Mike McGraw
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Age gap proves costly for Illini in second-round loss to KentuckyMar 23, 2025 8:41 pm - Kentucky’s lineup of grad transfers was able to force a young Illinois squad into 14 turnovers and rolled to an 84-75 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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Sox release veteran Drury after thumb injuryMar 23, 2025 6:28 pm - Brandon Drury was the hitting star of White Sox camp, but after suffering a broken left thumb this week, the team released the 10-year veteran on Sunday.
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Were Bears too timid in free agency, once again?Mar 22, 2025 6:21 pm - Looking back on the Bears’ offseason haul so far, it’s worth wondering why GM Ryan Poles followed a formula that didn’t work in 2023.
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More arm trouble for Sox — Thorpe will have season-ending surgeryMar 22, 2025 4:05 pm - Right-hander Drew Thorpe became the fourth young White Sox pitcher this spring to undergo Tommy John surgery, the team announced. Thorpe made his MLB debut last season and was expected to be a key piece in the rotation.
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NCAA tourney success not foreign to Ivisic as Illini roll past XavierMar 21, 2025 11:11 pm - Illinois got off to a fast start, shot the ball well from long range and rolled past Xavier in a first-round NCAA Tournament game. Next up for the Illini is No. 3 Kentucky.
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White Sox pitcher Thorpe leaves mound with elbow sorenessMar 20, 2025 8:12 pm - White Sox pitcher Drew Thorpe experienced another setback in his recovery from elbow surgery, while another pitcher officially made the Opening Day roster.
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Great trip, no wins: Cubs fall to 0-2 as Ohtani, Sasaki shineMar 19, 2025 9:12 am - The Dodgers smashed 3 home runs, while starting pitcher Roki Sasaki was impressive in a 6-3 victory over the Cubs in Tokyo. The Cubs will return to the U.S. with an 0-2 record.
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Imanaga shines, but Cubs offense snoozes in loss to DodgersMar 18, 2025 9:00 am - The Cubs got off to a nice start behind pitcher Shota Imanaga in Tuesday’s season-opener in Tokyo. But the bats went silent and they lost 4-1 to the Dodgers.
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Breaking down the bracket: This week, we can all be SIUE fansMar 17, 2025 8:12 pm - Mike McGraw breaks down the men’s NCAA Tournament with a look at the local teams and some advice on how to fill out your bracket, if anyone still does that.
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False hope or high expectations? After strong spring, Cubs ready to play for realMar 15, 2025 9:50 pm - Cubs hitters were scorching hot in Arizona. Was that a great sign for the 2025 season or false hope? They’ll open the season Tuesday in Japan against the Dodgers.