Mike North
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Baseball officials got it right by upholding Giants' protestAug 22, 2014 5:00 am - After the San Francisco Giants endured a rain-shortened loss to the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, I had planned on writing column about how I was surprised the Giants d...
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For Bears fans, there's plenty of uncertaintyAug 19, 2014 5:18 am - After I watched the Chicago Bears last Thursday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, I realized I might have to temper my excitement over a playoff run. And yes, I know ...
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Barkley uncertain Rose has regained formAug 15, 2014 5:18 am - Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley was on NBA TV Wednesday night, and the Chicago Bulls and Derrick Rose came up in the conversation. And Barkley, as usual, didn'...
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Preseason NFL action doesn't disappointAug 12, 2014 5:18 am - Even though it was just preseason, the first NFL weekend of the year was great to watch and most of the pertinent players survived. The Chicago Bears won their game...
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For Bears and Eagles, expectations remain highAug 08, 2014 5:18 am - While many people expect the Chicago Bears to go deep into the playoffs under second-year head coach Marc Trestman, I still believe that road might be pretty tough again...
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Former Bills quarterback Kelly truly a winnerAug 05, 2014 5:18 am - I enjoyed seeing Buffalo Bills' legend Jim Kelly at the Football Hall of Fame induction last weekend. Even though he played for another team, Kelly was one of those guys...
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Is it too early for Cutler MVP talk?Aug 01, 2014 5:18 am - I'm doing something I didn't think was possible this NFL season - I'm jumping on the Jay Cutler bandwagon. While there is MVP talk swirling around him (and hopefully tha...
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The Hall of Fame hit a home run this yearJul 29, 2014 5:30 am - The Hall of Fame induction ceremonies last weekend had a big-time Chicago flavor, with players I saw break into the majors now retired and taking their place at Cooperst...
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Is it right move to trade for Kevin Love?Jul 25, 2014 5:19 am - I've been hearing the Bulls have a chance at acquiring all-star Kevin Love from the Minnesota Timberwolves. But at what price? Don't the Bulls risk losing enormous depth...
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ESPN's Tirico at the top of his gameJul 22, 2014 5:18 am - I don't know ESPN announcer Mike Tirico, but if I ever spoke with him I believe he would tell me he is one of the most fortunate guys around. He's surely one of the mos...