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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

It's official, Charlie Weis staying at Notre Dame A pocketful of memories for Zak Kustok Sox vanquish pitchers Vazquez, Logan to Atlanta Miller gets his revenge as Sixers down Bulls in OT There go some of the Bears' biggest potential roadblocks Illini so close, but ... Khabibulin not yet game-ready for Hawks Police divers find Pit Martin's body Numbers good for Gooden Forte could join select company Reports: Weis to return with Irish next season Dissing ex-girlfriends gets Stars' Avery suspended Giants suspend Burress for rest of season Oak Forest gets up early, stays up late High School Roundup: H-F finds range, sinks L-Way East

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Bears' new rallying cry: Win out Rose stays humble Lockport dome helps athletes beat winter Hawks take away positives from trip Former Blackhawk Pit Martin dies Dvoracek suffers season-ending injury Hold on, Bears fans, NFC North title still within reach Cubs: Wood, Howry declined salary arbitration Unbeaten Illini face tough challenge Purple passion or golden domer Armstrong to race in 2009 Tour Browns' Anderson out for season after injuring knee Sandburg doesn't give in vs. Lemont

Monday, December 1, 2008

Bears self-destruct in 34-14 embarrassment to Vikes Comeback kids show growth spurt Back home, Hawks look to get cookin' Inconsistent Bears defense perplexes 'The Bus' Ring thing for Vikes' Frazier Dvoracek injured on second play of game Panthers stun Pack; Steelers rule vs. Pats Will 2009 Irish be Weis guys? Hughes no fan of coming off bench Irish, Tar Heels both win easily without their brightest stars Central? West? It's mix and match this season

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Trojans' dominance of Irish puts Weis on chopping block Lemont finishes as runner-up for second straight season Bears math: It's all about division Hawks' trip ends on a downer Another 'D'-sastrous beginning for Bulls Loss to Kings doesn't sit well with Toews DePaul bounces Indiana St. Southern Illinois knocked out in Round 1 of FCS playoffs Season ends for Bears' Vasher University of Illinois tutoring center assists only athletes Fitz should stick with coaching, avoid pitching Class 6A Football: Lemont can't find any room Class 6A Football: Lemont 'D' has its moments HIgh School Rondup: 'A big step' for Evergreen Community Sports Calendar

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Special-teams play a sore spot for Vikings Hawks come up empty Irish eye upset Del Negro gives Bulls a little break Illini find a way to win Johnson placed on IR Smith heats up in NIU's win Big man delivers for Bloom High School Roundup: Richards doesn't go quietly vs. Leo

Friday, November 28, 2008

Harris feeling like he's getting better Bulls Hawks' Khabibulin hurt Lovie pours praise on Vikes' Peterson Illini geared up for Island Invite The Tony Romo show Titans trounce Lions Lions' Hanson goes long way to tie record Lemont makes its second straight appearance in the state championship game - and again faces a tough test Lemont laying it all on the lines

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Cold stretch dooms Bulls SouthtownStar/Pepsi Player of the Year Thornton scores OT goal for Sharks Vasher out indefinitely SouthtownStar Football Coach Of The Year SouthtownStar/Pepsi 2008 All-Area Football Team SouthtownStar Football All-Area Honorable Mention Vikings' Williamses will play Sunday Cassel's worth skyrockets Del Negro gets his due in San Antonio Fire says goodbye to Herron Nelson stands tall in Bloom Township's victory Foster leads Hillcrest to Galaxy tournament title

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Not a banner day: Fans plan to sue Fire This wild(cat), crazy idea could pay off for Bears Hughes happy to play hero Illini might find it tough to bounce back quickly Reality not fun for Irish Navy defense just too much for Northern Illinois Cheer up, Chicago: At least our turkeys will be on the table Harangody, Irish take down Texas NCAA gives Indiana three years probation over Sampson calls Vick gets suspended sentence Mitchell thinks drug use is down in MLB Crete-Monee crushes Oak Forest Turner rallies Marian past LWE

