Mike McGraw
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‘There’s work to do’: Counsell motivated heading into offseasonSep 29, 2024 7:49 pm - Sure, it's a little awkward how the Cubs aren't in the playoffs, but Craig Counsell's former team, the Brewers won the division. But there's no sign of any second-guessin...
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Nowhere to go but up: Do White Sox have any hope for future?Sep 28, 2024 6:43 pm - The White Sox won their 40th game of the season Saturday, finally. Looking ahead, is there any hope for a quick turnaround on the South Side?
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Rudolph, Wauconda run wild in win over GrantSep 27, 2024 10:49 pm - Former Stevenson coach Bill Mitz has brought his style of smash-mout offense to Wauconda, which ran for nearly 500 yards in a 37-13 win over Grant.
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WIU hoping to end long losing streak, then keep climbingSep 27, 2024 4:32 pm - This week’s College Football Report focuses on Western Illinois, a successful program that’s fallen on hard times. The Leathernecks hope a conference switch can help end a long losing streak and start an uphill climb.
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Rose retires, but two lingering controversies remainSep 27, 2024 6:00 am - Derrick Rose announced his retirement after 15 NBA seasons on Thursday. Mike McGraw examines two Rose-related topics that still strike a nerve.
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Sky fires Weatherspoon after one season, according to reportSep 26, 2024 11:15 pm - According to a report by the Sun-Times, the Sky has decided to fire head coach Teresa Weatherspoon after one season on the job.
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What happened to the Bears’ run game? Here are some thoughtsSep 26, 2024 6:00 am - The Bears have gone from second in the NFL in rushing offense to 31st. This week’s Film Study tries to diagnose what’s gone wrong.
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White Sox rally in eighth, avoid setting record for most lossesSep 24, 2024 10:13 pm - Every dog in the building was ready to count this one as another loss. But the White Sox rallied with 3 runs in the eighth to beat the Angels and avoid breaking a sorry record.
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Getz says Sizemore a candidate for full-time White Sox managerSep 24, 2024 8:35 pm - White Sox general manager Chris Getz plans to launch the team’s managerial search as soon as the season ends. This may not be MLB’s most coveted job and interim boss Grady Sizemore will be considered for the full-time gig.
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The rookie blues: Manning proved first-year quarterbacks don’t always paint pretty pictureSep 23, 2024 8:46 pm - Caleb Williams’ struggles in Indianapolis brought to mind a Colts No. 1 draft pick who threw 28 interceptions in his rookie season. Peyton Manning turned out OK.