Articles filed under Sports Leagues
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Illinois has some options if Penn State stacks the boxSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN - It seems only logical. As Illinois' offense continues to pile up the vast majority of its yardage on the ground - 73 percent during its three-game win streak...
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They can give your fantasy team a boostSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - OK, three weeks are in the books. At this point, you should have your team's strengths and weaknesses pretty well figured out. As for filling in those holes -- and to co...
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Lapointe sees Toews as captain materialSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Maybe Blackhawks veteran Martin Lapointe knows something nobody else does. The Hawks may or may not name a team captain before Thursday's opener at Minnesota, but Lapoin...
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Cubs win! Cubs in!Sep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - The Chicago Cubs started Friday night's playoff party in Cincinnati before the sun set and the fans arrived outside Wrigley Field. People in the Wrigleyville neighborhoo...
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Rex rules didn't help former starterSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Where are they now? Like so much hot air, the many members of the Grossman Apologist Society have dissipated and disappeared. So vile, vehement and vapid only days or we...
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Piniella is perhaps Hendry's best pickupSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - MIAMI -- A week ago, I penned a column about the off-season acquisitions made by Cubs general manager Jim Hendry. The idea was to grade the GM on his moves. It seems mor...
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Williams' talk amuses UrlacherSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher says he's amused -- somewhat -- by talkative Lions wide receiver Roy Williams, who last year guaranteed a victory over the Bears a...
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Wirtz had a good side that people never sawSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - The last time those of us in the Chicago hockey media saw Bill Wirtz was at the May 29 news conference at the United Center to introduce prized rookie Jonathan Toews. Wi...
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Bears' defensive depth facing challengeSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Simply put, the Bears' injury situation on defense is disastrous. Both starting cornerbacks, Nate Vasher (groin) and Charles Tillman (ankle), were unable to practice at ...
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Lions will make passing attack do the talkingSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Detroit Lions receiver Roy Williams didn't guarantee a victory over the Bears on Wednesday. He tried that last season in Week 2, and the Lions were pounded 34-7 at Soldi...