Sports Columns
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Bears training camp preview: A few true safeties led by Jackson, BriskerJul 24, 2022 1:00 am - 11th in a series While the roster includes 14 cornerbacks competing for five or six spots, there will only be six true safeties in training camp competing for four ...
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The original Home Run Derby retains its powerJul 23, 2022 1:00 am - It sounds like an old-time Cubs fan's World Series dream - Ernie Banks squaring off against Mickey Mantle at Wrigley Field. In this case, however, the setting is the onl...
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O'Donnell: Shock value of Olczyk exit right up there with Caray, Durham and KupcinetJul 22, 2022 1:00 am - THE FIRESTORM IN RESPONSE to the abrupt departure of Eddie Olczyk from the broadcast scheme of the Blackhawks continues. The iconic TV analyst set West Madison Street ho...
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Lincicome: With nary a competitor in sight, all eyes on Justin FieldsJul 22, 2022 1:00 am - Like Sandburg's fog, the Bears creep in on little cat feet; that is to say, it is training camp again, a time when optimism is free, yet requires a ticket and a shuttle ...
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'United' White Sox seeing better days ahead in second halfJul 21, 2022 1:00 am - On May 17, the White Sox beat the Royals in Game 1 of a doubleheader and improved their record to 18-17. That's the last time the Sox have been above .500, a shocking st...
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Hinsdale's McClear puts last year's setback behind him, wins Illinois State AmateurJul 21, 2022 1:00 am - A year ago a costly bogey on the 17th hole at Mistwood in Romeoville prevented Hinsdale's Mac McClear from winning the Illinois State Amateur title. He wound up in a thr...
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Jim O'Donnell: Olczyk sends unmistakable message to the Blackhawks with his departureJul 20, 2022 1:00 am - EDDIE OLCZYK IS FAR TOO gracious a man to taunt beleaguered Blackhawks executive poseurs. But if he's been humming Johnny Paycheck's old country classic “Take This Job a...
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Bears training camp preview: Why cornerback may be the postion with the most talent potentialJul 20, 2022 1:00 am - 10th in a series There are numerous question marks to be sure, but the Bears cornerbacks may possess as much raw talent as any position on the roster. Much like head coa...
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Bears training camp preview: LB features an All-Pro and plenty of potentialJul 18, 2022 1:00 am - 9th in a series Linebacker is actually one of the Bears most interesting positions with a legit All-Pro in Roquan Smith, potential diamond-in-the-rough sidekick in Nicho...
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Bears training camp preview: When it comes to defense, all roads point to Quinn's statusJul 17, 2022 1:00 am - 8th in a series While there is real hope for youngsters Trevis Gipson and Dominique Robinson, this is all about Robert Quinn. Quinn was the best end in the NFC last...