Sports Stories from December 11, 2013 (Change date)
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Wolves rally to snap Griffins’ streakDec 12, 2013 7:11 pm - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Chicago Wolves rallied for the second straight game, this time defeating division-leading Grand Rapids Griffins 4-2 at Van Andel Arena. The Wol...
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Big night for Barrington, Hasanov against ConantDec 11, 2013 9:21 pm - Barrington had a slight edge over Conant in a meeting of girls gymnastics heavyweights on Wednesday, but not by much. Sophomore all-arounder Abby Hasanov made the differ...
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Positive vibe grows at St. ViatorDec 12, 2013 9:29 pm - After some lean seasons of wrestling at St. Viator, things may be looking brighter for the Lions and new coach Jason Churak. St. Viator unleashed a frenzy of falls to br...
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Naperville’s Hairston retires from baseballDec 12, 2013 7:11 pm - LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Jerry Hairston Jr. is retiring after spending the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, his ninth professional baseball team. The 37-ye...
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Streamwood’s Prose takes his place in IBCA HallDec 13, 2013 10:35 pm - If there’s one thing Carl Prose is very clear about, it’s how he feels about basketball. “It’s the game I love,” he says. “Basketball has been very good to me.” And for ...
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Former Elgin greats Parker, Schock headed to IBCA Hall of FameDec 13, 2013 10:35 pm - It became such a routine, it almost feels like it was yesterday. Actually, it was the winter season of 1995-96, my first year with the Daily Herald. Having already cover...
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Raanta: It’s easy to be a goalie on this teamDec 12, 2013 7:11 pm - Antti Raanta played for some pretty good teams in Finland, winning a championship last season with Assat Pori. But none of them compare to the Stanley Cup champion Black...
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Shaw’s screens spice up Blackhawks’ power playDec 12, 2013 7:11 pm - Andrew Shaw makes a big difference on the power play with his presence in front of the net. Shaw is a key reason why the Blackhawks have scored power-play goals in their...
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Scrappy Eaton shocked but excited to join SoxDec 12, 2013 7:11 pm - At this point last year, Adam Eaton was viewed as the Arizona Diamondbacks' starting center fielder and leadoff hitter for 2013 and well beyond. Squeezing every ounce of...
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In defense of the mighty bluegillDec 11, 2013 7:49 pm - Late last summer, I got in a good two hours on one of my favorite ponds. I was alone on this particular morning before the Rains of Ranchipur dampened my spirits and ki...