Sports Stories from August 1, 2012 (Change date)
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Does Webb have early edge at LT for Bears?Aug 02, 2012 7:13 pm - BOURBONNAIS — On Tuesday, after J’Marcus Webb took all the first-team reps at left tackle, Bears offensive coordinator Mike Tice said: “We alternate days. So, Webb one d...
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Is there any avoiding Olympic spoilers?Aug 02, 2012 2:47 pm - NEW YORK — Mandy Hauck turned 25 on Wednesday, but she's avoiding Facebook and her happy birthday messages to steer clear of Olympic spoilers about her favorite sport, f...
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Andrus, Rangers win wild game over AngelsAug 02, 2012 12:02 am - ARLINGTON, Texas — Elvis Andrus had a game-ending two-run single in the 10th inning, and the Texas Rangers rallied from six runs down to beat the Los Angeles Angels on W...
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Summer continues to bear downAug 01, 2012 8:37 pm - If it’s not the major drought that has kept Illinois and the rest of the Midwest reeling from a lack of rainfall, the current dilemma of wildlife mixing poorly with huma...
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U.S. superstars likely will sit most of Nigeria gameAug 02, 2012 12:13 am - LONDON — While teams such as Nigeria want to test themselves against LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, they may have to settle for Kevin Love and Andre Iguodala. U.S. Olympi...
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Bears safety spots scream for continuityAug 02, 2012 7:54 pm - BOURBONNAIS — At no position are the Bears more desperate for continuity than at safety. Since Lovie Smith became head coach in 2004, he has made 56 lineup changes at th...
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Man accused of killing former prep basketball starAug 01, 2012 7:14 pm - A Chicago man has been charged in the shooting death of a former public school basketball star who recently committed to play for Iona College. Cinque Lee is accused of...
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US beach women lose their first Olympic setAug 01, 2012 9:48 pm - LONDON — One streak is over. The unbeaten streak continues for two-time defending Olympic beach volleyball gold medalists Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor. The...
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Corbin pitches Diamondbacks past Dodgers 4-0Aug 01, 2012 6:24 pm - LOS ANGELES — Patrick Corbin pitched two-hit ball over six innings following his promotion from the minors Wednesday, and the Arizona Diamondbacks got home runs from Mig...
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Rays cap strong road trip with 4-1 win over A’sAug 01, 2012 6:24 pm - OAKLAND, Calif. — Alex Cobb shut down Oakland for seven innings and Carlos Pena homered to help the Tampa Bay Rays complete a successful nine-game road trip by beating t...