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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

A sensible eulogy for Michael Redd’s Milwaukee Bucks career

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Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Michael Redd is the only player from the 2000 NBA Draft still playing in the colors that drafted him. Standing in his locker Monday night after the Bucks' stat-padding 93-86 victory over the Toronto Raptors, Redd understood exactly why there was a media swarm around him interested in things other than his 15 minutes and 2 points on 1-6 … [Read more...] about A sensible eulogy for Michael Redd’s Milwaukee Bucks career

Derrick Rose inspires Pride, Awe in Former Memphis Tigers Teammates

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Derrick Rose has become a force of nature this year. The man-crush of all Bulls and greater Chicago sports fans alike, he's a runaway front-runner to win the NBA MVP award. His breakout season has of course inspired pride and awe in the Memphis Tigers college basketball community; and among those who have moved on to the NBA, including Joey Dorsey of the Toronto Raptors, and … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose inspires Pride, Awe in Former Memphis Tigers Teammates

Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review

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Mr. McConnell, who unlike his father, the late John H. McConnell, has, to date, preferred to avoid the spotlight and quietly allow those entrusted to run the organization to perform their duties. That is, until now. Another season of great disappointment from the Blue Jackets, the result of an ill-timed freefall at the worst possible time of the season - a 3-12-7 record in … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Season in Review

Indians’ Asdrubal Cabrera named Co-AL Player of the Week

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Asdrubal Cabrera’s impressive offensive numbers have been pivotal in the Indians’ fast start, and have been strong enough to earn him the Co-AL Player of the Week, sharing the title with Paul Konerko of the White Sox. Cabrera is most often associated with his strong defensive abilities, but has taken his offense to a whole new level this season. Off to a solid .316 start, … [Read more...] about Indians’ Asdrubal Cabrera named Co-AL Player of the Week

Brewers Prince Fielder Earns NL Player of the Week Honor

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Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder couldn't be stopped against the Chicago Cubs en route to being named National League Player of the Week. Fielder led the Majors with 11 RBI and 21 total bases during the last week when Milwaukee hosted the Braves and Cubs. After starting the season a dismal 0-4, Fielder helped the Brewers change things around at Miller Park … [Read more...] about Brewers Prince Fielder Earns NL Player of the Week Honor