Mike Spellman
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Clown-like Cubs blown to bits by PiratesMay 28, 2011 12:00 am - The good news out of Wrigley Field on Saturday was the rain that arrived late in the game was never heavy enough to cause a delay or require the tarp to be unfurled. But...
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Quade believes Coleman will get it turned around in IowaMay 28, 2011 12:00 am - The return of Randy Wells from the 15-day disabled list Saturday meant Casey Coleman (2-4, 7.25 ERA) was the one caught in a numbers game and ultimately shipped off to T...
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Who’s the most fearless — Byrd or 72-year-old jockey?May 26, 2011 12:00 am - Byrd is the word: Baseball players may not be the best athletes in all of professional sports, but they sure are among the bravest. Standing at the plate faci...
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Collaboration cornerstone of local landscaping companyMay 20, 2011 12:00 am - It’s a simple premise, really, according to Dave Rooney. “He designs, we install … we collaborate,” he said, motioning across the table and back. The “he” is John Fitzge...
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Rush, Slaughter hit road for some key rematchesMay 20, 2011 12:00 am - After pulling out a nail-biter last week on the road against the Arizona Rattlers, courtesy of a Chris Gould 33-yard field goal with 1 second remaining, the Chicago Rush...
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Rodman staying in great shapeMay 19, 2011 12:00 am - Still the same: Dennis Rodman was at the UC for Game 2 and told reporters he didn't want to be a “fat guy” when he got older. Um, not a problem there for the just-t...
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Rodman amazed at his lasting popularityMay 18, 2011 12:00 am - For a guy who has lived life to the max and has seemingly seen and done everything, it was kind of surprising to see how much the past few months of that life have affec...
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Heat takes advantage of ice-cold BullsMay 18, 2011 12:00 am - Maybe it only seems like the Bulls have been able to dominate fourth quarters all season. So it was a bit of a surprise to a soldout crowd at the United Center when they...
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Cavs fans all aboard Bulls bandwagonMay 16, 2011 12:00 am - Cleveland rocks! … for the Bulls that is. Even after all the heartache Michael Jordan wreaked on the Cavaliers and the city of Cleveland during his reign of greatness, i...
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Cold chills out CubsMay 14, 2011 12:00 am - The Cubs played a rare November night game Saturday. Nah, it just felt that way what with a steady rain, a 19-mph wind whipping down from the north and a game-time tempe...