Mike Spellman
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Fundraising party set to assist injured jockey StraightOct 18, 2009 11:00 pm - A Halloween party/fundraiser to benefit injured jockey Michael Straight will be held Sunday night at Philly G's Restaurant in Vernon Hills. Proceeds from the event, whic...
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Light it up for Da Coach and take our Ditka quizOct 16, 2009 11:00 pm - In honor of Da Coach's 70th birthday on Sunday, we've put together a Mike Ditka quiz to help you get through the day until the Bears play the Atlanta Falcons. We'll star...
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A few answers to questions on online track wageringOct 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Now that the Illinois Racing Board has officially given the green light for Illinois residents to wager online on horse racing through three advance-deposit wagering (AD...
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Wolves, Chelios excited about Chicago reunionOct 12, 2009 11:00 pm - On a morning perfectly tailored for a nice bowl of Cheli's Chili, former Blackhawks defenseman Chris Chelios took the ice for the first time with the Chicago Wolves in H...
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Red carpet, full house expected for Hawks openerOct 09, 2009 11:00 pm - There's no doubt the Blackhawks have been on a roll, making it to the Western Conference Finals last season and being a pick to click by some experts to advance to the S...
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Happy Huet totally spent after record shootoutOct 09, 2009 11:00 pm - When Andrew Ladd became the 18th and final player to put a shot on net during Saturday night's showdown between the Blackhawks and the Colorado Avalanche that didn't wan...
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Hawthorne's family tradition hits century markSep 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Who says there aren't any more family-owned businesses anymore? When Hawthorne Race Course kicks off its fall thoroughbred meet Thursday (1:20 p.m. first post), it will ...
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Too much good stuff from 'Z' in Cubs winSep 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Carlos Zambrano isn't a pitching coach and he doesn't he play one on TV, but before he took the mound Friday night in San Francisco, the big righty knew what he had to d...
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Racetracks work together to set 2010 scheduleSep 24, 2009 11:00 pm - A rare spirit of cooperation between thoroughbred tracks led to an unusual result following Thursday's 2010 racing dates hearing: all sides leaving happy. "This is a gre...
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Harden to skip turn in rotationSep 17, 2009 11:00 pm - After allowing 5 runs on 71 pitches over 3 innings in a 9-5 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday night, Cubs starting pitcher Rich Harden was thankful there was still time l...