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Rose scores 25, but Hughes beats Jazz at buzzer For a rookie, he's got the right touch ... down Hughes is great late for Bulls What's Piniella pining for to help Cubs? Plenty Bears can't forget their own 'A.P.' Hawks' Eager anything but third-rate on third line Tiger-GM deal on empty Irish win battle of Indiana; Loyola, Bradley lose Lockport, Sandburg, Lemont bowlers boast plenty of experience Norris lifts H-F; Hillcrest survives H-F tough enough in opener

Monday, November 24, 2008

Bears cruise behind five sacks, four interceptions Nuggets' late show too much for Bulls SouthtownStar Boys Basketball Preseason Top 10 Bears unveil wildcat formation Season score: Bears 1, dummies 0 Sacks tuneup sounds good to Bears 'D' Injury bug hits Bears Head start boosts Vikings Perfect Tenn.? Favre says no Illini win, get the vote out BCS standings favor Texas, for now 'Cats crack Top 25

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Catch a clue, Bears: Receiver a primary need Hawks becoming road warriors Air apparent? Bulls' Rose already showing he's special Babich's replacement? Lovie could fill the 'D' coordinator job 'Cats have 9 wins Irish eyes are frowning Freeman says pros' edge not physical Khabibulin turns back penalty shot Blount carries Loyola to win over Western Michigan Bears put Miller on IR Caravan's turn is over Providence's journey ends Scoring blitz puts Lemont in title game H-F's Dobben claims two seconds at state championships Community Sports Calendar

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Bears eyeing more opportunities for left tackle Williams Behind Hughes, Rose, Bulls finally break through Havlat starting to return to old form for Blackhawks Postseason plans not on Weis' mind Bowled over: Plenty on line for Illini, NU Sweet Sioux Tomahawk to be retired today Deng scratched vs. Warriors College Basketball: Rivalry has DePaul, UIC players excited SIU falls to UCLA Sorenstam farewell includes drug test For Providence, nothing short of a state championship will do Beecher unable to connect High School Roundup: H-F's Dobben reaches finals in two events at state meet

Friday, November 21, 2008

Illinois, NU retiring tomahawk trophy So far, a nice road grip Anderson's struggles a mystery to Bears Humiliated Bulls take day off Sox set to sign Cuban standout Viciedo Briggs says money hasn't changed Bears Hawks' Byfuglien, Sopel at center of trade speculation Yankees control shifts to Hal Steinbrenner Fire loans Blanco to Santos Laguna Mount Carmel going full throttle — and having fun Providence aiming to stay on home run Lemont on guard for Antioch High School Roundup: Strange? That's OK by Hillcrest

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Pain in Portland: Blazers blast Bulls by 42 points Hester still waiting for a breakthrough More than Fall League legends Johnson proving to be a big plus for Blackhawks Metcalf back, accepts punishment for taking banned substance Put the tag on Derrick Rose: He's IT Hamstring injury forces Deng to miss game vs. Blazers South Suburban College on national soccer stage College Baskeball: Illinois ready for first road show Home finale for the first Weis guys Fantasy Football: Things just getting started for Bucs' Dunn Could there be a rumble at midfield? Goodell reinstates Pacman Jones High School Roundup: Richards plucks branch from the family tree

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Andrew heads the list of area boys bowling contenders Rose, Gordon get offensive, but Bulls start trip with 'L' Blackhawks pull trigger on rare shootout victory Pick 6? Bears may scratch off a playoff spot Sox spring from Tucson to Glendale Dempster one rich pitcher Hey, Cubs, it's time for forward progress Still Juiced up: In a disappointing season for Illinois, Williams longs to go bowling — even if it's in Detroit Kane's 20th birthday 'nothing special' In the polls, Bears are way behind AL MVP award goes to Pedroia Armstrong fears for his safety at Tour High School Roundup: Shepard opens season in style Girls State Swimming and Diving: H-F's Dobben aims to leave her mark Southland Girls State Swimming and Diving Qualifiers

