Mike McGraw
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Story of Bulls’ surge is more passes = more winsDec 24, 2023 11:12 pm - An examination of the Bulls' successful 11-game stretch suggests they've found the right formula: Passing means winning. The Bulls went 8-3 beginning Nov. 30. Their posit...
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Strus, Cavs send wake-up call to BullsDec 23, 2023 10:30 pm - Max Strus wears jersey No. 1 with the Cleveland Cavaliers and after Saturday's game at the United Center, he confirmed Derrick Rose is the reason. “Absolutely. He was my ...
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LaVine’s contract yet another predictable mistake by BullsDec 23, 2023 6:00 am - John Paxson once said, “Luck is not a strategy.” He also helped launch the Bulls' 2017 rebuild, which was highly dependent on lottery luck. Well, the Bulls might have fin...
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Bears Film Study: Big plays ruin defensive effortDec 22, 2023 6:00 am - The Bears were good enough to force mistakes by the lake, but they still couldn't beat Cleveland on Sunday. So the theme of this week's film study is, why are the Bears s...
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Long arms of Wembanyama can’t slow down BullsDec 21, 2023 10:13 pm - Consecutive nights brought contrasting attractions to United Center. On Wednesday, it was soon-to-be 39-year-old LeBron James, playing on the 20th anniversary of his firs...
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Rolling Meadows graduate Christie living dream, ignoring noise with LakersDec 20, 2023 10:16 pm - Just three years removed from playing his senior season at Rolling Meadows High School, Max Christie recently found himself starting five games in a row for the Los Angel...
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History can help explain Cubs’ offseason cautionDec 18, 2023 11:16 pm - There's still a couple months before players start filing in for spring training, but Cubs fans seem anxious for some action. When will the team sign a free agent? Will m...
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North Central’s Spencer: ‘Don’t regret going for 2’Dec 17, 2023 7:55 am - An epic Division III title game generated plenty of buzz Friday night, which is a great development for small-school college football. Amazing game or not, it’s still tou...
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Take it from Butler, Bulls should not rebuild againDec 16, 2023 9:54 pm - With Zach LaVine on the bench and Jimmy Butler on the opposing team Saturday in Miami, this feels like a good time to repeat this public service announcement: Rebuilding ...
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North Central’s streak ends as late 2-point try failsDec 15, 2023 11:07 pm - North Central’s Brad Spencer was 29-0 as a head coach heading into Friday’s Stagg Bowl, the Division III championship game, against SUNY-Cortland. The game was low-scorin...