Sports Stories from June 20, 2011 (Change date)
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Johnson won’t let injury issues slow him downJun 20, 2011 12:00 am - Cubs outfielder Reed Johnson knows only one way to play, and sometimes that can be hazardous to his health. Johnson did not start in Monday night’s series opener agains...
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Pujols out 6 weeks with wrist fractureJun 20, 2011 12:00 am - ST. LOUIS — Concluding a news briefing about Albert Pujols’ injury that killed the mood at Tony La Russa’s charity golf event, the St. Louis Cardinals manager let down h...
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Loyola adds forward Hill to rosterJun 20, 2011 12:00 am - Lanky forward Devin Hill (6-foot-9, 210 pounds) is transferring from DePaul to play at Loyola, Ramblers head coach Porter Moser officially announced Monday. Hill played...
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Guillen stays focused on the here and nowJun 20, 2011 12:00 am - You knew this was coming. A day after Edwin Rodriguez resigned as Florida Marlins manager, 80-year-old Jack McKeon was brought back to the dugout Monday. McKeon guided t...
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Otto not about to trade his memories with CubsJun 20, 2011 12:00 am - If you're waiting for Dave Otto to complain about the Cubs passing him over as the late Ron Santo's successor in the radio booth, then you don't know Otto. For roughly 4...
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Cooler head prevails in Cubs-Sox gameJun 20, 2011 12:00 am - Kicking themselves: Ozzie Guillen's 30-yard field goal attempt using Geo Soto's mask said it all for the White Sox on one frustrating Monday night at the Cell, where...
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Reasons to care about this crosstown seriesJun 20, 2011 12:00 am - Combustible mix: Restless fan bases on both sides. Underachieving teams. Three straight night games. Mix together with warm weather, and ... voila! Reasons...
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Maybe it’s time to give Konerko some helpJun 20, 2011 12:00 am - Go ahead and continue the Paul Konerko Hall of Fame talk. Heap as much praise as you want on the White Sox’ classy captain. But know this about Konerko — he can’t carry ...
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Big Z keeps cool as Cubs beat SoxJun 20, 2011 12:00 am - CHICAGO — Carlos Zambrano kept his cool this time after a tough first inning, Carlos Pena hit a three-run homer and Starlin Castro drove in three runs as the Cubs rallie...
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Lidstrom to return to Red WingsJun 20, 2011 12:00 am - DETROIT — Nicklas Lidstrom is coming back for a 20th season with the Detroit Red Wings, agreeing to a one-year deal worth $6.2 million. “The reason it took so long was I...