Sports Columns
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John Dietz's fantasy winners, losersDec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Week 13 superstar While Drew Brees did throw for over 400 yards, he was slightly outdone -- in fantasy terms anyway -- by Dallas' Tony Romo, who threw for 392 yards and ...
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McKenzie helps Calvin to best-ever soccer finishDec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Former Antioch High School standout Alex McKenzie closed out a successful soccer career at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich., serving as an integral part of a team t...
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Thrilling doesn't begin to describe Bears win -- for the fansDec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - You can't say the Bears have quit on Lovie Smith. That's because in order to quit, it takes at least an assumption that they should have been better than their record su...
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Paczosa jumps right back on the court at CornellDec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Just a few weeks ago, Kristin Paczosa completed one of the most successful volleyball careers in Cornell College history, ending up No. 2 all time with 1,339 kills. So t...
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As short-handed Bulls struggle, is any help in sight?Dec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - After a noncompetitive loss like the Bulls had on Saturday against Toronto, it's natural to run through the usual list of gloomy questions. Can they still turn things ar...
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Time to mix things up; time to start thinking about next yearDec 05, 2009 10:00 pm - When an NFL team is out of the playoff picture before the calendar reads, "December," it's time to start thinking about next year. It's debatable whether the Bears' futu...
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Into college hoops? Then check out 'Shootaround' podcastDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - After chatting with coaches and players at the Big Ten's basketball media day in October, Debbie Antonelli ate a quick lunch and was ready to make her way back to O'Hare...
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Least Illinois could do is give us a new coachDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Well, Illinois football fans, this sure isn't much fun. Another dreadful season is one thing. Another dreadful season without the prospect of changing head coaches is so...
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Time to go Christmas shopping for your fantasy teamDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Ho, ho, ho ... Meeeeerrrrrrrry Christmas, everybody! What's that? Christmas is still three weeks away? Bah humbug! For fantasy football owners everywhere, Christmas star...
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Seabrook next in line for paydayDec 03, 2009 10:00 pm - This is the last thing Stan Bowman needs to hear. After all, the Blackhawks GM just did an amazing job of getting the Big Three signed, and he inherited a budget deficit...