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‘Slap Shot' actor, hockey player Guido Tenesi dead at 71: ‘You're forever a Chief'
Former professional hockey player Guido Tenesi, who starred in the 1977 sports classic 'Slap Shot,' died at 71 years old. 'We're saddened to learn of the passing of Guido Tenesi, a member of our roster during the 1974 Calder Cup championship, and was known to many more for his role as Billy Charlebois in the classic hockey film 'Slapshot,' the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League posted Thursday. 'Our hearts are with his family, friends, and teammates.' A cause of death was not announced. Advertisement 3 Guido Tenesi played Billy Charlebois in the 1977 sports movie 'Slap Shot.' Guido Tenesi/IMDB Tenesi, a defenseman, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the fifth round of the NHL Draft in 1973 and played for minor-league affiliate Hershey for two years. He played across several pro hockey leagues over the next seven seasons. Advertisement It was his time on the Johnstown Jets, where he helped lead the team to the North American Hockey League championship in 1974-75, that landed him a role in the Paul Newman comedy. 'I played on the same team as Ned Dowd, Dave Hanson, and the Carlsons. Ned would walk around with a tape recorder, and taking notes on everything that happened on one of our road trips,' Tenesi told the Utica Observer-Dispatch in 2016. 'If someone tripped on the ice, or if a player broke their stick and threw it over the glass, Ned recorded it.' 3 Actors from Slapshot Guido Tenesi and Jean Tetreault attend the Sports Card Expo at the International Centre on November 12, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Getty Images Dowd's sister Nancy was writing a hockey movie and Ned would play Chiefs' opponent Ogie Ogilthorpe. Advertisement 'It was neat, being in a movie,' Tenesi said. 'How they made it, is what was so interesting to me.' Slap Shot tells the tale of a failing minor league hockey team, the Charlestown Chiefs, who are led by player and coach Reggie Dunlop, played by Newman. In 2020, Tenesi recalled his time filming the movie as the 'good old days' and 'a time to remember,' sharing a photo alongside Newman, who died in 2008. Steve Carlson, who played Steve Hanson — the youngest sibling of the beloved fighting trio in the film — mourned Tenesi as a 'good guy gone too soon.' Advertisement 'RIP Guido Tenesi 'Pretty boy' Good guy gone too soon,' Carlson posted. 'On behalf of myself and Vicki We send our heartfelt condolences. He always had HONOR and Class. Prayers for comfort to the entire family and my fellow teammates and co actors who experience yet another loss of the teammate.' Tenesi won the 1975 Lockhart Cup as a champion with the Jets and in 1979 was the IHL's Governor Trophy winner, awarded to the league's top defenseman. 3 Michael Ontkean, Paul Newman and Guido Tenesi in 'Slap Shot.' Guido Tenesi / Facebook The cult classic hockey film served as Tenesi's lone acting credit. After he retired from hockey in 1987, he worked as a swimming pool technician in Toronto. 'He never chased fame. He never needed to. For those who knew, Guido Tenesi was the real deal — an unfiltered, unforgettable part of hockey lore,' Carlson said, adding, 'Whether you remember him for his on-ice grit, his international pride, or his silver-screen cool in Slap Shot, Guido Tenesi stood for something rare: authenticity. He brought truth to the game, truth to the screen, and truth to what it meant to live as a player, not a character. 'Rest easy, #5 — you're forever a Chief.' Advertisement Jeff Carlson, who played Jeff Hanson, also paid tribute on Facebook. 'Very sad to say that we have lost another brother, castmate, friend and great family man as Guido Tenesi has passed away. We send prayers out to his loving wife Leslie and there whole family. Guido was a great hockey player but a even better person. I along with so many others will miss our great friend. R.I.P Guido we will never forget you.'
