Sports Stories from October 13, 2011 (Change date)
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There are lessons for Theo Epstein in Cubs historyOct 13, 2011 12:00 am - Theo Epstein is not charged with anything outwardly grand. He must merely walk on water, heal a fan base in its entirety and solve a 103-year-old riddle. And he must do ...
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Taking an in-depth look through 1st 7 weeksOct 13, 2011 12:00 am - Despite the recent wave of summerlike temperatures — I haven’t heard one weather complaint from student-athletes, coaches, fans, parents or fellow writers for more than ...
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Luhrsen, Ward glad they came back home to IllinoisOct 13, 2011 12:00 am - How deep does the Luhrsen family legacy run at the University of Illinois? Consider this: Paul Luhrsen, Class of ‘54 and center for the 1953 Big Ten co-champs, wore No. ...
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David Stern doubts Christmas games if no deal TuesdayOct 13, 2011 12:00 am - NEW YORK — Commissioner David Stern said his “gut” tells him there will be no NBA basketball on Christmas without a labor agreement by Tuesday. That day, when owners and...
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Consistency helps both Grayslakes thriveOct 13, 2011 12:00 am - Just three years ago, the two Grayslake high schools – Central and North – combined for just one football win. That’s right. One. Grayslake Central was 1-8 and Grays...
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DH sports staff picks football MVPsOct 13, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald report Here's a look at the Daily Herald's football MVPs and runners-up for Week 7 of the high school season. Offensive MVP: John Rhode, Montini: Set...
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Scouting Week 8 Fox Valley footballOct 13, 2011 12:00 am - Bartlett (5-2, 4-0) at Neuqua Valley (5-2, 3-1) When: today at 7:30 p.m. Last year: Bartlett 25, Neuqua Valley 23 Last week: Bartlett 42, Metea Valley 0; Waubonsie Valle...
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Montini’s Rhode Bears Player of WeekOct 13, 2011 12:00 am - John Rhode of Montini was named the “BP Bears High School Player of the Week” for Week 7. Rhode, a senior quarterback, threw for 8 touchdowns in Montini’s 59-14 victory ...
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Prospect tops Schaumburg for MSL CupOct 13, 2011 12:00 am - Prospect is atop Mid-Suburban League boys soccer. Getting there sure wasn’t easy, though. Goalkeeper Brad Reibel’s late heroics in shootout, and the Knights’ sheer deter...
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Maine West’s Kukec used to pressureOct 13, 2011 12:00 am - Maine West junior golfer Tom Kukec already knows what it feels like to face the pressure of the state playoffs. After an outstanding season on the sophomore basketball t...