Sports Columns
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When it comes to U.S. Open, qualifying is half the battleJun 15, 2021 1:00 am - Nobody is going to pick Andy Pope, Dylan Frittelli or Dylan Meyer to win the 121st U.S. Open when it tees off Thursday at Torrey Pines in California. Still, all three ha...
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How many Bears will skip "Mandatory Mini Camp" and why?Jun 14, 2021 1:00 am - NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, union president and Cleveland Browns center J.C. Tretter and their leadership team have spent the last two months encouraging a...
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After a long hiatus, it's good to be back with friendsJun 13, 2021 1:00 am - The boys of summer are back. No, not Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Jose Abreu and Tim Anderson. I'm talking about my 16-inch softball boys. After a year away due to COVID,...
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All doubts aside, La Russa stands test of timeJun 12, 2021 1:00 am - The day the White Sox announced the hiring of Tony La Russa in 1979, the news was overshadowed by tragedy. The baseball world was mourning the loss of New York Yankees c...
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Can Kyle Hendricks continue to survive home run hex?Jun 12, 2021 1:00 am - Over his eight-year big league career, Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks has become known as The Professor. And in 2021, batters have studied him well. Heading into his start ...
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Rizzo, Pederson lead Cubs hit parade in bounce-back win over CardinalsJun 11, 2021 1:00 am - In the 100-plus years that Wrigley Field has hosted the Chicago Cubs, there have been dozens of memorable moments. The Sandberg Game. Babe Ruth's called shot. Kerry Wood...
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Lincicome: Let's be honest, sports fans don't ask for muchJun 11, 2021 1:00 am - There is no exact date when baseball lost its innocence or even if it was ever innocent at all. In fact, we can't be sure if any sport we take on faith is not partly fic...
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No debating the Bears have upgraded their offensive lineJun 11, 2021 1:00 am - The Bears have a high-class problem. For all of the team's issues on the offensive line in recent seasons, and it still remains unsettled at the tackle positions althoug...
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Jim O'Donnell: Ryan Lidge is gratefully swinging through Dog days of baseballJun 11, 2021 1:00 am - ON A CLEAR DAY, Ryan Lidge can still see his baseball forever. That forever would include a run up to the major leagues. Perhaps even impact and prime time MLB stardom t...
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Hawks top draft pick Reichel has sights on opening night rosterJun 11, 2021 1:00 am - Like many young athletes, Blackhawks forward Lukas Reichel knows disciplinary action is sometimes necessary. Ice time in the pros is guaranteed to no one - and especiall...