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Is All-Star Game in jeopardy for Noah? Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The state of the Bulls could be summarized in part Sunday by a couple of practice court accessories. Two stationary bikes sat next to the practice court at the Berto Center. One was for Joakim Noah, who is trying to play through plantar fasciitis. Another was for Kirk Hinrich, sidelined by a sore right elbow. Marco Belinelli also skipped practice to rest a sprained ankle.
Thibs preaching patience about Rose Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bulls are still laying low on a possible return date for Derrick Rose. But Chicago's most famous knee surgery patient had an active day on the court Sunday.
Shutout win puts Blackhawks at 10-0-2 Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Marcus Kruger and Jonathan Toews each scored 66 seconds apart in the second period, and the Blackhawks remained the NHL’s lone undefeated team in regulation by beating the Nashville Predators 3-0 Sunday night.
Boozer helps Bulls get past Jazz Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Coming off the worst loss and worst defense of Tom Thibodeau's coaching area in Denver on Thursday, the Bulls tried to finish their six-game road trip on a better note against the Jazz in Utah. Carlos Boozer scored 11 points in the final five minutes to lift the Bulls to a much-needed 93-89 victory.
Wolves fall victim to Marlies Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
One day after shutting out the Hamilton Bulldogs, the Chicago Wolves were tripped up by the Toronto Marlies 4-2 on Saturday afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum. Left wing Bill Sweatt and forward Andrew Gordon scored the goals for the Wolves, and captain Darren Haydar recorded a pair of assists.
Boozer uses foul trouble to his advantageFeb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
If the Bulls ever had a valid excuse to feel exhausted, this was it. But trailing by 4 points late in the fourth quarter on the last stop of a six-game road trip, Carlos Boozer came through with 11 points in the final five minutes. The Bulls beat Utah 93-89 late Friday to salvage a 3-3 record on the trip.
Sox’ starting rotation key to potential playoff run Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
White Sox pitchers and catchers report to spring training Tuesday, a sure sign the 2013 season is coming into view. Scot Gregor looks at five keys for the Sox this season, headed by the starting rotation.
Is Boozer on trading block? Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
While the Bulls took on Denver late Thursday night, they also landed on the rumor page after a report Thursday suggested they’ve had “exploratory” talks with Toronto about swapping Carlos Boozer for former No. 1 pick Andrea Bargnani.
AFL approves new owner for Chicago Rush Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Rush franchise has new owner. As first reported in Crain’s Chicago Business and confirmed by the Arena Football League, private-equity firm manager David Staral Jr. has agreed to buy the franchise. While league officials say the season will start as planned on March 23, it remains uncertain if the team will return to Allstate Arena, the Rush’s home in Rosemont for years. “On a scale of 1 to 10, my confidence level is about a 2 or 3,” said Pat Nagle, general manager of Allstate Arena.
Hal Steinbrenner concerned about A-Rod situationFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner says he's concerned about the latest drug allegations swirling around third baseman Alex Rodriguez, but that the matter is being looked at by Major League Baseball.
Hawks just keep rollin' alongFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The Blackhawks are 9-0-2 because on this tight-knit team, everyone knows his role. Take Jamal Mayers. His role is to protect and enforce and change the momentum of games when he gets on the ice as a fourth liner. Mayers did just that in Thursday's 6-2 win against Phoenix. “I understand what my job is, trying to create momentum," he said.
Wolves shut out Bulldogs 3-0 Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A pair of goals from forward Michael Davies and a 23-save shutout from goaltender Matt Climie propelled the visiting Chicago Wolves to a 3-0 victory over the Hamilton Bulldogs Friday night at Copps Coliseum.
Cubs-NU alliance leaves Illini, White Sox in its wake Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The Cubs' partnership with Northwestern can't be good news for the White Sox and Illinois in the struggle for Chicago sports fans.
Turnaround propels Soul into MISL playoff hunt Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Chicago Soul owner David Mokry admits he’s keeping his ambitions a little bit in check for now, but his rookie franchise is in contention for the MISL playoffs.
Adrian Peterson has sports hernia surgery Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson had surgery on Thursday to repair a sports hernia in his abdomen, an injury that bothered him for much of the last month of the season while he came up just 8 yards short of Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record.
Mahan shares the lead at Pebble Beach Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Hunter Mahan was bracing for the worst at Pebble Beach and instead was reminded how much he loves this place. The rain stayed away Thursday and Mahan took advantage of gorgeous conditions for a 6-under 66 that gave him a share of the lead to par with Russell Knox in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Beckham, Flowers, Morel give Manto food for thoughtFeb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
As spring training closes in, White Sox hitting coach Jeff Manto likes what he saw from Gordon Beckham, Tyler Flowers and Brent Morel during a hitting session at U.S. Cellular Field in late January.
Blackhawks keep rolling with 6-2 rout of Coyotes Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Patrick Kane had two goals and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks remained the only NHL team without a loss in regulation this season by routing the Phoenix Coyotes 6-2 Thursday night. Viktor Stalberg, Jonathan Toews and Bryan Bickell each had a goal and an assist as the Blackhawks improved to 9-0-2. Dave Bolland also scored for Chicago.
PGA Tour can’t seem to buck distractionsFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
First Tiger Woods won at Torrey Pines. The Phil Mickelson rolled to a victory in Phoenix. It was the first time since 2009 that golf’s two biggest stars won in consecutive weeks. The trouble is, any discussion about golf these days goes beyond birdies and bogeys. Now it includes “bifurcation.”
Why can’t Bears solve QB dilemma? Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
NFL teams find quality quarterbacks everywhere, yet the Bears have had so much trouble finding one. Marc Tresman and Jay Cutler have to prove this year that it isn't as difficult as it has been made out t be around here.