Mike McGraw
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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.
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Will Cubs’ push for 90 wins include any of their rising prospects?Sep 21, 2024 7:18 pm - The Cubs are expressing frustration about another season near .500. Does the team’s stacked farm system present a conflict of interest?
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Libertyville offense keeps rolling up yards in win over Lake ZurichSep 20, 2024 10:56 pm - Libertyville QB Quinn Schambow threw for 309 yards on 4 touchdowns as the Wildcats beat visiting Lake Zurich 29-14 in the North Suburban Conference.
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‘Time to move on’: WR Madsen makes jump from Aurora to North CentralSep 20, 2024 2:56 pm - Wide receiver Trey Madsen, the most prolific receiver in Aurora University history, explains his decision to transfer to North Central. Also, there’s a key CCIW matchup Saturday in Wheaton.