Articles filed under Football
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Tillman's a hit with HesterOct 31, 2021 5:15 pm - BOURBONNAIS -- Charles Tillman is a physical cornerback, even in training-camp practices, which can sometimes rub a teammate the wrong way. But if the 6-foot-1, 196-poun...
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Bush appoints Dungy to civic leadership roleOct 31, 2021 5:21 pm - Tony Dungy has a Super Bowl title, a best-selling book and now a presidential appointment. On Tuesday, President Bush announced his intention to appoint the Indianapolis...
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It's for the kidsOct 31, 2021 5:20 pm - An additional celebration at this year's Septemberfest in Schaumburg will mark the 45th anniversary of the Schaumburg Athletic Association, which has organized sports op...
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Lions sign top pick JohnsonOct 31, 2021 5:07 pm - The Detroit Lions did what it took to get rookie Calvin Johnson on the field. Detroit gave the wide receiver from Georgia Tech a six-year deal worth up to $64 million, a...
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Vick case opens racial divideOct 31, 2021 5:07 pm - RICHMOND, Va. -- The difference between those sporting Michael Vick jerseys and those urging his swift conviction on dogfighting charges is glaring: Vick's supporters ar...
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Ditka to be a no-show in CantonOct 31, 2021 5:03 pm - Mike Ditka won't be in Canton, Ohio, for today's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony and won't attend another until the NFL and the players' union improve their...
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Talented Illini have bowl aspirationsOct 31, 2021 5:03 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- On the immaculate grass fields east of Memorial Stadium, the air practically crackled with anticipation Friday on the first day of practice. To a man, every...
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Aging offensive line still effective, productiveOct 31, 2021 5:07 pm - BOURBONNAIS -- Nowhere on the Bears' roster is age more of an issue than on the offensive line. Left guard Ruben Brown is 35. Right tackle Fred Miller is 34. Left tackl...
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Irvin to enter Hall today despite off-field baggageOct 31, 2021 5:07 pm - CANTON, Ohio -- Of the six players about to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Michael Irvin was the only one to make headlines off the field. Irvin knows t...
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Spur-of-the moment changes nothing new to ZookOct 31, 2021 5:07 pm - CHAMPAIGN -- Need another example of Ron Zook's football addiction? Wherever he goes, even when on vacation, he carries a folded copy of Illinois' depth chart in his poc...