Other Sports
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Piniella is perhaps Hendry's best pickupSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - MIAMI -- A week ago, I penned a column about the off-season acquisitions made by Cubs general manager Jim Hendry. The idea was to grade the GM on his moves. It seems mor...
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Winners don't let negative thoughts take over their livesSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Think like a winner. That's sound advice for every high school athlete, but it's also not that easy. Winners understand the power of positive thoughts, but we're living ...
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Williams' talk amuses UrlacherSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher says he's amused -- somewhat -- by talkative Lions wide receiver Roy Williams, who last year guaranteed a victory over the Bears a...
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Wirtz had a good side that people never sawSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - The last time those of us in the Chicago hockey media saw Bill Wirtz was at the May 29 news conference at the United Center to introduce prized rookie Jonathan Toews. Wi...
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Bears' defensive depth facing challengeSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Simply put, the Bears' injury situation on defense is disastrous. Both starting cornerbacks, Nate Vasher (groin) and Charles Tillman (ankle), were unable to practice at ...
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Lions will make passing attack do the talkingSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Detroit Lions receiver Roy Williams didn't guarantee a victory over the Bears on Wednesday. He tried that last season in Week 2, and the Lions were pounded 34-7 at Soldi...
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Exploring the back roads for Americana and anglingSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - The red-tailed hawk swooped down, practically skimming the hood on my truck. A tremendous sight if I may say so. And I continued on, wondering if the hawk thought my tru...
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Derby winner Street Sense set for Kentucky Cup Classic
Sep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - FLORENCE, Ky. -- Kentucky Derby and Travers winner Street Sense likely will be the odds-on favorite in a short field for Saturday's $350,000 Kentucky Cup Classic at Turf...
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Sox' Fields won't be among AL award winnersSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - White Sox third baseman/left fielder Josh Fields should get plenty of votes, but he figures to fall short in American League Rookie of the Year voting. Outside of Fields...
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Mickelson, Weir in opening duel
Sep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - MONTREAL -- Roughly 30 percent of Canadian golfers play left-handed. In Quebec, the figure is about 40 percent. Today in a Presidents Cup match, it will be an even 50 pe...