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Ryan Dempster reaches new deal with Cubs No Better Setter Go West? Young Rose not too familiar with Bulls' woes For Bears, the fix is in (these ideas) Hawks eager to be tested Fire can't douse workload just yet Did McCready want a ring from Roger? NL MVP award to Pujols Banner season for Oak Forest's Brown 2008 Southtownstar All-Area Girls Volleyball Team Top-ranked Marian drops opener Lane knocks out Morgan Park

Monday, November 17, 2008

Marian Catholic has depth charge Cubs to play at new Yankee Stadium in April Mark Cuban sued by SEC for insider trading Cheesy does it, and how Bears GM Angelo knows what's 'D' matter For Bears' Babich, 'D' stands for 'disappointing' Bears say Lovie's not interested in University of Tennessee job Short of it: Penalties do in Hawks Manning is now manning Hester's kickoff return spot As Bears defense can't get grip on foes, Lovie and Co. can't grip reality 49ers roll past Rams; Buccaneers outlast Vikings; Titans go to 10-0 Rare NASCAR 3-peat for Johnson

Sunday, November 16, 2008

In some ways, Orton, Rodgers already are tied Air apparent steps it up Same old Illini lead us to new Hawks logo Irish hold off Navy - barely 'D' drives Wildcats Ohio State knocks off Illinois Campbell ready to take on Sharks North Carolina pounds Pennsylvania Bowyer clinches Nationwide crown Babe Ruth bigger than bad economy Taking it on the run Br. Rice gets booted Better than instant replay: Lemont prevails St. Rita stumbles down stretch Mother McAuley third, but effort not third-rate Splashy display by Sandburg Community Sports Calendar

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Orton expected to start for Bears Wood says leaving Cubs is bittersweet Sox's Quentin declares wrist is fine Bolland's big night for Blackhawks turns blue Red-hot Gordon giving Bulls a boost College Football: Miller, Illini not ready to pack it in College Football: Irish hoping to avoid that sinking feeling Frasor latest Heel coming up lame Yanks to make CC big offer Mount Carmel's secret: Line drive Class 4A State Volleyball: Macs can't make it back

Friday, November 14, 2008

Sox do a Swish slash Cubs to carry on without Wood Shuffle expected on Bears' pass defense Savard accepts ambassador role with Blackhawks Crew puts out Fire in MLS Eastern Conference final Orton looking on target to start Bulls getting their guard(s) back up Vick dogs featured on wine labels Indians' Cliff Lee wins AL Cy Young Award Marist and Mount Carmel in "neighborhood game" For Brother Rice, this one has something familiar St. Rita out to show its 'brand' Another mountain to climb for Providence Lemont not taking Grant for granted

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Sox trade Swisher to Yankees Brother Rice linemen in a class by themselves Mighty Macs prepare for Benet Cubs acquire Gregg; Wood's days with Cubs are over Khabibulin brilliant, but Hawks fall in shootout Rose, Bulls looking to get healthy Piniella: Peavy to Cubs 'only talk' Blackhawks honor Pilote, Magnuson Urlacher shows some love for Cover-2 defense Orton back at practice MLS Playoffs: Fire hope to contain Crew's Schelotto Fantasy Football: Change the course, deride the Cowboys Babe monument packed for move Illinois hopes it's made its point with Paul High School Roundup: Morgan Park makes quick recovery

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Lou thrilled with award, but eyes unfinished business Rose's double-double wasted; Hawks stay perfect Dempster headed to market? Bears' Lloyd catching some silent flak Bolland hopes he's the next Hawks with first goal Bulls eyeing All-Star return Lincecum wins NL Cy Young Award Fire's Soumare showing his worth Ramirez ready to be Sox shortstop Price leads Champions Tour to sweep 2008 Fire/SouthtownStar Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Alonso Flores, Bloom Township 2008 Fire/SouthtownStar Boys Soccer Coach of the Year 2008 Fire/SouthtownStar Boys All-Area Soccer Team Boys Soccer 2008: All-Area Soccer Honorable Mention Tickets to state swimming and diving meet on the line

