Articles filed under Sports
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Contreras still here, still strugglingJul 31, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- On the not-so-good side for the White Sox, Tuesday afternoon's nonwaiver trade deadline came and went, and starting pitcher Jose Contreras stayed put. Give c...
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Big strides for humble HesterJul 31, 2007 11:00 pm - BOURBONNAIS -- With Devin Hester rapidly approaching rock-star status, there could be concerns that the 24-year-old won't be able to keep a level head or stay focused. N...
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Defensive tackle Walker gets 5-year, $25 million dealJul 31, 2007 11:00 pm - BOURBONNAIS -- The Bears and newly acquired defensive tackle Darwin Walker agreed on a five-year, $25 million contract that includes an $8.5 million signing bonus and re...
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Police: Cocaine found at Beck's house on day he diedJul 31, 2007 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Police found evidence of cocaine and drug paraphernalia at former major-league pitcher Rod Beck's home on the day he died. A police report released Tuesday in...
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Wojcik, Elk Grove bats too much for ProspectJul 31, 2007 11:00 pm - Starting Derek Wojcik for Elk Grove's Cook County American Legion opener could have been viewed by some as risky business. But the Elk Grove right-hander bore no resembl...
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Delaney expands on issuesJul 31, 2007 11:00 pm - When it comes to speculation about a potential Big Ten expansion, the cart hasn't just gotten ahead of the horse. It has lapped the entire field several times. That's st...
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Garnett, Celtics move forward with Big ThreeJul 31, 2007 11:00 pm - BOSTON -- Kevin Garnett gives Boston a new Big Three that brings the Celtics much closer to what their old Big Three delivered -- an NBA title. The Celtics, who have 16 ...
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Big Ten's three new coaches facing unique challengesJul 31, 2007 11:00 pm - No one knows if Mark Dantonio can prevent Michigan State's annual October nosedive, or if Tim Brewster can take Minnesota to a relevant bowl game, or if Bill Lynch can t...
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Cubs like where they standJul 31, 2007 11:00 pm - A few hours after Cubs general manager Jim Hendry let the trade deadline come and go without a move, saying he had faith in his players, they reminded him why. Solid sta...
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Red Sox grab Gagne from RangersJul 31, 2007 11:00 pm - Eric Gagne's comeback has landed him a new role on a new team: helping the Red Sox close out the Yankees. Gagne, pitching like his old self following two elbow operation...