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Derrick Rose tops 10 most popular Chicago sports stories of ’15

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Tonight after the Chicago Bulls win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Joakim Noah said this to the media regarding Derrick Rose: "A lot of people always have things to say about him, today he showed his value." Indeed D Rose did have a decent night, scoring 19 points on 9-19 shooting. He made news on Saturday night by saying he's now completely done with both the fro and the mask. … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose tops 10 most popular Chicago sports stories of ’15

Man United to increase security around Louis van Gaal

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It's official, the Manchester United supporter backlash against Louis van Gaal has now reached, or even surpassed, the vitriol for David Moyes. It's now become a bit alarming and a tad bit frightening. Some people out there definitely need to relax, settle down and take a few deep breaths. There is never any excuse or justification for verbal threats; ever. … [Read more...] about Man United to increase security around Louis van Gaal

Latest on Pep Guardiola derby between Chelsea, Man City, Man United

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It's official now- Pep Guardiola is leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season and Carlo Ancelotti is replacing him at the Allianz Arena. So where is he headed? There seems to be competing theories out there about who's actually winning the Pep Guardiola derby. We do know that it's mainly a three horse race- Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United. … [Read more...] about Latest on Pep Guardiola derby between Chelsea, Man City, Man United

Poinsettia Bowl Preview, Prediction: NIU Huskies vs Boise St

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The Poinsettia Bowl might be the first bowl in the cycle that's truly worth watching (at least on paper). Of course, "The Holy War," featuring hated in-state rivals BYU and Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl was pretty cool; especially the unintentional comedy of placing a lot of Mormons in Las Vegas! Cue the Ned Flanders in Sin City episode of The Simpsons. However, that bowl is … [Read more...] about Poinsettia Bowl Preview, Prediction: NIU Huskies vs Boise St

Raiders LB Khalil Mack will only get better (scary thought)

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The Oakland Raiders may have been eliminated from playoff contention, but they have a franchise cornerstone on both sides of the ball in their "sophomore class." Khalil Mack is poised to become one of the best overall defenders in the NFL, and that could happen sooner rather than later. Quarterback Derek Carr entered the match-up with Green Bay boasting Aaron Rodgers like … [Read more...] about Raiders LB Khalil Mack will only get better (scary thought)

Northwestern basketball for real? We’ll find out very soon

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Northwestern basketball is 11-1 on the season. Statistical models indicate that they have a 94% chance of entering Big Ten play at 12-1. Their lone remaining non-conference game is home versus Loyola of Maryland on December 27th. Many of you might ask "Maryland has a Loyola?" Illinois has a Loyola too, although everyone here has pretty much forgotten that program still … [Read more...] about Northwestern basketball for real? We’ll find out very soon