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The Milwaukee Bucks Opening Night loss was good, bad, and ugly

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One down, 81 to go. The Milwaukee Bucks opened their 2010-11 season with a new look against the New Orleans Hornets, but fell 95-91 in a game that showcased a good amount of positive differences from the 2009-10 team and some problems that are still a work in progress. Whether it is a win or loss, that's pretty much all you can hope for out of Opening Night in the NBA. By … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Bucks Opening Night loss was good, bad, and ugly

Notre Dame Student Dies in Football Field Accident

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Declan Sullivan, a 20-year-old Notre Dame junior from Long Grove, Ill., died today while filming Notre Dame football practice for the Department of Athletics from a hydraulic scissor lift at the LaBar Practice Complex. He was killed by an accident that occurred when a film tower fell over. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. The University continues to … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Student Dies in Football Field Accident

Luther Head’s Brother Crandall, Ready to make own Illini Legacy

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You might remember #4 Luther Head as the leading scorer on Illinois national runner-up team of 2004-05. During that "Champaign Campaign," Illinois tied a national college basketball record for victories in a season with 37. Head, a Chicago native who prepped at Manley Academy had a couple decent years in the NBA with the Houston Rockets before a stint with the Miami Heat and … [Read more...] about Luther Head’s Brother Crandall, Ready to make own Illini Legacy

Frosh Jereme Richmond Should Crack Starting Five for the Illini

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University of Illinois freshman Jereme Richmond (Waukegan, Ill.) has already accomplished something before he even begins his Illini career. Richmond made the USA Basketball U18 National Team, and played in the FIBA Americas U18 Championship. Richmond became the first Illini on the U.S. U18 National Team since Deron Williams and Dee Brown in 2002. The frosh averaged 21 … [Read more...] about Frosh Jereme Richmond Should Crack Starting Five for the Illini

Jerel Worthy leads #5 Michigan State’s All-Star Defensive Line

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Undefeated Michigan State is having their best season in a generation, rekindling warm memories of the glory days under Biggie "somehow your words just hypnotize me" Munn and Duffy Daugherty. Back then, the East Lansing school won five national titles during a 15 year span (1951-1966). The last national title winning team was known for their "Kill Bubba" chant, glorifying … [Read more...] about Jerel Worthy leads #5 Michigan State’s All-Star Defensive Line

DePaul Tip-Off Luncheon Ushers in New Era

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Make no mistake, these are not the DePaul Blue Demons of Rod Strickland, Mark Acquirre and Ray Meyer. However, they are also not the Demons you've gotten used to seeing lose by 30 night in and night out for the past few years. With the hire of Oliver Purnell away from Clemson, the Demons now have a reclamation project guru in Lincoln Park. And that's exactly what they need … [Read more...] about DePaul Tip-Off Luncheon Ushers in New Era

2010 NBA preseason

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Preseason NBA action is that wonderful time of year when people get together to debate how their favorite teams will do throughout the year. Families huddle around the TV too see how this or that rookie will fare this year, and to make their couch side pronouncement of the fate that will follow a team. With so many games to watch on directtv the armchair coaches world wide … [Read more...] about 2010 NBA preseason