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Long Island's new soccer team signs 16-year-old star Dylan Lopez
Dylan Lopez can kick it with the pros. Long Island's newest soccer team, the Fighting Tomcats, has signed the 16-year-old, a soon-to-be Connetquot High School senior varsity star, as the start-up squad's youngest player. Advertisement 'They're obviously much older than me,' Lopez told The Post minutes after inking his deal with the National Premier Soccer League squad that calls Hofstra University home. 'I think just playing with them in this environment is really going to push me and just get used to a higher level,' added the midfielder, who dreams of taking his talents to Spain one day. The Ronkonkoma native's deep desire is exactly what the club's owner — Massapequa soccer legend Jim Kilmeade, the brother of Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, who is also an investor — is shooting for with the new team of 30 that's almost entirely local. Advertisement 'We believe that we can identify and launch players into European careers,' Jim said, adding that the Tomcats are also developing a free youth academy on Long Island. Lopez gets the best of both worlds with his deal that has no compensation. Playing with the Tomcats, formally called the American Soccer Club, won't prohibit him from playing with his competitive Atlantic United travel team, or Connetquot next fall. Long Island's newest soccer team, the Fighting Tomcats, has signed 16-year-old Dylan Lopez. Photo courtesy of Dylan Lopez Advertisement 'When you live on Long Island, you don't really get opportunities like these,' Lopez said. 'It's usually those people in Europe that get these chances.' Now, the teen being recruited by Sacred Heart University has the chance to show what he's made of on a grander stage. The moment is a dream come true for his mom and twin brother, Brandon, with whom Lopez has played his entire life. 'He's always been there,' Lopez said of his sibling, who is one minute younger. 'Every time we're on the field, it's always a competition between us. And we just keep pushing each other — going back and forth. It's really helped me … and he's super excited for me.' Advertisement Fox News host Brian Kilmeade (left) and his brother Jim have launched a new semi-professional soccer club on Long Island nicknamed the 'Fighting Tomcats.' Dennis A. Clark Bragging rights among family — and friends — are full-time for the food runner at Stella Trattoria in Blue Point, who had to call out of work when he got the good news. 'They're all going to be shocked,' Lopez said. 'It's going to be a good senior year.' Put your best foot forward as the sun is finally expected to shine this weekend, with two 5K runs that go for great causes. The 'Hope Is Here' run, which raises money for parental mental health awareness, kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday at First Responders Memorial Park and Ball Field in Islandia, with a registration fee of $45. The Sayville Fire Department is also hosting its annual 5K at the same time, with a registration fee of $40, starting at the town's firehouse.
New York Post
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Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto misses out on immaculate inning after missed call
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was nearly immaculate — because the home plate umpire was anything but. The Dodgers ace came within one pitch of an immaculate inning — three strikeouts on just nine pitches — Thursday night after home plate umpire Marvin Hudson missed a clear third strike and instead called it a ball. Yamamoto began the top of the third against the Padres by striking out Bryce Johnson and Martín Maldonado on six pitches. That brought up Fernando Tatis Jr., who quickly fell behind 0-2. But a 96 mph fastball over the heart of the plate was inexplicably called a ball. 'It is…oh no!' Dodgers broadcaster Joe Davis said after the call. 'Marvin Hudson cost him an immaculate inning!' 3 Yoshinobu Yamamoto came within one correctly called strike three of recording an immaculate inning in the Dodgers game against the Padres on June 19, 2025. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images 'I mean that's not even close,' color commentator Eric Karros added. 'Wow!' Davis took it a step further, asking if the automatic ball-strike system that's used in the minor leagues can be implemented to rectify the blown call. 'Can we get ABS on loan for the night from Triple-A?' Davis said. 'That's a bummer!' 3 Manager Dave Roberts is restrained by Hudson the night prior while arguing over Shohei Ohtani being hit by a pitch. Getty Images Undeterred by the missed call, Yamamoto got Tatis to swing and miss at a cut fastball just two pitches later to strike out the side. Immaculate innings are one of baseball's rarest feats, with just 116 recorded in Major League Baseball history, according to Sports Illustrated. 3 The pitch was called a ball, costing Yamamoto an immaculate inning. Bruce Kuntz/X The most recent instance occurred earlier this season on May 18, when Marlins pitcher Cal Quantrill struck out Jonathan Aranda, Christopher Morel and Kameron Misner of the Rays. Following the milestone, MLB analyst Ryan M. Spaeder pointed out that while there have been more immaculate innings than perfect games (23) in league history, the odds of witnessing one tell a different story: when measured against total innings and games played, you're nearly twice as likely to see a perfect game as an immaculate inning.
