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Chicago should have 2 NFL Teams Again

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By Paul M. Banks The Chicago Bears 2009 marketing slogan, “One City. One Team” will have added significance on Sunday when a team (Arizona Cardinals) that once called the second city home returns to play Chicago’s first, and currently only, NFL franchise. And it’s true that nothing unites this city like the Bears. In summer, allegiances are split between the Cubs and Sox. In … [Read more...] about Chicago should have 2 NFL Teams Again

Northwestern Gives #8 Iowa First Loss 17-10

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By Paul M. Banks All year long, Iowa wasn’t just wining ugly, they were winning HIDEOUSLY. To their immense credit, the un-sexiest 9-0 team in college football history kept winning, despite a starting quarterback, Ricky Stanzi who is to throwing interceptions what cable news is to covering celebrity deaths. The Iowa Hawkeyes got off to the best start in school history with … [Read more...] about Northwestern Gives #8 Iowa First Loss 17-10

NBA Power Rankings: #4 Cleveland Cavaliers

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By: David Kay 2008-09 Season Summary: They had the best record in the NBA, the league's MVP and Coach of the Year, but once again LeBron and the Cavs fell short of the ultimate goal, winning the NBA Championship. The acquisition of Mo Williams proved to be a great move as he provided LeBron a running mate who could step up when the King was having an "off" night. Zydrunas … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #4 Cleveland Cavaliers

2009-2010 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Part 4 of 4

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By: David Kay One of the main reasons the Big Ten will be one of the most competitive conferences in the country this season is because of all the returning talent.  All five members of last year’s All-Big Ten first team were sophomores as were four players chosen to the second and third teams.  Realistically, six Big Ten ballers have a legitimate chance of winning the … [Read more...] about 2009-2010 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Part 4 of 4

NBA Power Rankings: #5 San Antonio Spurs

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By: David Kay In a critical off-season for the Spurs franchise, San Antonio made all the right moves to make sure their recent run of success did not come to a sreetching hault this season.  They should once again be one of the elite teams in the Western Conference and compete for another NBA ring. 2008-09 Season Summary: The Spurs played up to par last season but it was … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #5 San Antonio Spurs

TYRUS THOMAS EXPECTED TO MISS 4-6 WEEKS

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By Paul M. Banks The young season has certainly been very rough for Tyrus Thomas so far. Although we're just 5 games in, he's already had a spat with Coach Vinny Del Negro over playing time, and seen his contract extension with the Bulls declined. On the exact same day he was told there was no long term place for him in Chicago, he also missed a game versus Milwaukee with … [Read more...] about TYRUS THOMAS EXPECTED TO MISS 4-6 WEEKS

Brewers & Twins Trade Talent in the Offseason

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By: Andy Weise & Melissa S. Wollering   On Thursday, MLB players eligible for free agency started shopping with the same exuberance as your wife, set loose in a Target at 5 a.m. on Black Friday. The very next day, Milwaukee and Minnesota made an Interleague border swap by trading Twins CF Carlos Gomez for Brewers SS JJ Hardy. Apparently, Doug Melvin couldn't drum up … [Read more...] about Brewers & Twins Trade Talent in the Offseason

Wolves/Bucks exchange: Point guards highlight rebuilding efforts

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By Andy Weise and Jake McCormick AW: The border battles for Minnesota and Wisconsin never stop. After another fantastic Vikings-Packers game last Sunday, it's time we turn our attention to the next legendary battle between the two states. OK, this battle might not receive 1/100th of the attention the Vikings/Packers game got but it will feature two rebuilding teams in the … [Read more...] about Wolves/Bucks exchange: Point guards highlight rebuilding efforts

Michigan State’s Tom Izzo Predicts Northwestern in Tourney!

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By Paul M. Banks Legendary Michigan State Head Coach Tom Izzo went out on a limb and told the media that this is the year Northwestern qualifies for their first NCAA Tournament in school history. In this video, he explains why he thinks the Wildcats will make their first NCAA Tournament this year. He also gives detailed analysis of the steps the program took last year, and … [Read more...] about Michigan State’s Tom Izzo Predicts Northwestern in Tourney!