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Archives for February 2015

When will Doug McDermott return to the Bulls?

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Doug McDermott doesn't appear to be the potential answer for the Chicago Bulls at the small forward position. The first string three Mike Dunleavy will miss his 17th straight game tonight. (more on that, and on his potential return here)  Tony Snell has started two of the last three games, with Coach Tom Thibodeau deciding to start two power forwards in the other. Still, no … [Read more...] about When will Doug McDermott return to the Bulls?

Jim Harbaugh pulls a Kelvin Sampson on Northwestern

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No, Jim Harbaugh did not exceed the overages in his cell phone plan. That's not why we're comparing Jim Harbaugh to "Mr. Telephone Man" Kelvin Sampson. It turns out Harbaugh poached a recruit away from a Big Ten team in the state of Illinois at the very last second, i.e. "pulling a Kelvin Sampson." That really wouldn't be fair to say though because this type of thing happens … [Read more...] about Jim Harbaugh pulls a Kelvin Sampson on Northwestern

When will Mike Dunleavy return to the Bulls?

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It's much more than a sprained right ankle that's keeping Mike Dunleavy out of the lineup for the Chicago Bulls. He didn't practice today and is out for the game at Houston tomorrow night. So that will be 17 straight games he's missed. Officially, he is day-to-day, but it's very likely he could miss the Bulls next three games (at New Orleans, Orlando), which comprise the … [Read more...] about When will Mike Dunleavy return to the Bulls?

Malcolm Hill, Jaylon Tate highlights of down Illini basketball season

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Jaylon Tate and Malcolm Hill (along with Kendrick Nunn to a lesser extent) have been the bright spots in what has been a very dark season. In our latest bracketology, Illinois  didn't even make the "first four out" or "next four out" category. Beating a really bad Rutgers team tonight at home won't exactly move the Illini onto the bubble, but a loss would be crippling to any … [Read more...] about Malcolm Hill, Jaylon Tate highlights of down Illini basketball season

Kobe Bryant debuts his new podcast, should return next year

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Kobe Bryant recently made a statement hinting that he might retire at the end of the season. He said that retirement thoughts are creeping in. The 36-year-old Los Angeles Lakers superstar has seen his last two seasons ruined by devastating injuries. Nike just introduced a narrated podcast that chronicles the unique relationship between designer (Eric Avar) and athlete Kobe … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant debuts his new podcast, should return next year

NFL has “non-profit status” but that could change soon

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The NFL received $642 million from NBC Sports in exchange for the broadcast rights to Sunday Night Football, and one Super Bowl, every three years. Yet the United States government designates the NFL a "non-profit." Yes, $642 million, for just one of their four extremely lucrative television broadcast deals (FOX, CBS and ESPN have the others. Yet the Feds still call them a … [Read more...] about NFL has “non-profit status” but that could change soon

Notre Dame football hauls in top 10 recruiting class

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(UPDATE: Notre Dame signing days news and notes, nuggets and tidbits) It was a very disappointing Notre Dame football season in 2014. The bowl win over a very good LSU team brought in some positive vibes after the dramatic second half of the season slide. The era of good feelings continues on national signing day as Notre Dame football looks pretty good in team recruiting … [Read more...] about Notre Dame football hauls in top 10 recruiting class

Tottenham deadline day rumors: Lennon, Mirallas, Chiriches, Capoue

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Here are the latest Tottenham transfer rumors circulating in the Twitterverse, blogosphere, cyberspace and media world. Not all of these will actually happen, but they are all interesting to read nonetheless. It’s always fun to speculate who might be coming to/leaving from Anfield. Especially now as the transfer window will shut mere hours from now. … [Read more...] about Tottenham deadline day rumors: Lennon, Mirallas, Chiriches, Capoue

Liverpool deadline day rumors: Reid, Lambert, Richards

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Here are the latest Liverpool transfer rumors circulating in the Twitterverse, blogosphere, cyberspace and media world. Not all of these will actually happen, but they are all interesting to read nonetheless. It’s always fun to speculate who might be coming to/leaving from Anfield. Especially now as the transfer window will shut mere hours from now. … [Read more...] about Liverpool deadline day rumors: Reid, Lambert, Richards