Articles filed under Sports
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From ashes of blowout loss, Illini saw their fortunes riseSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - Most sports fans in this state probably never noticed that Illinois played host to Penn State on Oct. 22, 2005. In a fortuitous bit of scheduling, the Illini's 95th home...
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Next Irish worry: Purdue's PainterSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - As if being 0-4 isn't bad enough, Notre Dame has yet to go against a truly elite quarterback this season. None of the four starting signalcallers the Fighting Irish have...
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Geneva dominates rival BulldogsSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - A Batavia-Geneva girls tennis match is usually a showcase for two solid teams, as well as an opportunity to renew a great rivalry. Tuesday afternoon in Geneva, the Vikin...
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Brazil next challenge for U.S. soccerSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - The happenings over the past few days have made our trip to China exciting, nerve-wracking, and adventurous. First, we (the United States) won the "Group of Death" by de...
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Cubs' rotation in state of fluxSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - MIAMI -- When it comes to the Cubs' pitching rotation, nothing is set in stone, including Thursday's start by Steve Trachsel. If the Cubs can clinch the National League ...
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Sadly, Wirtz never did correct error of his waysSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - This could have been the obituary's opening paragraph. "Bill Wirtz, the grinch who stole big-time hockey in Chicago, died Wednesday at age 77." This might be his endurin...
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Mount Carmel hangs on in 8ASep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - The top teams stayed the same in all eight classes in The Associated Press statewide rankings for high school football released Tuesday. In 8A, Mount Carmel (5-0) rallie...
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Grossman benched, Griese starts SundaySep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - The Chicago Bears have seen enough of Rex Grossman. Now it's Brian Griese's turn. The much anticipated quarterback change became official Wednesday when the defending NF...
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Judge tightens Vick's freedom after failing drug testSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - RICHMOND, Va. -- A federal judge placed tighter restrictions on Michael Vick today after he tested positive for marijuana. Because of the result, U.S. District Judge Hen...
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Huskies deliver DVC crownSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - Naperville North state returnee Amanda Bruski has served as coach Greta Williams' right hand this season. Williams acknowledged the indispensable role Bruski has perform...