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Cubs demote Blake DeWitt, bring up Travis Wood

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The Chicago Cubs, sporting the second to worst record in the national league, today recalled left-handed pitcher Travis Wood from Triple-A Iowa.  To make room for Wood on the roster, infielder Blake DeWitt has been designated for assignment. Wood, wearing number 30, started for the Cubs in today's storm delayed contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field. … [Read more...] about Cubs demote Blake DeWitt, bring up Travis Wood

Too early to give up on the Milwaukee Brewers making the playoffs?

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Just a mere seven months ago, the Milwaukee Brewers were the 2011 National League Central Champions and a serious contender for a trip to the World Series. Now, twenty seven games into the 2012 regular season and the Brewers (12-15 record) couldn't look any further from that team who broke numerous franchise records and captured the hearts of baseball fans all over … [Read more...] about Too early to give up on the Milwaukee Brewers making the playoffs?

Heisman Trophy finalist Montee Ball arrested for trespassing

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Montee Ball returned to the Wisconsin Badgers for his senior season to further build on his already stellar legacy. Last season, Ball was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy as he tied Barry Sanders for the most touchdowns in NCAA single season history. Early this morning however, Ball did something that won't exactly help his legacy. This incident will only lead to notoriety, … [Read more...] about Heisman Trophy finalist Montee Ball arrested for trespassing

Wisconsin’s Travis Frederick: smartest man in college football?

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Last weekend in the NFL Draft, Wisconsin Badgers offensive linemen Peter Konz and Kevin Zeitler were taken in the first two rounds. Ricky Wagner should be a first round pick in 2013. In 2011, Gabe Carimi, John Mofitt, tight Lance Kendricks, and another guy who didn't even start during his college football days in Madison were all drafted. In short, if you make the starting … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Travis Frederick: smartest man in college football?

Ohio St. Athletes warned of Pedophile Buckeyes superfan

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Maybe sex offender with multiple convictions Charles Eric Waugh would fit in better at Penn State? The Ohio State Buckeyes fan has a Twitter page had a Twitter page which has since been deleted, voicing his proud allegiance to OSU, but considering his criminal history of possessing child pornography, maybe he should be a Nittany Lions fan. Then again, I've met plenty of … [Read more...] about Ohio St. Athletes warned of Pedophile Buckeyes superfan

Illini add big man in transfer Sam McLaurin

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New University of Illinois head coach John Groce got his second recruit today. The Illini announced today Coastal Carolina’s Sam McLaurin has signed a tender of financial aid and will transfer to Illinois for his final season of eligibility upon earning his bachelor's degree in May. Because he will be enrolled as a graduate student at Illinois majoring in a major that … [Read more...] about Illini add big man in transfer Sam McLaurin