Sports Columns
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Bottom line: Fans ought to be in the standsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - There are plenty of scenes of fan celebrations that have been fun to see over the years. I still have a picture from 1980 with future NBA all-star and Celtics coach Doc ...
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One species is angling's strongest magnetNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - My cousin Len refuses to try something different for his annual vacation. For decades he pointed his vehicle north and headed for the same northern Minnesota fishing res...
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Let's see what Grossman can do with help from Olsen, HesterNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - No offense to Brian Griese, but even if he's healthy enough to play, Rex Grossman should get another long look as the Bears' starting quarterback, beginning with Sunday'...
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Ciccarelli tops the list of players who should be in HallNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - Dino (bleeps)! Dino (bleeps)! Anyone who ever attended a Blackhawks-Minnesota North Stars game at Chicago Stadium back in the day likely will never forget those chants f...
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Coming to a Wrigley Field near you could be …PSLsNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - If people complained as much about rising gas prices as they did soaring ticket prices, there would have been alternative sources of fuel by the time Jimmy Carter was do...
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Paxson's blind spot sizable oneNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - John Paxson has a big problem. The Bulls' general manager has joined the list of Chicago sports general managers with a visible blind spot. Each is generally proficient ...
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Plodzien happy to be coaching the game she lovesNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - Coaches usually don't smile this much after losses. Chances are Carol Plodzien won't down the road, either. But she couldn't help herself Tuesday night. Plodzien didn't ...
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In its 25th year, D-C program staple of consistencyNov 12, 2007 10:00 pm - There are many ways to build a successful high school sports program. Dundee-Crown girls basketball coach Joe Komaromy could write a textbook on the subject. When Komaro...
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That final BCS bowl berth just might go to Fighting IlliniNov 12, 2007 10:00 pm - It's true. Illinois, a program that won eight games in the previous four seasons combined, has a legitimate opportunity to earn a Bowl Championship Series bowl berth. Il...
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This election like others: not very inspiringNov 12, 2007 10:00 pm - Give thanks the Bears' quarterback derby won't come down to a public vote. You know, like caucuses on Wednesday, primaries on Friday and a general election on Sunday. Th...