Sports Stories from August 31, 2011 (Change date)
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Northwestern QB Colter not one to give inAug 31, 2011 12:00 am - In the first game of his senior year at Cherry Creek (Col.) High School, Kain Colter tore the labrum and biceps tendon in his throwing arm. One doctor told Colter to und...
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Lawyer expects more arrests in LSU bar fightAug 31, 2011 12:00 am - The lawyer for four men injured in a brawl involving LSU football players expects more arrests for the beating of one client who suffered three fractured vertebrae. “Oth...
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New Trier meets Prospect’s challengeAug 31, 2011 12:00 am - Defending Class AA girls golf champion New Trier shot a 149 on the front nine of the Winnetka Golf Course to defeat visiting Prospect (159) in Wednesday’s dual meet betw...
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Venus Williams withdraws from U.S. OpenAug 31, 2011 12:00 am - NEW YORK — Her 2011 U.S. Open done and tennis future in doubt because of an immune system disease, Venus Williams rode away from Arthur Ashe Stadium in the back seat of ...
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Buckeyes not changing style muchAug 31, 2011 12:00 am - COLUMBUS, Ohio — For almost a decade, Ohio State fans have loved and loathed “Tresselball.” The button-down, conservative approach of former head coach Jim Tressel relie...
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Carmel tops Libertyville in 3Aug 31, 2011 12:00 am - Girls volleyball Carmel d. Libertyville: Caitlin Barry slammed 10 kills, Jessie Wayland added eight, and the Corsairs outlasted the Wildcats 25-16, 13-25, 25-21...
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Kane County Cougars clinch playoff berthAug 31, 2011 12:00 am - CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — For the seventh time in nine seasons and 13th time in 21 years, the Kane County Cougars have reached the Midwest League playoffs. They beat the Ceda...
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Flowers blossoming for White SoxAug 31, 2011 12:00 am - Tyler Flowers has already played himself on to the White Sox’ 2012 roster as the backup catcher. If he continues his impressive two-way performance, Flowers might end up...
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York hands Benet first lossAug 31, 2011 12:00 am - Benet coach Brad Baker can point to one clear difference between his team and York right now — experience. The Redwings experienced their first loss Wednesday. Four days...
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Some Lions down to their last chance to make teamAug 31, 2011 12:00 am - ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions receiver Derrick Williams seems to be down to his last chance to stick around. Williams, a third-round pick in 2009, has struggled more...