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White Sox, OF/DH Andruw Jones agree on 1-year deal
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Outfielder-DH coming off two poor seasons
For the second time in a week, the White Sox signed an aging player they have sought for years, although the question is whether outfielder Andruw Jones can be as valuable as infielder Omar Vizquel, or whether either might be the...
Report: Iverson set to retire
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Allen Iverson is set to retire from the NBA, according to an online report.
Favre says Cutler will be fine
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Vikings quarterback Brett Favre is aware of the post-game exchange Donovan McNabb had with Jay Cutler during which McNabb offered words of encouragement. Favre was asked Wednesday what kind of advice he would give to the struggling Cutler.
It's about whether Cutler wants Martz
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Reported interest in Ron Turner's job unlikely to sit well with Lovie Smith
David Haugh: Didn't Mike Martz already make life uncomfortable enough for Lovie Smith earlier this season by calling out the immaturity of Jay Cutler, the quarterback Martz now reportedly would...
Illinois beats Wofford 78-64
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Illini style has changed with freshmen leading way
CHAMPAIGN -- Last season Mike Davis really never had to worry about getting his shots each game. Chester Frazier usually provided them for him.
Illinois football to play 'spoiler'
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Illini coach Ron Zook says team has much to play for against Cincinnati
Illinois' recent practices aren't what coach Ron Zook said a lot of people probably imagine.
Ex-Bear preparing his Vikings defense for Sunday's matchup
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Ex-Bear preparing his Minnesota Vikings defense for Sunday's matchup
Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier loves Chicago and aspires to one day become an NFL head coach.
Briggs: Toughest comic book geek?
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Chicago Bears linebacker a big aficionado of genre
Bears linebacker Lance Briggs may be the most nonchalant comic book geek in the world, understandably oblivious to the taunts and snickers that greet your average, physically less-intimidating hard-core enthusiast.
Notre Dame mum on swirling issues
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Jimmy Clausen will start vs. Stanford despite Saturday night altercation
Where there used to be a cohesive, buoyant Notre Dame football team, there is now a chaotic whorl of fragmented pieces and media blackouts. And, as it turns out, possibly the strongest sign yet that...
Fire coach is out after 2nd loss in conference finals
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Denis Hamlett, who took the Fire to two conference finals in his two-year stint as head coach, was told by the club Tuesday that his contract would not be renewed, capping his 11 years with the team.
No cause for worry about Bulls
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But they clearly have to improve once schedule breaks in their favor
PORTLAND, Ore. -- It's an unconventional time to write this, but anybody overly concerned about the Bulls getting blown out by the Lakers, Nuggets and Trail Blazers in succession shouldn't be.
Hossa set for his Blackhawks debut | Matchup vs. Sharks
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He will start on right wing on Jonathan Toews line, with Patrick Kane moving to the left side
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Patrick Kane skated to his familiar spot on the right side of the ice during Tuesday's practice only to find Blackhawks teammate Marian Hossa already there.
Wizards owner Pollin, the man who fired Michael Jordan, dies
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Notre Dame shuts down access
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Charlie Weis didn't want to talk about anything but Stanford on Tuesday morning. His assistant coaches and players, meanwhile, won't talk about anything all week.
Cards' Pujols named NL MVP
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NEW YORK (AP) — Albert Pujols was unanimously voted National League MVP on Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Barry Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols received all 32 first-place votes and 448 points in balloting announced by the Baseball Writers'...
Bulls lose 122-98 to Trail Blazers | Pargo goes cold
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Kirk Hinrich knows he has to find a good rhythm
PORTLAND, Ore. -- It seemed fitting the Bulls wore their alternate black uniforms for the first time this season Monday night given the funeral atmosphere their trips to the Rose Garden create.
Hossa could make his Hawks debut Wednesday vs. Sharks
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Veteran finally ready to add to mix on young group of contenders
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Marian Hossa was discussing the difference in the maturity level between the Blackhawks and his former team, the Red Wings, when fellow winger Dustin Byfuglien sidled up next to reporters...
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