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Southern Rocketop wins $90,000 Galt Trot at Maywood
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Southern Rocketop's new owner, Tor Birger Krageboen of Norway, got an immediate return on his undisclosed investment Friday night when the Illinois-bred gelding was an authoritative winner of Maywood Park's $90,000 Galt Trot for 3-year-old colts and geldings.
White Sox close to deal with Omar Vizquel
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Backup shortstop also would serve as mentor to Alexei Ramirez
It may have taken nearly half a decade, but the White Sox finally could sign shortstop Omar Vizquel, who will be 43 years old in April.
Cap could delay signing Hawks' 3 stars
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Chicago Blackhawks have to clear enough money room for next season
EDMONTON, Alberta -- Something happened en route to the Blackhawks' announcement of the contract extensions of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith.
Chicago Bears promote Kahlil Bell
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Running back will replace Garrett Wolfe, who's out for season
As Kahlil Bell sat in an office Friday and signed a contract to the Bears' 53-man roster, the undrafted rookie free-agent running back spotted the names of Walter Payton and Gale Sayers on the wall.
Illinois expects boost from return of Jeffrey Jordan
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He plays his first game Saturday against Presbyterian
CHAMPAIGN -- When Demetri McCamey was on the court Tuesday night against Northern Illinois, everything was fine for Illinois.
Cubs make it official: Grabow is coming back
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Left-handed reliever signs 2-year deal for $7.5 million
The Cubs kicked off the free agent season Friday with a move that had been telegraphed since September, officially re-signing John Grabow to a two-year, $7.5 million deal.
Bears tackles need to reassert themselves
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Orlando Pace and Chris Williams have had their troubles
One got knocked out. The other got knocked over. Neither Orlando Pace nor Chris Williams had a night to remember Nov. 12, the last time the Bears took the field.
Salmons' shooting starting to improve for Bulls
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Chicago Bulls guard at 20 percentage points better on trip
LOS ANGELES -- A regular sight following any Bulls practice is seeing John Salmons leaving the court last, hundreds of extra jumpers in his wake.
Lakers dump Bulls 108-93
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Luol Deng's strong start takes a pounding against defending NBA champs
LOS ANGELES -- The numbers are not what Luol Deng monitors to gauge his comeback from the stress fracture in his right leg last season.
Blackhawks off to fast start with 7-1 victory
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Offense takes off in second period to rout Calgary Flames
CALGARY, Alberta -- Once their lead hit five goals, the Blackhawks didn't figure to get complacent.
Notre Dame beats Long Beach State 82-62
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Long Beach State provided good test for 1 half
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- When Notre Dame's Ben Hansbrough crashed onto the floor, Tyrone Nash heard him let out a yell. The home crowd, meanwhile, heard the unmistakable thud of Hansbrough's body slamming into the hardwood.
Northern Illinois faces stern test at Ohio University
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Huskies trying to get to MAC title game
Northern Illinois has become a two-headed monster, riding a four-game winning streak while strategically deploying a pair of competent quarterbacks -- DeMarcus Grady and Chandler Harnish.
Northwestern players shrug off rivalry against home-state Badgers
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When you grow up as a sports fan in Wisconsin, there's not much freedom of expression.
For the record, Notre Dame's impressive '06 recruits came up short
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Success spotty for group that is 16-19 over last 3 seasons
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Wading through the tumult at Notre Dame, prepping for the last time he would sprint onto his home turf as a player, Robby Parris strapped on his shoulder pads. Under a polo shirt. Which was buttoned...
Easy explanations for Bears' silence
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They have their reasons for stiffing NBC's Bob Costas
Rick Morrissey: You probably have heard Bears general manager Jerry Angelo, coach Lovie Smith and quarterback Jay Cutler turned down an opportunity to talk with Bob Costas for NBC's Sunday night pregame show.
Barlow leads No. 5 Notre Dame women past MSU, 68-67
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Thanks to Ashley Barlow, Notre Dame withstood a tough test on the road.
Large contracts limiting Cubs strategy
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Players such at Alfonso Soriano and Milton Bradley create money problems for club
The Cubs changed the course of franchise history three years ago Friday when they signed Alfonso Soriano to an eight-year, $136 million deal.
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