All Stories from July 6, 2012 (Change date)
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Rizzo homers, Marmol and Cubs hold off Mets 8-7Jul 07, 2012 3:26 pm - Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer and Cubs closer Carlos Marmol caught a line drive and started a game-ending double play that blunted the New York Mets' bid for anoth...
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Free-agent options limited for BullsJul 07, 2012 5:53 pm - With little money to spend, the Bulls aren’t setting the market in NBA free agency this summer. So they’re forced to wait while the list of available players changes dai...
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Tanker truck leaks nonhazardous chemical in ElginJul 07, 2012 11:16 pm - The high temperatures Friday may have contributed to a nonhazardous chemical leak from a semitrailer truck in Elgin Friday morning, fire officials said. The truck, which...
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U.S. cyclist Phinney creating a name for himselfJul 07, 2012 1:05 am - For the longest time, Taylor Phinney was simply the son of Olympic medalists Davis Phinney and Connie Carpenter-Phinney. That was his meal ticket, and in some ways his i...
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Sailing siblings Zach, Paige Railey off to LondonJul 07, 2012 12:57 am - When it’s time to line up to march into the stadium for the opening ceremony of the London Olympics, Zach Railey will make sure little sister Paige is at his side. It’s ...
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Canadian horseman set for record 10th OlympicsJul 07, 2012 12:55 am - CALGARY, Alberta — Ian Millar will appear in a record 10th Olympics this month when the 65-year-old equestrian enters the show jumping ring at the London Games. Millar i...
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Bolt can’t forget roots on the fast track to fameJul 07, 2012 12:47 am - KINGSTON, Jamaica — Finding out where Usain Bolt might be on any given day on his home island of Jamaica in advance of his trip to the London Olympics — that’s not so di...
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Spain looks to wins football gold at London GamesJul 07, 2012 12:41 am - MADRID — Spain wants to follow up its European Championship victory by winning football gold at the London Olympics. The World Cup champions won a third straight major t...
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Art, athleticism fighting it out in gymnasticsJul 07, 2012 1:04 am - SAN JOSE, Calif. — Whenever Bela Karolyi watches Sarah Finnegan’s floor exercise, it’s all the godfather of U.S. women’s gymnastics can do to contain himself. The way th...
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Peavy ends skid as Sox win againJul 06, 2012 11:37 pm - Jake Peavy pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning for his first victory since May 26, A.J. Pierzynski homered and the White Sox won their fourth straight by beating...