ambitions—but reaffirmed that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons, only peaceful nuclear capability In summary: Masoud Pezeshkian is a veteran heart surgeon turned pragmatic reformist leader—Iran’s first reformist president in decades—who’s steering a middle path between domestic reform, Western engagement, and regional security commitments. Tucker Carlson’s interview with Iran’s president is highly controversial, to say the least. Many folks on social media are praising him for being a true journalist: This is what journalists are supposed to do. — George (@BehizyTweets) July 5, 2025 Tucker is one of the only real journalists left in America — Anthony Sabatini (@AnthonySabatini) July 5, 2025 Again, Tucker Carlson shows corporate journalists how to do journalism https://t.co/gl7U0gNQld — Liam McCollum (@MLiamMcCollum) July 5, 2025 However, others, like Laura Loomer, are accusing him of being bought and used as a mouthpiece for the Iranian regime: I don’t ever want to hear anyone ever again say @TuckerCarlson is “America First”. He knew damn well Iran threatened to assassinate President Trump. He pretended like he didn’t because he likely had this interview in the works. Tucker Carlson is a mouthpiece for Islamists. https://t.co/GhrH54zt9S — Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 5, 2025 Going back to Tucker’s reasoning for conducting the interview, I think he had a lot of good things to say. He recognized that some folks would drag him over the rails on this, but his intention appears purely journalistic. Maybe some people are right and he is just a bought and paid for foreign agent. But, by all appearances, it doesn’t seem that way to me. Tucker isn’t spouting off Islamic propaganda or praising the Iranian regime. In fact, he recognizes that what the Iranian president had to say should be taken with a grain of salt, and he is absolutely right about that. He’s also totally right that the American people deserve to get as much information as possible about world issues that can very well impact us. In this case, it’s about Iran — a country that many politicians in power (ahem, Lindsey Graham) would love to drag us into war with. Similar to what we do here at WLT Report, Tucker isn’t telling you what to think. He’s just providing as much information as possible in order to let you decide for yourself. So, what do you think? Are you interested in watching Tucker’s interview? Which, by the way, will be available to watch in full within the next day or two. Do you agree with his decision to grant an interview to the President of Iran?

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