Sports Columns
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Thome's a Twin now but a class act foreverJan 27, 2010 10:00 pm - Let's not shed too many tears for Jim Thome. A day after manager Ozzie Guillen and the White Sox decided to go in a different direction at designated hitter, Thome exite...
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Babe's the real deal when it comes to fishing informationJan 27, 2010 10:00 pm - More than a dozen years back, I attended a fishing seminar held in a huge auditorium in one of the deep south states. An acquaintance gave me a ticket to the event and ...
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Dawson: Hall of Fame's cap choice was 'punch in gut'Jan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - For weeks it's been obvious to everyone, especially Andre Dawson, that the Hall of Fame would pick an Expos cap for his plaque. But listening to his voice Wednesday morn...
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Olympics will be enjoyable, but is the risk too high to pay?Jan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - EDMONTON, Alberta - I suppose I will enjoy watching the Olympics as much as any hockey fan, but that still doesn't make it a good idea for the NHL to shut down for more ...
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Del Negro's situation has familiar ringJan 26, 2010 10:00 pm - If the Bulls keep this up, head coach Vinny Del Negro just might pull a Ditka. With a pair of four-game winning streaks and a current three-gamer, the Bulls advanced fro...
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This just in - Thome still goneJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Ozzie Guillen had already moved on. But for a guy sometimes considered heartless, Guillen sure let his emotions get in the way of his lineup card the last few days. When...
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Silly me, the Bears really do need my helpJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - The Bears never should have let it come to this. Lovie Smith and Jerry Angelo should have hired offensive and defensive coordinators by now. They shouldn't have put me i...
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More winning for Preston at WesleyanJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Before every game, Nikki Preston listens to her Illinois Wesleyan coach send her team the same message. "He tells us there are 300 teams in Division III basketball and w...
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Terrell turning heads at DubuqueJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - Former Round Lake High School state-qualifying wrestler Josh Terrell remains ranked No. 4 in Division III at 165 pounds for the University of Dubuque. The Iowa Intercoll...
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Floyd can gain from Sox' rotation rivalryJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Jake Peavy has been more than gracious in letting everyone know that this is Mark Buehrle's staff. But don't kid yourself, because Peavy's been the best pitcher on his t...