Sports Stories from September 4, 2011 (Change date)
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Momentum flips Naperville Central’s waySep 04, 2011 12:27 am - The idea of carrying an 0-2 record into DuPage Valley Conference play didn’t sit well with Naperville Central. Friday’s 28-14 win over Neuqua Valley, however, went beyon...
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Illinois’ offensive line far from perfectSep 06, 2011 12:06 pm - Judging by the numbers, Illinois’ offense didn’t do much wrong in Saturday’s season-opening win over Arkansas State. The Illini produced more than 200 yards on the groun...
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Chicago Sky can’t fight off Indiana FeverSep 06, 2011 12:06 pm - Technically, Sunday’s Sky game was a moot point. Before it even started. Prior to tip-off against the visiting Indiana Fever, Sky players and coaches learned that Atlant...
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Bottom line: Can Meriweather play?Sep 04, 2011 9:37 pm - Bears' fans began pining for Brandon Meriweather as soon as New England released him. Apparently the Bears did, too, because they came to terms with him on a one-year co...
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Wells says 2010 'was just a tough year'Sep 05, 2011 4:47 pm - Randy Wells insists he's no different from the pitcher he was in 2009, when he enjoyed a 12-10 season to go along with an ERA of 3.05. Wells fell off to 8-14 last year,...
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Cubs shouldn’t feel embarrassed about signing FleitaSep 05, 2011 2:18 pm - Sound the trumpets and start the party. The Cubs have taken care of one of their own. Or just keep quiet about it. Heck, the Cubs couldn’t even issue a news release to...
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Cubs fans worry about losing — Old Style beerSep 05, 2011 8:06 am - Tim Fleming and Jennifer Miller took the plastic cups of Old Style from the Wrigley Field vendor, then tapped the beers together as if making a champagne toast. This wor...
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Bears WR Sanzenbacher not a no-name anymoreSep 06, 2011 12:06 pm - You can call him “Sanzendinger,” or just “Dinger,” as the Bears' training staff does. Or you can call him “Sanzenwhacker,” as some members of the media did in training ...
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NASCAR race postponed until TuesdaySep 04, 2011 9:19 pm - HAMPTON, Ga. — NASCAR postponed its Sprint Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday night because of heavy rain. The AdvoCare 500 will be held at 11 a.m. Tues...
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New Bear Brandon Meriweather has 12 interceptions in last 3 seasonsSep 06, 2011 12:06 pm - The Bears agreed to terms with two-time Pro Bowl safety Brandon Meriweather on a one-year contract Sunday. Meriweather, a former first-round pick, was cut by the Patrio...