New York Post
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Max Kranick hits injured list with elbow strain in latest Mets pitching blow
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free ATLANTA — Max Kranick is the latest member of the Mets' pitching staff with right-elbow concern. The reliever was placed on the injured list Thursday with a strain in the elbow and returned to New York for an MRI exam. Advertisement Earlier this week, Tylor Megill was placed on the IL with inflammation in his elbow. Kranick appeared in two games last weekend following his recall from Triple-A Syracuse. The right-hander has pitched to a 3.65 ERA in 24 appearances for the club. Max Kranick throws a pitch during a May 25 game for the Mets. Jason Szenes for the NY Post Advertisement Dedniel Núñez and Justin Hagenman were recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. Ty Adcock was optioned to create the second roster spot. Kranick had soreness, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, following his Sunday appearance, but the team gave him extra time to see if he would recover. Advertisement He still had discomfort after receiving treatment, playing catch and throwing from a mound Wednesday. 'It's very similar to what Megill experienced on the secondary pitches,' Mendoza said before the Mets' 7-1 loss to the Braves. Núñez had five appearances in his first stint with the Mets this season and pitched to a 7.36 ERA. Advertisement The right-hander was a key piece of the Mets' bullpen in the second half last season. Mendoza said Núñez had shown recent improvement with his control. 'Especially the strike-throwing ability, attacking hitters and that is what he is,' Mendoza said. 'He's a guy that when he gets ahead and he's able to use that slider and the secondary pitches, we felt like the last couple of outings he did that so he's getting another chance. We all know how important how important he was for our bullpen last year and we're hoping we can unlock some of that at this level.' Max Kranick reacts after getting out of an inning during his April 23 appearance. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post Hagenman was needed in relief on this night and pitched 2 ²/₃ innings of scoreless relief to help preserve the bullpen. But his usage removed him from Friday's mix: He was likely to pitch behind an opener in Philadelphia. The Mets will instead recall Blade Tidwell from Triple-A Syracuse for the start. Advertisement Tidwell, 23, made his major league debut last month in a spot start against the Cardinals. He allowed six earned runs over 3 ²/₃ innings. Advertisement Brett Baty was progressing after two straight days of unavailability, according to Mendoza, as he remained absent from the starting lineup. Baty left Sunday's game with right groin discomfort.
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Lay's introduces ‘savory' new chip flavor created by winner of $1 million contest with 70K submissions
She cashed in her chips. Lay's introduced a new chip flavor chosen from tens of thousands of suggestions in its annual $1 million contest Tuesday. 4 The 'Do Us A Flavor' contest winner was the Bacon Grilled Cheese. The Bacon Grilled Cheese, created by Paula George from Okla., beat out more than 70,000 other submissions in the 'Do Us A Flavor' contest and will be sold at grocery stores nationwide. 'Submitted by Paula George from Sapulpa, Okla., this winning flavor is a savory, nostalgic ode combining two of everyone's favorites – bacon & grilled cheese!' the snack brand stated on its website. 4 Paula George's winning chip idea was inspired by her late father. Lays 'George drew inspiration from her late father's bacon grilled cheese recipe and hopes the flavor will bring fans a similar memory of a delicious favorite meal, enjoyed on the cheesy crunch of a Lay's potato chip.' Fans voted on the contest's three finalists from April to June. The two runner-ups pitched a Valentina & Lime and Wavy Korean-Style Fried Chicken flavors. 4 The other two finalists were Valentina & Lime and the Wavy Korean-Style Fried Chicken. Lays/Instagram While they lost out on the grand prize, the runner-ups will still be given $500,000 each. Their flavors will also be featured in grocery stores, but only for a limited time. 'I am so honored to be named the Lay's Do Us A Flavor winner. Seeing Lay's Bacon Grilled Cheese flavored potato chips brought to life was a dream come true in itself, George said, as reported by News 9. 'And knowing that thousands of Lay's fans across the country tried and loved it, just as much as I did, fills me with immense joy and gratitude for this opportunity,' she added. 4 The 'Do Us A Flavor' contest started in 2012. Bloomberg News The snack company's annual contest started in 2012 and boasts a class of oddball winners from diverse flavor palates including the since-discontinued Cheesy Garlic Bread and Southern Biscuits and Gravy. Some previous winners have returned as limited-time offers, often around the time of the contest. In October, Balenciaga made a $1,800 handbag that looked like a replica of a giant Lay's potato chip bag. Some people, though, just like having an opportunity to be creative and don't care about monetary prizes. Last year, the city of Madison, Wisco. hosted a contest to name its new snowplow. The 3,000-odd residents who turned up to vote eventually settled on 'Rosie the Rubbisher,' a play on World War II-era Norman Rockwell icon Rosie the Riveter.
