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Fire Outmatched in First SuperLiga Game 5-1

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When someone says, "I've never felt something like this before," they are usually not making reference to a game. However, defender C.J. Brown was referring to just that, as the Chicago Fire were routed by Monaracas Morelia. Head coach Carlos de los Cobos added, "It's the worst game I've ever seen since joining the Chicago Fire." The Fire looked out of sorts from the … [Read more...] about Fire Outmatched in First SuperLiga Game 5-1

Remembering the 1983 White Sox with Greg Walker

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With the Chicago White Sox recent hot start catapulting them into first place, we've started hearing local sports media outlet or two comparing this year's scrappy bunch to the 1983 division title White Sox. (come back tomorrow for more on this). And while it may be a little premature to draw parallels between the two squads, there is one striking similarity. The '83 Sox … [Read more...] about Remembering the 1983 White Sox with Greg Walker

Chicago Bulls add Kyle Korver, Omer Asik to the Roster

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“We are pleased to welcome Kyle to the Bulls.  He will be a great addition to our team and he will provide another dimension to our offense,” said Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman today. Korver (6-7, 212), a seven-year veteran of the NBA, spent the last two-plus seasons with the Utah Jazz. He broke into the league with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2003, where he … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls add Kyle Korver, Omer Asik to the Roster

Chicago White Sox First Half Report Cards: Position Players

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The White Sox were 9.5 games behind AL Central leaders Minnesota and Detroit following a loss on June 8, but they have won eight consecutive games and 25 of their last 30 to end the half in first place.  Only one team in major-league history has been further behind at any point in the first half and entered the break with a division lead (the 1973 Cardinals).  How did they … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox First Half Report Cards: Position Players

Chicago Fire host SuperLiga 2010; First Game Tonight against Monarcas Morelia

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The World Cup in South Africa is officially over. However, in Chicago, soccer is just getting started. Tonight, at 8:30 PM CT, the Chicago Fire will kick off the SuperLiga 2010 against the Monarcas Morelia. The Chicago Fire and their home stadium, Toyota Park, will be one of four hosts for this year’s SuperLiga. Every year, eight teams qualify for the SuperLiga tournament … [Read more...] about Chicago Fire host SuperLiga 2010; First Game Tonight against Monarcas Morelia

David Kahn Continues the Pillaging of the Minnesota Timberwolves

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Al Jefferson swapped for draft picks and a trade exception? Really? (I should note that the working title of this post was a directive aimed at David Kahn to not so gently make love to himself) Since the day David Kahn was hired as the President of the Minnesota Timberwolves I stated plainly and loudly that he was the wrong man for the job. All Kahn has done in the 14 … [Read more...] about David Kahn Continues the Pillaging of the Minnesota Timberwolves

Big Papi Finds Fountain of Youth in Anaheim

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This night wasn’t supposed to belong to David “Big Papi” Ortiz. For the past two and a half years now, fans and baseball experts alike have taken notice of his struggles. Many thought this year’s MLB Home Run Derby would be a hero’s last hurrah, one last time to hear the roar of the crowd, that same roar he used to hear nearly every time he stepped to the plate at Fenway … [Read more...] about Big Papi Finds Fountain of Youth in Anaheim

Will the White Sox cool off in the 2nd half?

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I got a call from my cousin today who was in Chicago on a business trip. He called to let me know that, in what must be an unprecedented event, the World Series had already been decided in early July. I, baffled as to what he was talking about, let him continue. He said that as he entered into the range of the Chicago radio stations he tuned his dial to a sports talk station … [Read more...] about Will the White Sox cool off in the 2nd half?

The Michael Redd Era for the Milwaukee Bucks is over

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It may seem too early to write a eulogy for Michael Redd's Milwaukee Bucks career, but all indications are that the $18.3 million man will not step foot on an NBA floor until February at the earliest, for the second year in a row. Redd devoted 10 years of his NBA life to the Bucks, but the chapter written Milwaukee is as officially closed as it can be at this point. It's … [Read more...] about The Michael Redd Era for the Milwaukee Bucks is over