Mike McGraw
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Cubs' offensive woes continue, losing to Dodgers 2-0Aug 21, 2009 11:00 pm - Knuckleballs, fastballs, sliders - it doesn't matter. Cubs batters can't hit anything or anyone lately, especially away from Wrigley Field. On Friday night, they were 1-...
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Dodgers beat Cubs 7-2 on Martin's grand slamAug 20, 2009 11:00 pm - The story line when the Cubs were swept in the first round of last year's playoffs was usually a few blunders, followed by a timely hit from one of the Dodgers. Things w...
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Rare Oakland sweep eludes Sox as 'pen can't get the job doneAug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - The theme was 1929 Throwback Day in Oakland, a date when the A's played in Philadelphia and manager Connie Mack wore a suit in the dugout. The White Sox would have settl...
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Nix, Floyd pace White Sox past Oakland AthleticsAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Jayson Nix began the onslaught with the ninth home run of his career, then Jim Thome finished it with his 563rd. Gavin Floyd pitched 7 strong innings on the mound and th...
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Cubs pound the ball, but get pounded 11-5Aug 09, 2009 11:00 pm - This isn't the first time the Cubs and the phrase "defy all logic" fit into the same sentence. The Cubs pounded out a season-high 17 hits in that Mile High batter's para...
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Paul, Parker resume guard domination; is Rose next?Aug 09, 2009 11:00 pm - While doing some research, an interesting fact was uncovered that might suggest the NBA is headed into a new era of point guard domination. This is relevant, obviously, ...
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Fukudome, Lee homer to lead Cubs past Rockies, 6-5Aug 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Look at it this way: If the Cubs do manage to reach the postseason, at least their pitching staff will be well-rested. Before Saturday's 6-5 victory at Colorado, Carlos ...
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Bulls' Rose: The spotlight has been 'tough'Aug 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Derrick Rose drew a crowd of ballplayers to his first youth basketball camp at the Joy of the Game center in Deerfield. The Bulls guard also attracted a throng of media ...
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Bulls open next season against Spurs, CelticsAug 03, 2009 11:00 pm - The Bulls will open the 2009-10 season with an unusual opponent, the San Antonio Spurs, on Oct. 29 at the United Center. A day later, they'll visit Boston for a rematch ...
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The NBA's biggest problem? Way too many overpaid playersAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Last week's big-man trade of Tyson Chandler for Emeka Okafor might have seemed random when it came to the players involved. But the deal was built around salaries. Chand...