Sports Columns
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Time to cast your ballots for fantasy winners, losersDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - They've thrilled you. They've wowed you. They've infuriated you. And now it's time for your voices to be heard. Welcome to the ballot sheet for the 2009 Daily Herald fan...
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Dear Santa: If you have room, please consider these wishesDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - One week from today, when we wake up and make that mad dash to the tree to see what Santa's left for us this year, will you be happy or disappointed? Well, today I thoug...
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The time is now for the best in tournament basketballDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - There is no time of year more wonderful for hoops junkies in Illinois. So many games in such a little time. So many tournaments to hit and teams and players to see. So m...
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Taking stock of hoops over the holidaysDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - For high school basketball fans, it really is a most wonderful time of year. Holiday hoops tournaments get underway next week, and I spent the better part of this week t...
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Gordon has never been more popularDec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Last summer, you had a hard time finding anyone who thought the Bulls were losing much when they let Ben Gordon get away. Now, all of a sudden, it has become obvious to ...
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Just when you think you know where your team is going...Dec 17, 2009 10:00 pm - It's that time of year when boys basketball coaches close their eyes and wish for a miracle. Not for the holidays. They're hoping for the best from the IHSA sectional gr...
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One auld acquaintance who won't be forgotDec 16, 2009 10:00 pm - On Friday in Geneva, floor announcer Kurt Wehrmeister's smooth tones and precise enunciation will fill the gym for the Western Sun Conference boys basketball game agains...
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This Christmas, light at the end of the tunnelDec 16, 2009 10:00 pm - Shane Bryant has a new aluminum tibia and, one suspects while talking with him, a couple other parts made of brass. The 2008 Glenbard West graduate, a forward on a sect...
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Don't overlook Binkelman's big contributionDec 16, 2009 10:00 pm - When I first met him in 1966 I thought he was nothing more than a cantankerous chap with an ego the size of Texas. My impressions quickly changed when he explained his m...
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Cubs fans have right to be anxiousDec 16, 2009 10:00 pm - I get what Tom Ricketts is doing. I really do. He's testing Cubs GM Jim Hendry, and that's understandable. While Hendry's had a successful run, with three playoff appear...