Sports Stories from January 27, 2013 (Change date)
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Big surprise: All offense in Pro BowlJan 29, 2013 10:24 am - HONOLULU — Sack-happy defensive end J.J. Watt went out for a couple of passes as a wide receiver, retiring center Jeff Saturday snapped to two Mannings on opposite teams...
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Michigan could be No. 1 after win over IlliniJan 28, 2013 7:15 pm - CHAMPAIGN — Trey Burke scored 19 points and No. 2 Michigan never trailed after the opening minutes of a 74-60 win Sunday over Illinois that could push the Wolverines to ...
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No. 7 Hoosiers hold off No. 13 SpartansJan 27, 2013 9:56 pm - BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Gary Harris got a chance to show his home-state team what it missed out on Sunday. He made five 3-pointers, defended hard and did enough little thing...
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Blackhawks sure don’t miss Nicklas LidstromJan 28, 2013 10:06 pm - The Red Wings are still adjusting to life after Nicklas Lidstrom, the future Hall of Fame defenseman who retired after last season. “We’re trying to be a work in progres...
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Blackhawks go 6-0 for the first timeJan 27, 2013 9:21 pm - Nick Leddy scored 2:45 into overtime and the Blackhawks improved to 6-0 — the best start in franchise history — with a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night...
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Hawks keep historic streak alive with win over DetroitJan 29, 2013 5:00 am - In the past, you'd be asking for trouble if you gave the Detroit Red Wings 6 power-play chances. But these are different times in the Motor City. Nicklas Lidstrom and To...
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Maine West, South lose hall of fame coach, teacherJan 29, 2013 9:46 am - By all accounts, George Verber hated to lose. His intensity as a longtime teacher and coach at Maine South and later Maine West high schools was infamous, but the coach ...
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‘83 Sox flashback: ‘We really had a lot of fun’Jan 28, 2013 10:06 pm - By Scot Gregor SoxFest is always a great time to catch up with current players, and it capably serves as a kick-off to the upcoming baseball season. At this year’s annua...
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Elk Grove Village skater finishes second at nationalsJan 28, 2013 10:06 pm - OMAHA, Neb. — Luck, strong will, maybe even a little generosity from the judges. The details really don't matter. All anyone will remember is that Ashley Wagner now has...
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These days, off-field action far more compellingJan 28, 2013 7:28 pm - Last week two Chicago athletes performed two remarkable plays. One night Bulls center Joakim Noah crashed out of bounds to save a loose ball so Marco Belinelli could sco...