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Northwestern a 20 Game winner! 1st time Ever

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By Paul M. Banks INDIANAPOLIS- Northwestern won a national title in the 1930s, during the pre tournament era. They also won a couple Big Ten titles during that decade. Since then things have been pretty lean. But the color purple shines a little brighter today, as the Northwestern Wildcats added another win to their school record 19, downing the Indiana Hoosiers 73-58. … [Read more...] about Northwestern a 20 Game winner! 1st time Ever

Big Ten Tournament Preview, Predictions

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By Jeff Ghiringhelli, Paul M. Banks, David Kay, Jake McCormick It's all about the NCAA Tournament bubble. That is typically the main storyline in power conference tournaments such as the Big Ten. The teams at the top of the conference (Ohio State, Purdue, Michigan State, and Wisconsin) are all locks for the Big Dance. Teams such as Illinois and Minnesota will likely need two … [Read more...] about Big Ten Tournament Preview, Predictions

The NCAA March Madness “Midwest Swing”

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By Paul M. Banks CHICAGO- Is there any better holiday than March Madness? Take it a step further: any better time of year? The long winter is finally over, people are coming out of hibernation, and for one month: everyone you know has a rooting interest in a team; even if it’s only because of office pools. In a couple hours, I’m about to embark on a journey that's more than … [Read more...] about The NCAA March Madness “Midwest Swing”

Joe Nathan Injury Hurts, Doesn’t Cripple Twins

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By Mike Gallagher 246 saves, a 22-12 record, and an ERA under 2.00.  An impressive resume over the last six years for Twins closer Joe Nathan, who is widely considered the second best closer over that span in Major League Baseball. Obviously, with such gaudy stats and being such an unquestionable rock at the end of the bullpen, it would be ridiculous to say the Twins … [Read more...] about Joe Nathan Injury Hurts, Doesn’t Cripple Twins

Illinois or Northwestern: Who Choked Worse?

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By Paul M. Banks Regarding college basketball in the state of Illinois, it is the worst of times. And it's again the worst of times. We may get zero teams in the NCAA tournament. And it's all over from the Wisconsin border to the edge of the state that neighbors Kentucky. SIU was on the national stage for much of the 2000s, today they're irrelevant. DePaul has been a joke … [Read more...] about Illinois or Northwestern: Who Choked Worse?

Red hot Bucks beat the Boston Celtics in chippy, playoff atmosphere

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By Jake McCormick Beating a Lebron-less Cleveland Cavalier team gave Milwaukee Bucks' skeptics plenty of ammunition to rebut any argument supporting their current hot streak. After coming out of a dogfight against the hot-handed, full strength Boston Celtics with an 86-84 victory Tuesday night, Milwaukee froze their doubters like deer in headlights (that was too easy...I'm … [Read more...] about Red hot Bucks beat the Boston Celtics in chippy, playoff atmosphere