Sports Stories from August 8, 2011 (Change date)
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Pierzynski continues to deliver for SoxAug 09, 2011 9:39 pm - The White Sox and money issues have been joined at the hip since the start of spring training. It’s not a big surprise, considering how money — or a lack thereof — has b...
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Lions coach: injured Illini RB Leshoure to miss seasonAug 08, 2011 11:48 pm - ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Lions coach Jim Schwartz says running back Mikel Leshoure has a torn Achilles tendon and is out for the year. The rookie from the University of Illin...
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Woods still acting like the old Tiger in a new worldAug 09, 2011 9:39 pm - JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Tiger Woods stepped from behind a microphone, thankful to be done with a short interview that felt like an intrusion. He took 23 questions, most of th...
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Toledo fits the plan for Warren’s Nathan BootheAug 08, 2011 9:21 pm - A good architect always has a plan. And the University of Toledo fits nicely into Nathan Boothe’s plan. An aspiring architect and Warren’s 6-foot-8 center of attention, ...
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Westminster pitcher Elder commits to ArizonaAug 08, 2011 4:54 am - The pitcher known for leaving hitters in droughts will play college baseball in the desert. Senior Kevin Elder of Westminster Christian gave a verbal commitment Friday ...
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Sod story: Bears promise to be more vigilantAug 09, 2011 9:39 pm - BOURBONNAIS — Chairman of the board George McCaskey has been assured that the grass at Soldier Field will be playable for Saturday night’s preseason opener against the B...
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Cubs’ Starlin Castro named NL player of the weekAug 09, 2011 10:26 pm - The kudos just keep on coming for Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro. The 21-year-old Castro on Monday was named the National League player of the week for Aug. 1-7. During ...
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Bears’ Tice evaluates his front fiveAug 09, 2011 10:55 pm - BOURBONNAIS — Offensive line coach Mike Tice’s starting five are set in stone — but only for Saturday’s preseason opener. It reads, from left tackle to right tackle, J’M...
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Carcillo ready to help Hawks punish CanucksAug 09, 2011 10:26 pm - It shouldn’t take Blackhawks fans long to embrace Daniel Carcillo — even the ones who questioned general manager Stan Bowman’s wisdom for signing the controversial winge...
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Big Ten Football tour ready to hit the roadAug 09, 2011 9:39 pm - For the fifth straight year, Dave Revsine, Gerry DiNardo and Howard Griffith will zigzag across Big Ten country to bring fans a 30-minute, on-site preview show from ever...