Articles filed under Sports Leagues
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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...
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Sox' Fields won't be among AL award winnersSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - White Sox third baseman/left fielder Josh Fields should get plenty of votes, but he figures to fall short in American League Rookie of the Year voting. Outside of Fields...
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Mickelson, Weir in opening duelSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - MONTREAL -- Roughly 30 percent of Canadian golfers play left-handed. In Quebec, the figure is about 40 percent. Today in a Presidents Cup match, it will be an even 50 pe...
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Cubs not up to par in loss to MarlinsSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - MIAMI -- The golf analogy before the game seemed humorous. "We started out yesterday with three mulligans in our pocket, and we hit one out of bounds," Cubs manager Lou ...
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Wirtz's ties to Lake CountySep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - William W. Wirtz was visible as the Chicago Blackhawks' owner, but Lake County is where he pursued some of his other interests. One of the few herds of beef cattle in th...
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It's time for Garland trade rumors to beginSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - The White Sox' win total is lacking this season, but they still have some enviable depth with starting pitching. Mark Buehrle and Javier Vazquez anchor the rotation, fol...