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10 local survivors still chasing U.S. Open dream May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
In his weekly golf column, Len Ziehm has the latest on the Chicago area players who survived the first round of the U.S. Open Qualifying tournaments, plus more on Nicole Jeray's success on the LPGA Tour, and other golf news.
Cellar-dwelling baseball teams unacceptable May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
With both Chicago baseball teams in last place, Mike North is already longing for Bears' season to begin. Until then, fans will have to be content with the Bulls and Blackhawks meeting their needs. North also looks back at about Sergio Garcia's $1.5-million meltdown in The Players Championship.
Just no defense for White Sox’ situation May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The White Sox played some more bad defense Monday night and it again proved costly in a 10-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins.
Nothing but quality for Cubs' Wood May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Cubs lefty Travis Wood recorded his eighth straight quality start to open the season as the Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 9-1 at Wrigley Field. Wood became the first Cubs pitcher since 1919 to accomplish that feat.
Heat roll over lifeless Bulls May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bulls were as lifeless as their arena at the start of this one. They hit just 1 of their first 12 shots from the field, fell behind 11-2 at the start and never recovered in Monday night's Game 4 . Miami won 88-65 to take a 3-1 lead in this second-round series. The Heat can finish it off Wednesday in Florida.
The Bulls have simply run out of gas May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Miami Heat took apart an undermanned Bulls team from start to finish in Game 4 at the UC Monday and should put them out of their misery Wednesday night in Miami.
Robinson remains positive despite 3-1 deficit, Game 4 blowout loss May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Even after going 0-for-12 in shot attempts in Game 4 against Miami, Bulls guard Nate Robinson came up with a positive spin. "We've got a lot left in the tank," Robinson said in the locker room. "One thing about it, you never know when that beautiful story is going to happen. Down 3-1, you never know?
Toews: We’ve got to be ready to bring our best May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
In theory, a Tuesday night opener would have given the Blackhawks a bit of an advantage because the Red Wings would be coming in from California after Sunday's late-night clincher in what was a grueling series while a well-rested Hawks team would be waiting to pounce. Well, all that went out the window Monday morning when the league announced the series opener between the two storied rivals would commence Wednesday night instead.
Forgotten Hamilton makes rare court appearance May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Richard Hamilton was as surprised as anyone when Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau looked down the bench and sent him into the game early in the second quarter. "Wow, I'm going in the game," Hamilton said later when asked to describe his thoughts. "It's a crazy game. Sometimes you've just got to be ready." After missing a long stretch late in the season with a back injury, Hamilton made just two brief appearances in the first round against Brooklyn and hadn't played at all in the Miami series.
Wolves bring back goalie Climie May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Wolves have re-signed their record-setting goaltender, Matt Climie.
Mike North video: Sergio Garcia Goes Tin Cup May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
After Sergio Garcia's collapse yesterday, Mike North thinks he probably didn't sleep too well last night. Not only did he give away the lead to Tiger Woods after some verbal sparring, but he went from making $1.7 million to a little over $200,000. He will have some trouble recovering from this one.
Hawks’ Crawford can’t explain success against Detroit May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Single-game tickets for potential 2013 Western Conference Final home contests will go on sale to the general public at noon today, Blackhawks team officials announced.
Chris Rongey: Bad White Sox defense has to stop May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The White Sox this year have always been — going back to February — a team that would have very little room for error if they wanted to truly compete. Unluckily, all we've seen this season is too many of those. Errors.
What would Len Kasper do as commissioner? May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Bulls say physical play will continue May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Game 2 between the Bulls and Miami featured 9 technical fouls, one flagrant and two ejections. Game 3 included 3 technicals and one ejection. The Bulls dropped those two contests, but won Game 1 when there were no serious infractions of any sort. So how physical should they play in Monday's Game 4?
Deng slowly improving; doubtful for Game 4 May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Luol Deng sat and watched while his teammates shot around after Sunday's practice. As much as he'd like to contribute to the Bulls' playoff effort, Deng is having trouble sustaining any sort of pysical activity. “I’m just trying to get back to how I do things normally,” he said. “It hasn’t been that easy. It’s easier not eating solid food.”
Blackhawks’ Bolland prefers ‘shutdown role’ May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Dave Bolland, who will return from a groin injury for Game 1 of the second round, says it's a different mindset centering the third line, which he will do. And it sounds as if Bolland prefers playing on the third line.
Quenneville sends clear message to Saad, Stalberg May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Brandon Saad and Viktor Stalberg had white practice jerseys hanging in their locker stalls when they arrived at the rink that meant they would be skating with the extras. Ben Smith was on the first line with Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa, while Dave Bolland was centering the third line for Bryan Bickell and Andrew Shaw.
Assessing Bulls-Heat as things cool for a day May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
With a break in the Bulls-Heat action, it's time to answer some questions. What will happen to Mohammed? What is Thibodeau complaining about? Where is Rip? Will Nate be back? And is Miami's p.a. announcer really the league's worst?
No worries – Rizzo is doing just fineMay 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Matt Spiegel says we should stop worrying about Anthony Rizzo, the young Cubs phenom. The numbers suggest he's doing just fine. Spiegel explains, and he shares some more interesting numbers and situations that make the game so great.