Pro Sports
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Hall of Famer Julius Peppers drew motivation from working hot summers in North CarolinaAug 01, 2024 9:01 pm - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Julius Peppers remembers the long, grueling dawn-until-dusk summer days he spent working in the cotton and cucumbers fields of North Carolina's Nash Cou...
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Devin Hester rewrote NFL record book with his spectacular returns. Now, he goes into Hall of FameAug 01, 2024 8:54 pm - A few years before Devin Hester began to etch his name into the NFL's record book with one spectacular return after another, Mark Sadowski was scouting a Miami-North Caro...
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Former Bears RB Tarik Cohen is ending his comeback and retiring from playing, AP source saysAug 01, 2024 11:18 am - FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Running back and return specialist Tarik Cohen has informed the New York Jets he's ending his comeback bid and will retire from playing football, acc...
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Silvy: Grateful McMichael made me a part of his extended family
Aug 01, 2024 6:00 am - Knowing Steve McMichael has been one of the single greatest rewards of my entire career. He has provided me with lessons in strength, courage, humility, humor and kindnes...
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A few tips for catching more fishAug 01, 2024 6:00 am - I get asked by a lot of readers for tips on how they can catch more fish. That’s fair, since this is an outdoors column, isn’t it? Take a look at this in a different way,...
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Seven-run second inning lifts Schaumburg Boomers to victoryJul 31, 2024 10:56 pm - The Schaumburg Boomers scored seven runs in the second inning to chase the starting pitcher for the Evansville Otters and cruised to an 8-2 win in the series opener on We...
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Happ launches 2-run homer and Cubs pound out 17 hits in 13-4 rout of RedsJul 31, 2024 10:00 pm - Ian Happ launched a 2-run homer and the Cubs banged out nine doubles among their 17 hits in routing the Cincinnati Reds 13-4 on Wednesday night to avoid a series sweep.
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Carroll leads Chicago Dogs to road victory against Kane County CougarsJul 31, 2024 9:34 pm - Early offense and a strong pitching performance by starter Jake Carroll led the way for the Chicago Dogs, as the Kane County Cougars fell 7-1 on Wednesday night at Northw...
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Fermin and Pasquantino homer as Royals hand White Sox 17th straight loss, 10-3Jul 31, 2024 7:49 pm - Freddy Fermin launched a 2-run homer among his four hits and the Kansas City Royals pounded the White Sox 10-3 on Wednesday, extending Chicago's franchise-record losing s...
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What to watch for in Thursday’s Bears preseason opener