Mike McGraw
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Turner perfect in Cubs debut; Alcantara turning headsFeb 25, 2025 7:57 pm - Veteran Justin Turner went 2-for-2 with a walk in his Cubs spring training debut on Monday. Manager Craig Counsell talked about what makes the 40-year-old so valuable.
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Is Blue Jays-Guerrero impasse a warning to Cubs or an opportunity?Feb 24, 2025 8:26 pm - News that Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. cut off extension talks and plans to hit free-agency should resonate on the North Side, because the Cubs have their own pending free agent star to worry about.
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A strong endorsement: Durant compliments Buzelis after Bulls lose to SunsFeb 22, 2025 9:38 pm - Phoenix star Kevin Durant shared a positive opinion of Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis after the Bulls lost to the Suns 121-117 on Saturday at the United Center.
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Girls basketball: Legacies push Libertyville to another regional titleFeb 20, 2025 9:32 pm - Center Madison Sears scored 23 points to lead Libertyville past Carmel 59-35 for the Class 4A Round Lake regional title.
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Waukegan defense stymies Stevenson, earns share of NSC titleFeb 19, 2025 10:03 pm - Waukegan put it all together in a 67-55 victory over Stevenson on Wednesday, which meant the two teams will share the North Suburban Conference title.
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Cubs reportedly set to add veteran infielder TurnerFeb 18, 2025 10:47 am - The Cubs will sign veteran infielder Justin Turner to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
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Can Cubs use quantity to create quality bullpen?Feb 17, 2025 8:37 pm - The Cubs missed on a couple free-agent relievers and settled for consolation prizes. So it’s natural to ask if there’s enough in the bullpen to make a strong playoff run.
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Hoiberg still thinks about ‘What if?’ from his days coaching BullsFeb 16, 2025 5:14 pm - While trying to lead Nebraska to its second straight NCAA Tournament berth, Fred Hoiberg admits still thinking about what could have been with the Bulls, if not for one untimely injury.
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Buzelis can’t advance past first round of dunk contestFeb 15, 2025 10:10 pm - Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis had a nice idea but couldn’t execute his first attempt in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest and didn’t advance past the first round.
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Noble pursuit: Father passed passion for wrestling to Warren’s defending state champFeb 15, 2025 5:57 pm - Warren sophomore Caleb Noble will try to win a second state wrestling title next weekend in Champaign. His passion for the sport can be traced to the frustrating high school finish of father, Derrick.