Mike North
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Don't expect Ozzie Guillen to get his wishJul 17, 2014 5:18 am - It was interesting to read the Sun-Times report that Ozzie Guillen would someday like to return to manage the Chicago White Sox. From his perspective I can see why. He...
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Except for Cleveland, Bulls put together best off-seasonJul 15, 2014 5:18 am - The Cleveland Cavaliers got their guy back and the world is right again in Ohio. But the Chicago Bulls got Pau Gasol, and outside of LeBron James' return to Cleveland, I...
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No one gets it done like Rocky WirtzJul 11, 2014 5:00 am - A little more than a decade ago, the Chicago Blackhawks were rated the worst franchise in all of sports by ESPN, and it didn't surprise anyone in Chicago. The magic and ...
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Boston's Farrell was wrong not to make Sale an all-starJul 08, 2014 5:18 am - Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale deserves a spot at the All-Star Game, but Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell left him off the Top 5 pitching roster for the summer ...
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Disconnect with Sox fans hurting attendance at CellJul 01, 2014 5:00 am - Two years ago I wrote about the dwindling White Sox fan base, and I suggested that if there wasn't some imagination, a different philosophy or a new plan in place they w...
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Bears' safety position still up for grabsJun 27, 2014 5:18 am - The Chicago Bears signed safety Adrian Wilson to a one-year deal, and I think it sends an ominous signal to Bears fans. If this signing was a few years back, it would...
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Two NFL reruns make for prime-time viewingJun 23, 2014 5:00 am - The NFL Network had perfect timing last weekend for me and all Bears fans. First it showed “Walter Payton — A Football Life,” which captured the essence of the legendary...
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No lull in the sports world right nowJun 20, 2014 5:00 am - It's the time of year that people in the sports media world — whether you cover it on TV, the radio or in newspapers — call the dog days because there is limited action ...
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Looking back on Cubs history of bad tradesJun 17, 2014 5:18 am - I can't tell you for sure when I fell in love with sports, but I do remember when I first noticed the controversy it created. It was right after the Cubs trade that sent...
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USA soccer needs to believe it can winJun 13, 2014 5:18 am - The United States of America usually takes a back seat to no one, but apparently in soccer we take a back seat to everyone. And that includes with USA's head coach, Jurg...