Sports Stories from August 7, 2013 (Change date)
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Northern Illinois looks to take that next stepAug 08, 2013 4:26 pm - There’s a reason the name “Boise State” is brought up often in DeKalb these days. After a three-year run of unprecedented success, Northern Illinois is hoping to take an...
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Manning brothers rap DirectTV ad goes viralAug 08, 2013 10:21 am - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jay Z and 50 Cent had better watch out. The rap world has a couple of wigged-out new stars — E-Z and $17.5-Mil. Haven’t heard of them? Well, they...
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There’s no debate: the key’s the baitAug 07, 2013 12:17 pm - To all those complaining about how the Fox Chain is fished out, how Bangs Lake has lost its appeal, how Busse Lake is devoid of big bass and walleyes, well, give it a re...
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Kickboxing league event coming to Sears CentreAug 07, 2013 7:39 pm - Officials for the kickboxing league Glory announced a world-class fight card for Glory 11 Chicago, which will feature a one-night, four-man Heavyweight World Champi...
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Again for Cubs, what to do at third base?Aug 08, 2013 9:24 pm - The Cubs are back to their age-old problem of groping for answers at third base. By this time Josh Vitters should have been manning the hot corner for the Cubs. The open...
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Rivera can’t shut it down in final game at CellAug 08, 2013 3:26 pm - Mariano Rivera is the greatest closer in baseball history, but he can be human from time to time. Rivera entered Wednesday night’s game in the bottom of the ninth inning...
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Pitching prospects brighten White Sox’ futureAug 08, 2013 4:25 pm - The White Sox have been dealing with another season of harsh criticism aimed at their alleged desolate minor-league system. While they might not have the quantity of tal...
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Boomers game postponedAug 07, 2013 9:16 pm - Severe weather Wednesday forced the postponement of the opener of a six-game road trip for the Schaumburg Boomers (40-29) at the Normal CornBelters. The game will be pl...
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Contreras delivers in Cougars winAug 07, 2013 10:31 pm - Willson Contreras delivered a pinch triple that snapped a 4-4 tie in the eighth inning, helping the Kane County Cougars earn a 7-4 win over the Burlington Bees at Fifth ...
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McCown excited about return to home turfAug 08, 2013 11:37 pm - BOURBONNAIS — No. 2 quarterback Josh McCown, who will get extended playing time Friday night after Jay Cutler makes a cameo appearance, said he benefits from having a qu...