Sports Columns
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Illinois schools struggling to get controlJan 04, 2008 10:00 pm - With a transit funding crisis and federal probes of the governor's pals, an NCAA Tournament shutout isn't the chief concern for men's basketball fans in Illinois. But it...
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One last look at the holiday hooplaJan 03, 2008 10:00 pm - St. Viator had just finished its third of the four-day boys basketball holiday tournament whirlwind. And head coach Joe Majkowski mentioned how quickly time flies with 4...
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When all is said & done, D-C still the best at ChristmasJan 03, 2008 10:00 pm - There are many good things about Christmas tournaments, but still none better than Dundee-Crown. I should admit I missed the last two days of the 25th annual Charger Cla...
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If it's action you desire, get out the toolsJan 02, 2008 10:00 pm - My wife looked at me as if I was completely nuts. I asked her for a bunch of old spoons we no longer used. I was going to make a new supply of fishing spoons to use for ...
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Three resolutions to get Cubs started in the right directionJan 02, 2008 10:00 pm - The new year is here, and it's only six weeks until pitchers and catchers report for spring training, so therefore be it resolved: • That the Cubs honor John McDonough a...
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Better late than never for Parker as Vols rout DePaulJan 02, 2008 10:00 pm - She was late to her own party. But "Candace Parker Nation" (oh, and there does seem to be a Candace Parker Nation, by the way) didn't seem to care. Fans of the former Na...
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A new, crucial role for Matt McCormackJan 02, 2008 10:00 pm - Role-playing is nothing new for Matt McCormack. It's what McCormack was doing two years ago for the Conant boys basketball team coached by his dad Tom. But now Matt McCo...
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For Tallon, it's time to make a move to get another scorerJan 02, 2008 10:00 pm - With rookie sensation Jonathan Toews undergoing an MRI examination today, the Blackhawks will have to replace more than his scoring ability. Even at 19, he's one of the ...
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Relax -- plenty more hoops to comeJan 02, 2008 10:00 pm - How a boys basketball team plays over the holidays is important, but not book-hotel-reservations-in-Peoria important. Let's face it, there are still two months of basket...
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It's the end of an era, and time to mourn Mr. HixJan 02, 2008 10:00 pm - His booming voice could silence a packed gymnasium, and sometimes did. You never -- and I mean never -- wondered where you stood with him. He could enchant you for hours...