Articles filed under Sports
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Who will run the team now?Sep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - As unsettled as the Blackhawks have been as a franchise for the better part of the last decade, there are more questions ahead after the death Wednesday of longtime owne...
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Brazil ends U.S. streak in Women's World CupSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - HANGZHOU, China -- The streak is over, and so is the United States' bid for a third Women's World Cup championship. Brazil and its star player Marta put on a dazzling pe...
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What's your take on Bill Wirtz and the Hawks?Sep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Longtime Blackhawks owner and president Bill Wirtz died Wednesday, leaving some uncertainty about the Blackhawks' organization. What was your opinion of Wirtz? How might...
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Round-up: Burlington girls win conferenceSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Burlington Central shot its way to the team title with a 434 at the Big Northern Conference Golf Tournament Wednesday at the par-72 Timber Pointe Golf Course in Poplar G...
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Round-up: Alfaro's goal and assist pace PanthersSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Round Lake's boys soccer team picked up another win Wednesday night. Gilberto Alfaro and Cesar Garcia scored, as the Panthers and keeper Joe Landa shut out visiting Vern...
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Players await Griese's first start with cautious anticipationSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Reaction in the locker room to the quarterback shuffle was subdued for the most part. Asked about Brian Griese's strengths, leading receiver Bernard Berrian said, "That'...
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Benet's Canulli decides she, Seton Hall are perfect matchSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Benet softball player Laura Canulli knew she liked Seton Hall when she visited the campus. Now she's made it official. The senior shortstop verbally committed on Tuesday...
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Piniella in no rush to mull playoff rosterSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - MIAMI -- Cubs manager Lou Piniella stressed again Wednesday that the Cubs have not even discussed a playoff roster. He also gave a reason why. "I think Jim was a little ...
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Winters suspended for rest of seasonSep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Umpire Mike Winters was suspended by Major League Baseball for the remainder of the regular season Wednesday because of his confrontation with San Diego's Mi...
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Sadly, Wirtz never did correct error of his waysSep 26, 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...