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MORRISSEY: Jordan is better than Kobe, but LeBron is another matter
To most of us in Chicago, there’s no hesitancy when it comes to choosing between Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Bryant is a great player and does a nice impression of MJ, but equals? No. We’re talking Dr. Evil and Mini- Me here. Anything Bryant has …Read More
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Hawks infused with sense of urgency after Game 2 debacle
The Blackhawks almost habitually respond well to adversity. Sometimes it seems like they’re never better than when they’re in a tough spot. So maybe the Hawks have the Detroit Red Wings right where they want them, with their Western Conference semifinal series tied 1-1 after …Read More
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Angels’ 6-2 win over White Sox a walk in the park
ANAHEIM, Calif. — As if 10 walks Saturday weren’t enough to make pitching coach Don Cooper scratch his head, an unexpected source — right-hander Jake Peavy — piled on five more in the White Sox’ 6-2 loss Sunday to the Los Angeles Angels. Peavy (5-2), …Read More
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Lack of clutch hitting scuttles quality start in Cubs’ 4-3 loss
The Cubs’ pitching continues to be strong, with left-hander Travis Wood earning his ninth consecutive quality start Sunday at Wrigley Field. The last Cubs pitcher with such a streak was Mordecai Brown, who had 11 in a row in 1908. But the Cubs’ hitting with …Read More
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Cubs
Lack of clutch hitting scuttles quality start in Cubs’ 4-3 loss
The Cubs’ pitching continues to be strong, with left-hander Travis Wood earning his ninth consecutive quality start Sunday at Wrigley Field. The last Cubs pitcher …Read More
White Sox
AWOL power stroke plagues Paul Konerko
ANAHEIM, Calif. — One fourth of the way into the season, Paul Konerko has four home runs, slightly off his customary pace and what he …Read More
Bears
Bears, top pick Kyle Long agree to four-year deal
The Bears agreed to terms Friday with first-round pick Kyle Long, the 20th overall selection, on a four-year contract with an option. Long was the …Read More
Bulls
Bulls in for some agony with coming roster losses
Goodbye, Nate Robinson. Arrivederci, Marco Belinelli. Good luck, Rip Hamilton. Hardly knew you, Daequan Cook. ‘‘We’ll see what the market calls for,’’ Bulls coach Tom …Read More
Blackhawks
Hawks infused with sense of urgency after Game 2 debacle
The Blackhawks almost habitually respond well to adversity. Sometimes it seems like they’re never better than when they’re in a tough spot. So maybe the …Read More
Colleges
Hard-hitting Benedictine gains at-large bid to D-III regionals
In a 32-10 regular season, Benedictine tied a school record for victories and won No. 900 for 41st-year coach John Ostrowski. What the Eagles couldn’t …Read More
High Schools
IHSA governs preseason football practice
The IHSA on Wednesday released its new Football Acclimatization Policy, which will govern how often and how long teams can work out at the start of the preseason, along with what equipment they can wear. The concept is to protect the players, but it doesn't come without some contradictions. read more...Other Teams
Early goal dooms punchless Fire to defeat
CHESTER, Pa. — Jack McInerney scored his Major League Soccer-leading eighth goal of the season in the third minute, and the Philadelphia Union made it …Read More
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