Sports Columns
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Why is Vinny the only one in trouble?Apr 14, 2010 11:00 pm - It's a shame this relationship is about to end, because Vinny Del Negro and John Paxson deserve each other. It's not enough that they're both clueless, but now they're t...
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STC welcomes prized authorApr 14, 2010 11:00 pm - In a perfect blend of old and new, St. Charles North media specialist Don Spencer defines his title as "a librarian with a techie attitude." He's got a fast-paced job as...
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Baseball panic sign of economic timesApr 13, 2010 11:00 pm - If it's Chicago and it's a week into the baseball season, then there's almost certain to be panic in the streets on both sides of town. Except, it wasn't always this way...
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Former Schaumburg star makes impact in IndianaApr 13, 2010 11:00 pm - As a student at Schaumburg High School, Casey Starkey-Vanputten loved her days as a three-sport athlete. She was one of those rare athletes who started four straight yea...
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Bulls just keep playing above it allApr 13, 2010 11:00 pm - Now we know why the United Center really is called the Madhouse on Madison. "Windy City turmoil," a Yahoo! Sports headline blared Tuesday. Seriously, it's a tribute to t...
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River fishing has both risk and rewardApr 13, 2010 11:00 pm - It takes a person with guts and determination to fish current-driven waters. In plain language I'm referring to rivers and streams that have deep holes. Around here that...
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Stevenson grad Baader stars on court and in classroomApr 13, 2010 11:00 pm - On the volleyball court, Kristen Baader knows how to dig the ball as a 5-foot-9 defensive specialist for Boston College. She also has shown she digs working in the class...
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Signs of change at WrigleyApr 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs. Monday was made for searching out signs of new Cubs ownership and what it'll mean for the club. On the tollway heading toward Wri...
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Cubs to Soriano: Break out or you sit outApr 12, 2010 11:00 pm - It's possible that Alfonso Soriano could become one of the most expensive backups ever - or at the least a high-priced platoon player. A Cubs source says Soriano has bee...
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Eight serious contenders to consider for Stanley CupApr 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Who's going to win the Stanley Cup? Maybe the best way to answer that question is to say who is not capable of doing it. Boston, Buffalo, Colorado, Los Angeles, Montreal...