Sports Stories from February 14, 2013 (Change date)
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Nadal cruises into Brazil Open quarterfinalsFeb 14, 2013 6:08 pm - SAO PAULO — Rafael Nadal beat Joao Souza 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Brazil Open, the Spanish star’s second tournament since returning from a ...
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Report: Jerry Buss hospitalized with cancerFeb 14, 2013 6:07 pm - LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Times reports that Lakers owner Jerry Buss has been hospitalized with cancer. The Times says Buss has spent time in the intensive care uni...
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Marmol happy to still be with CubsFeb 14, 2013 5:50 pm - MESA, Ariz. — Cubs closer Carlos Marmol thought he was headed to the Los Angeles Angels. That was three months ago, when the Cubs asked Marmol to waive his limited no-tr...
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Wrestling: State tournament scouting, Lake CountyFeb 14, 2013 5:10 pm - State wrestling meet Class 3A Where: Assembly Hall, Champaign When: today, 8:30 a.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.; finals 7 p.m. Outlook: The Lake County area has 13 individuals com...
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Wolves' Levin calls Cheveldayoff 'smartest hockey guy I ever met'Feb 14, 2013 5:00 pm - The term “youth being wasted on the young” doesn't apply to Kevin Cheveldayoff. Quite the opposite. Chicago Wolves owner Don Levin didn't know quite what he was getting...
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A dream comeback for Naperville CentralFeb 14, 2013 4:00 pm - Andy Nussbaum looked as awestruck as anyone in the Benet gym. “If I'm dreaming right now,” the Naperville Central coach said with a wide grin, “don't wake me up.” Seemin...
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Campuses buzzing with Lake County talentFeb 14, 2013 3:52 pm - “3, 2, 1 … and the crowd goes wild!” It’s been a good week for buzzer-beaters involving former Lake County basketball stars. Former Mundelein star Ben Brust and former ...
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How sweet it is for Vernon HillsFeb 14, 2013 3:12 pm - The kissing of the championship plaque, which had everything to do with a tradition started last year and nothing to do with it being Valentine’s Day, capped a sweet nig...
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Annoreno, Cullen easy first round winnersFeb 14, 2013 2:57 pm - CHAMPAIGN — Under the spotlight for the first time since shining here one year ago, Sal Annoreno opened defense of his Class 3A state wrestling championship with a spiri...
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St. Edward’s Madden ready for a fantastic finishFeb 14, 2013 2:57 pm - Something significant has been missing for St. Edward senior girls gymnast Abby Madden this season. That would be older sister, Jordyn, who was her teammate and confidan...