Articles filed under Sports
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NU's defense under the gunSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Since 2000, Northwestern's offensive identity has been anchored to the scheme it runs -- the wildly popular shotgun spread. Players have shuffled through the program, bu...
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Carmel's making stridesSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - No matter how a tennis match is going, partners Jen Lee and Kristina Eilers stay upbeat. Lee, a senior, and Eilers, a sophomore, make up Carmel's rapidly improving No. 1...
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Meadows keeps even perspectiveSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Rolling Meadows hasn't forgotten where and when its season ended last year. But tonight's Mid-Suburban East football showdown at Prospect is also not the game the Mustan...
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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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Judson men's soccer players honoredSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - For the second time this season, two Judson University men's soccer players swept the CCAC Player of the Week honors. Both senior Mark Howlett and freshman Neil Thompson...
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Exploring the back roads for Americana and anglingSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - The red-tailed hawk swooped down, practically skimming the hood on my truck. A tremendous sight if I may say so. And I continued on, wondering if the hawk thought my tru...