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Giants' Lincecum wins Cy Young Air goes out of Bears 'D' Former Sox pitcher Score dies Orton likes his chances of facing Packers Catch this: Soto's top NL rookie Let their guard down? Bulls work on it Outside looking in Weis guys? Their numbers are dwindling Hawks' Toews scores some relaxation Cora lines up interview for Mariners gig Green Bay loses star LB Barnett for rest of season St. Laurence rolls early How to get tickets to state football quarterfinals

Monday, November 10, 2008

Soto is rookie of the year; Ramirez is 2nd For Bears, one 'L' of a showcase Blackhawks stay hot, douse Flames Bulls' backcourt reeling after Hinrich's injury Pull the plug on the Rex-periment Rusty Rex can't get it going Orton's ankle improving Titans able to adapt to, then overcome Bears Graham stays at nickel back With a little push from Peterson, Vikings get past Packers Johnson all but clinches NASCAR three-peat High School Basketball: Rich South's Hopman hoping for more oversight of recruiting Cubs' Soto appears odds-on bet to win NL Rookie of the Year award Community Sports Calendar

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Thumbs down Rex can't afford to throw away this chance Hinrich out up to three months Iowa stuns Penn State Buehrle no longer Sox's No. 1 lefty Providence alive and kicking Brother Rice is great late Macs mighty again vs. Lyons Montini too big a mountain for Hillcrest to climb For Lemont, one good turn(over) deserves another (game)

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Titans impressed with Bears rookie Forte Bulls rise over Suns Blackhawks' specialty units becoming something special Orton practices, but listed as doubtful for Sunday's game Fire's Brown feeling down about playing time Shaq in town, but gets the night off Northwestern ready to take on OSU Notre Dame expects big challenge from Boston College What a rush: Mt. Carmel outlasts L-Way East Falloon finally gets his kick St. Rita moves forward Mother McAuley definitely focused

Friday, November 7, 2008

On the defense Peavy derby heats up Del Negro dismisses players' comments Fire moves on Pair of Hawks snubbed from All-Star ballot Orton misses another practice Selig stymieing Cuban from buying Cubs Damage to Weis' knee more extensive than expected For Holverson, a bittersweet goodbye College Football Capsule Previews State football match-ups: Round 2 Falk helps give McAuley Super feeling Lemont's stellar season comes to an end

Thursday, November 6, 2008

King James rules court as Cavaliers down Bulls Orton not ruling out playing against Titans Quick fix: Sox need a speed guy Hawks' Burish avoids suspension Hanie says he's 'ready' MLS Playoffs: Must-win game for McBride, Fire Fantasy Football: Low-end QBs could give high-end results Recovery not keeping Tiger down Williams sisters' wins set up showdown A short walk, but a long run, for Marist's Seiler Southlanders have high aspirations at state finals Cross Country state qualifiers

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Bears not getting much on 'D' outlay Hendry acquisitions no longer a snap Rose vs. LeBron: The rebirth of a rivalry at hand Right on line(s): Hawks getting contributions all around No Holtz barred: Former ND boss gives talk to Bulls Fire's Busch gains honor, but thinking bigger Weis: Irish game vs. Pitt wasn't good enough USC's Carroll: BCS system stinks Playoff quarterbacks have all the answers Bremen's run comes to end No. 1 McAuley to meet No. 2 Marist in sectional final Swimming: Mustangs make big splash in SSC Red

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Bulls' comeback falls short Hawk's Quenneville enjoys win vs. former team Orton's demise exaggerated Life of Brian: More needed for Bears to be best Steltz mode an option for Bears Vazquez's days with the Sox appear numbered Hughes working out, but return unknown Hawks' Brouwer finally lights the lamp Blockbuster: Iverson dealt to Pistons A good showing for rowing Doom for duffers Brewers open bidding for CC; Cubs, Nats swap pitchers Oak Forest, Lemont set for rematch Bremen, Andrew one step from state berth

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Livin' and dyin' with the Cubs LOL... Ummm, wait 'til next year! (10/04/2008 11:34:09 PM)