Mike Imrem
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Silva release just another Cubs diversionMar 28, 2011 12:00 am - After a century of futility, even a positive Cubs move is aggravating. Carlos Silva's departure punctuates what a remarkable business model this sports franchise has con...
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Good time for a little wishful Illini thinkingMar 27, 2011 12:00 am - The definition of futility might be wishing for something you can’t have. So I won’t wish that the timing were right for Illinois to hire Shaka Smart as its basketball h...
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Ducks toe one mighty fine lineMar 26, 2011 12:00 am - The Blackhawks lost to a line with no name Saturday night in the United Center. Corey Perry on one wing … Ryan Getzlaf at center … Bobby Ryan on the other wing. If the S...
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A vote for anything that increases players' safetyMar 22, 2011 12:00 am - The NFL's new kickoff rule that reduces returns might or might not increase safety, but at least that's the intent. Many wacky players probably oppose the new rule, but ...
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Health will always be an issue for PeavyMar 21, 2011 12:00 am - Even before Jake Peavy’s latest physical setback, the rest of his career seemed destined to be day to day. The health of the White Sox starting pitcher — a No. 1 or a No...
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Belief here is that Illini should strive for moreMar 20, 2011 12:00 am - This is where I’m supposed to fire Bruce Weber again. You know, shout that someone like prodigy Shaka Smart should replace Weber as Illinois’ basketball coach. Smith’s V...
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Top-notch recruiter Howard gives Illini another reason to worryMar 19, 2011 12:00 am - Jerrance Howard represents why University of Illinois sports fans always have something to worry about. If it isn't football, it's basketball; if it isn't Ron Zook, it's...
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Yes, life really does go on without NFLMar 14, 2011 11:00 pm - Monday was the first business day of the rest of the NFL's life. Somehow I was able to sleep well, wake up, brush my teeth, get dressed, eat breakfast, read the newspape...
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Just two more chances to get it wrongMar 13, 2011 1:00 am - It’s difficult to understand why the NCAA Tournament field expanded to 68 teams. More of a mystery is how Illinois qualified so effortlessly as a No. 9 seed. A good gues...
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Close your eyes and it felt like 1991 againMar 12, 2011 1:00 am - The Bulls organized a class reunion for about eight or nine million people Saturday night. Count most of their 1991 players among them. Include the 22,885 fans in the Un...