Sports Stories from July 31, 2011 (Change date)
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Kreutz’s agent says Bears made Pro-Bowl center feel unwantedJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - BOURBONNAIS — Olin Kreutz never got the feeling the Bears wanted him back. That’s what Mark Bartelstein, the six-time Pro Bowl center’s agent, told reporters Sunday. Kre...
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Small-market teams turn buyers at deadlineJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - Michael Bourn went from the bottom of the NL Central in Houston to the top of the wild-card standings with Atlanta — and he wasn’t the only player who suddenly found him...
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Cubs scouting reportJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park TV: Comcast SportsNet Plus (CLTV) Monday and Wednesday; Comcast SportsNet Tuesday and Thursday Radio: WGN 720-AM Pitching matchup...
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Lethargic White Sox offense leads to 5-3 lossJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - Trade-deadline day in baseball should be a time of optimism for teams that consider themselves contenders. It was anything but that for the White Sox on Sunday. Not only...
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Pitch hits a nerve near Konerko’s kneeJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - The White Sox’ offense is scuffling again, and it’s not going to get any easier when Yankees ace CC Sabathia takes the mound Monday night at U.S. Cellular Field. With an...
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New role in Thomas’ future? MaybeJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - Last winter Greg Walker had to do a lot of thinking before deciding to return for another year as White Sox hitting coach. It has been a frustrating season for Walker, a...
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Sox’ Rios not affected by benchingJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - Apparently, Alex Rios needs more than back-to-back games on the bench. We pause for a quick trade proposal — Rios to the Cubs for Alfonso Soriano and some cash? Or, Rios...
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White Sox scouting reportJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - White Sox vs. New York Yankees at U.S. Cellular Field TV: Comcast SportsNet Monday and Wednesday; WCIU Tuesday; WGN Thursday Radio: WSCR 670-AM Pitching matchups: The Wh...
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NU gets behind its QB for HeismanJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - Northwestern’s roster lists Dan Persa as 6-feet-1. That’s only on the football field. On the Kennedy Expressway, Persa towers several stories above the fray. That’s beca...
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For Cubs, it’s no dealJul 31, 2011 12:00 am - ST. LOUIS — The symbolism of the July 31 trading deadline often outshines the substance. Even Cubs general manager Jim Hendry conceded Sunday that the Cubs didn’t fare w...