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"Tuning Out" the Easy Media Answers
December 27, 2007 by
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The Bulls "tuned out" Scott Skiles. Ask anybody - it's the general consensus. But what does that even mean? And did the bandying about of this relatively meaningless phrase lead to the premature firing of a guy who might actually be the best coach for this team?
Let's Play Trade
December 12, 2007 by
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The Bulls have been involved in murmurs surrounding trades of big-name players throughout the last couple seasons. But you don't necessarily have to hit the motherlode to make an impact, and sometimes smaller deals do more for up-and-coming teams. Bulls columnist Charlie Danoff...
Early Bird Catches the Winners
December 11, 2007 by
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Sure, the Kentucky Derby is still almost six months away, but is it every too early to start thinking about making some money on it? We think not... Handicapping expert and horse-racing fanatic Greg Melikov previews some possible Derby contenders.
Sean Taylor: Morality and the Lesson of Hope
December 11, 2007 by
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Many, many members of the sports media responded to Sean Taylor's murder by jumping to the conclusion that the former Redskins safety essentially brought death upon himself. As time goes on and details are released, that looks to be less and less true. Why, then, was it the initial...
Matters of Size
December 09, 2007 by
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The Bulls' big men have been much-maligned for a number of years now - be it Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler or Ben Wallace and friends. With Wallace continuing to be inconsistent, it's been encouraging so far to see the energy and hustle that Joakim Noah has been able to provide...
The Bears Are Dead, Long Live the Bears
December 07, 2007 by
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The Bears' season is all over but the crying. Sure, there are three games left - but those are more auditions for next year than anything. Which begs the question... What can the Bears do with the balance of their season to make it worthwhile for everyone involved.
The Travails of Captain Kirk
December 07, 2007 by
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Kirk Hinrich's arrival in Chicago after the 2003 NBA Draft signaled a changing of the guard for the Bulls. It meant the beginning of the end for Jerry Krause's ultra-talented, potential-laden, youth-driven rebuilding plan. At the time, that was welcomed by Chicago basketball...
Playing with Playoff Possibilities
December 04, 2007 by
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You've debated it with your friends, your co-workers, and the bartender at your local watering hole - how can college football fix its postseason? Chances are, somebody in that argument wants a playoff... Well, CSR is happy to oblige. Here is your definitive - perhaps your only...
No Hay for Bears, Despite Shining Sun
December 03, 2007 by
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The Bears had every opportunity to beat the New York Giants at rainy, cold Soldier Field on Sunday. They failed to seize any of them, and walked off the field with a disappointing 21-16 loss and a 5-7 record that basically removes them from playoff contention. There's little more...
Bonds - Another Target in War on Drugs?
November 30, 2007 by
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You've heard the people who think Barry Bonds cheated, and those who don't. You've read the perspectives of people who want him in jail for perjury, and others who think he deserves no penalty at all. But have you looked at Bonds as a target of the federal government'...
A Special Coach for Special Teams
November 30, 2007 by
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Everybody knows Devin Hester is great. Most realize he's the greatest kick returner of all time. But not enough people are aware of the man behind the screen - the Bears' Special Teams Coordinator, Dave Toub. By resigning him this offseason, Bears solidified their "third...
Tim Tebow ? Touchdown Machine
November 24, 2007 by
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There are a plethora of Heisman candidates in this crazy year of college football, and as top teams fall left and right, no clear-cut frontrunner has emerged. But in the end - though his team will certainly not play for the national title and he won't play on Sunday's for at...
Bears Playing Chicken
November 24, 2007 by
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The Bears season has been a disappointing one, from the opening-day loss in San Diego to the most recent failure in Seattle, and a big part of that has been injuries to key cogs in the Chicago football machine. With the team's playoff chances all but dead, is it time to err on...
Midnight Lute Scares Away Cigar Mile Nominees
November 23, 2007 by
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Saturday will see the running of the $300,000 Cigar Mile - the annual one-mile run at Aqueduct Racetrack in New York that carries the name of one of America's greatest horses. This year, another great horse is making many question whether their horses belong in the field.
The Essence of Bonds
November 20, 2007 by
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Much has been said about Barry Bonds. Perhaps too much. In one, gigantic, fell swoop, D-Wil addresses and dismantles it all and shows you the truth at the center - the very essence of the entire controversy.
Bad, Bad Chicago Bulls
November 20, 2007 by
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The Bulls have fallen to 1-2 on their current Circus trip, putting the overall record at a dismal 2-7. Heading into Denver tonight, things really need to start getting better fast if Chicago's ballers are planning any sort of playoff experience.
Seattle Sadness
November 20, 2007 by
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The Bears failed - for the fourth time this season - to secure two victories in a row. Despite jumping out to a lead in Seattle, Lovie and Co. laid an egg on Sunday and ended up on the wrong side of a 30-23 game at Qwest Field. Is it time to call in the fat lady for a final aria?
November Madness - Year of the ... ?
November 19, 2007 by
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With the NCAA hoops season fully underway, it's time to start wondering how things are going to shake out. A couple early upsets and some superstar freshmen spice things up and add to the excitement, but what will characterize this year in college basketball?
The Bonds Indictment - Nothing Is As It Seems
November 16, 2007 by
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After years and years of trying, the federal government finally pushed through an indictment for Barry Bonds. Akin to trying Al Capone for tax evasion, the charges are perjury and obstruction of justice. But that is hardly the whole story - just ask D-Wil.
Money Matters
November 16, 2007 by
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At the end of the football season - and the basketball season, too - a handful of collegiate athletes will abandon the whole school thing and start training for pro ball. Endorsements will come their way before they are even drafted. Ryan Meyer explores the idea of letting those endorsements...
The Unofficial Big Ten Championship Game
November 15, 2007 by
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For the 23rd time, the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry game will decide the Big Ten Championship. The winner goes on to Rose Bowl glory, while the price for failure is a two-game losing streak and a fall down (or perhaps out of) the rankings. It may not have the high stakes or star power...
Charging the Defense
November 15, 2007 by
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There are a lot of stats to dissect through nine games of this Bears season - some good, some bad, some just confusing. Dustin Beutin does his best to sort through the mess and explain what's really going on with the Bears defense.
Kane, Toews and the Return of the 'Hawks
November 14, 2007 by
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With the Bears struggling, the Bulls straight up stinking and the general failure of our baseball teams, Chicago is ready for the Blackhawks to be back on the map. And the team has obliged, offering up two of the most exciting young, budding superstars in hockey.
Two Strikes for NCAA Basketball
November 14, 2007 by
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Hoops fans love this time of year - the NBA in full swing, and the college season getting going with tournaments all over the country. But, as D-Wil explains, there are a couple of NCAA mistakes that threaten to tarnish this year in college basketball.
Winning Ugly
November 12, 2007 by
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The Bears broke out in the fourth quarter on the strength of Rex Grossman's arm, but it was about as ugly as wins get in the NFL. Not that they should be apologizing for eking out a victory over one of the league's worst teams, but it's hard to get excited about a season...
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