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Judge Orders NFLPA and Owners into Mediation

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The NFLPA and the League have been ordered back to mediated negotiations by US District Judge Susan Nelson. The Judge appointed Chief Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan to serve as mediator and the two parties are supposed to meet in Boylan’s courtroom on Thursday. The decision comes in the wake of a flurry of letters exchanged among the parties regarding the resumption of the … [Read more...] about Judge Orders NFLPA and Owners into Mediation

NHL Playoff Preview: Blackhawks in for a Canucks Killing?

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I am going to be completely honest: I did not see the Blackhawks actually clinching a spot this year. But the Chi-town boys are back in the playoffs, and now that they're here (despite all the obits being written following the loss to the Red Wings) they are of course the returning Stanley Cup champions. The first round of playoffs matches them with the Vancouver Canucks, … [Read more...] about NHL Playoff Preview: Blackhawks in for a Canucks Killing?

NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Preview

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Well, it appeared the Boston Celtics threw in the white towel last night and gave the Big 4 the night off. The subs then promptly lost in overtime to the lowly Washington Wizards. With that loss, and Miami's win over the Atlanta Hawks, the playoffs are now set in the Eastern Conference. This year's playoffs are going to very hyped up and rightfully so. There are four or five … [Read more...] about NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Preview

Detroit Pistons Finally Find a New Owner

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It looks like the NBA’s Detroit Pistons will soon have a new owner. The struggling club announced on April 8 that Tom Gores, a billionaire investor from California, has agreed to take over the franchise.  It’s been a long time coming, considering current owner Karen Davidson has had the club on the market for about a year now. It’s believed that the deal also includes the … [Read more...] about Detroit Pistons Finally Find a New Owner

Illinois Removing 2,200 Bleacher Seats from Memorial Stadium

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The University of Illinois announced today that they will permanently remove close to 2,200 seats from Memorial Stadium because they've outlived their usage. Illini SID Kent Brown said removal of the bleacher seats will drop stadium capacity from 62,870 to about 60,600. These bleacher seats in the south end zone were intended to be temporary when they were installed 29 … [Read more...] about Illinois Removing 2,200 Bleacher Seats from Memorial Stadium

Derrick Rose MVP? ESPN Expert Panel Overwhelmingly Approves

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All the "Rose should be MVP" columns have been writtten. As have all the "Rose isn't the MVP" backlash columns. That discussion is pretty much over, as the time for that award announcement draws near. The Mothership, the Evil Empire if you will, is overwhelmingly in support of the Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose as the NBA MVP award recipient. Check out the ESPN basketball panel … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose MVP? ESPN Expert Panel Overwhelmingly Approves

Butler’s Shelvin Mack Testing NBA Draft Waters

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Butler's Shelvin Mack has officially submitted the necessary paperwork to declare for this year’s National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft. He has not hired an agent and has followed all of the guidelines to retain his eligibility. “I’m exploring my options and gathering information to see what opportunities might exist for me,” said Mack, who completed his third season … [Read more...] about Butler’s Shelvin Mack Testing NBA Draft Waters

Paul Konerko Already Getting 2011 AL MVP Consideration

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Chicago White Sox first baseman and team captain Paul Konerko is starting the 2011 season where he ended 2010, as a cornerstone of the team and offensive juggernaut. Last week, Konerko was named co-American League Player of the Week with Cleveland's Asdrubal Cabrera. After clubbing two homers in Sunday game against the Tampa Rays, Konerko finished the week hitting .417 … [Read more...] about Paul Konerko Already Getting 2011 AL MVP Consideration