Mike Imrem
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All-Star Game definitely not must-see TVJul 09, 2012 8:47 pm - As we speak I’m checking Tuesday night’s TV listings for something more attractive than baseball’s All-Star Game. This isn’t difficult. On over-the-air networks is an “N...
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Sox’ Ventura refreshingly differentJul 08, 2012 7:24 pm - Robin Ventura thought he was finished with his formal pregame media briefing Sunday morning. Then a Japanese reporter came up to ask the White Sox manager what the key w...
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What’s fair for NBA certainly fair for Bulls’ DengJun 26, 2012 11:11 am - Let’s stop criticizing Luol Deng as Thursday night’s NBA draft approaches and trade rumors swirl. Good for the Bulls if they want to trade their all-star forward to rein...
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As expectations go, Rizzo in a class by himselfJun 25, 2012 11:00 am - A warm breeze circulates through Wrigley Field, a sweet fragrance emanates from the ivy, a comforting smile hovers above the center field scoreboard. All indications are...
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Nothing not to like about Youkilis trade to SoxJun 24, 2012 8:09 pm - The White Sox featured third basemen on parade Sunday. One, Orlando Hudson, popped out with the bases loaded and two out in the ninth inning of a scoreless game. Another...
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LeBron still has the time and talent to catch MJJun 23, 2012 11:11 am - LeBron James is the greatest basketball player ever. No, no, no. I’m not ready to proclaim the Heat’s self-proclaimed King as heir to the throne. Been there, blew that. ...
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If White Sox can't catch Cubs now, can they ever?Jun 19, 2012 11:00 am - The White Sox are blowing another opportunity. The climate is primed for the Sox to put a dent in the Cubs' hold on Chicago, but they aren't making any progress. Neither...
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Dempster’s pain creates fear for Cubs fansJun 18, 2012 11:11 am - Nothing about the Cubs matters these days except which of them won’t be here in six weeks. Wasn’t it Grantland Rice who wrote, “It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s ho...
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17-year-old Hossler amazes at U.S. OpenJun 17, 2012 10:00 pm - He has a golf name. Beau. He has a golf game. U.S. Open qualifier. He has a golf body. Pear-shaped. Beau Hossler spent the weekend on the fringes of contention in Americ...
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Fair or not, Soriano hears it from Cubs fansJun 16, 2012 11:00 pm - If this were a different team, no big deal. But the Cubs have the worst record in the major leagues. If this were a different player, no big deal. But Alfonso Soriano is...