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Archives for May 2010

Chicago Blackhawks Use Dustin Byfuglien as a Blunt Object

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by Peter Christian Chicago Blackhawks fans can breathe a tiny bit easier. Well, they can breathe like they just put on a Breathe Right strip. It's not like they can actually breathe easier but since they're wearing that goofy little band-aid, they at least think they're breathing easier. The game 3 5-2 win in Vancouver was vital for both teams as the series was tied heading … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Use Dustin Byfuglien as a Blunt Object

Los Suns make Political Statement in Cinco de Mayo Win

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By wearing their "Los Suns" jerseys in their Cinco de Mayo NBA Western Conference semi-finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the Phoenix flew in the face of the old cliche "sports and politics don't mix." They rightfully protested a grossly  unjust Arizona immigration law. By Paul M. Banks The Suns won both athletically and socially tonight. They were victorious … [Read more...] about Los Suns make Political Statement in Cinco de Mayo Win

Vancouver Cabbies receive warning about Patrick Kane’s Arrival

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You knew this was coming. The Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane inspired stories that made the sports blog rounds twice within the past year. The first time was in August when he drunkenly assaulted a cab driver over 20 cents, the second occurred in January when he appeared shirtless in a limo with very mediocre looking women during the Hawks visit to Vancouver. So you knew a … [Read more...] about Vancouver Cabbies receive warning about Patrick Kane’s Arrival

The Call Outs

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by Peter Christian Yes, you read that headline correctly, the Call Outs are back! The triumphant return of my column could not have come at a better time. While the Call Outs were on vacation there were more than a few major injustices that will, luckily for them, go unmentioned. But the silence can go on no longer. The latest event of sports idiocy was even something we all … [Read more...] about The Call Outs

Illinois, Northwestern Announce Scheduling Updates

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The Big Ten announced today game times for 2010 conference Homecoming games. The Fighting Illini will play at Penn State on Oct. 9 at 11 am CT, at Michigan State on Oct. 16 at 11 am CT and home on Oct. 23 against Indiana, also at 11 am CT. The Illinois Homecoming on Oct. 23 will be the 100th Homecoming celebration on the UI Campus. In addition, Illinois and Wisconsin have … [Read more...] about Illinois, Northwestern Announce Scheduling Updates

Sox Win over Royals Offers Preview of “What’s Meant to Be”

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By Soxman Speed, Pitching and Defense was the Kenny Williams blueprint of success for the 2010 Chicago White Sox.  The plan seemed feasible.  After all it worked in 2005. He started acquiring the parts for "the project" at the end of the 2009 season and through a busy winter he acquired the best “materials” available within his budget to build a winner. … [Read more...] about Sox Win over Royals Offers Preview of “What’s Meant to Be”