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Wives of Kyle Hendricks, Carter Hawkins are Champions for Shelter Dogs

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Last Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs, along with Emma Hendricks (wife of Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks) and Lindsay Hawkins (wife of Cubs General Manager Carter Hawkins) hosted a shelter animal adoption event at Gallagher Way with PAWS Chicago. Three puppies were adopted at the sun-drenched event on the green plaza just outside Wrigley Field, ahead of the Cubs loss to the Atlanta … [Read more...] about Wives of Kyle Hendricks, Carter Hawkins are Champions for Shelter Dogs

The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Site is a Totally Vacant Lot

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While my grandma was still alive, she often told our family her story of passing by the St. Valentine's Day Massacre aftermath on her way to work the morning of February 14, 1929. Bessie Banks, 23 years old at the time, was on the Clark Street bus to her job at the Palmer House when the vehicle rode past the scene of the grisly crime at 2122 N. Clark St. just a couple hours … [Read more...] about The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Site is a Totally Vacant Lot

Borussia Dortmund Team News vs Chelsea: Reyna, Schlotterbeck, Duranville

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It is looking rather likely that the only American who will feature in the friendly between Chelsea FC and Borussia Dortmund, which will be staged in the Midwestern United States, is Gaga Slonina. Not Gio Reyna, as he sat out the last match, a 3-2 win over Manchester United in Las Vegas, due to a fitness issue, and obviously not Christian Pulisic, who was transferred to AC … [Read more...] about Borussia Dortmund Team News vs Chelsea: Reyna, Schlotterbeck, Duranville

2012 Fantasy Football Preview: D/ST

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Football fans, you’re Christmas is right around the corner. Preseason games have already started and the regular season is right around the corner. Nearly as important, the fantasy football season is finally here! In the coming weeks, we will prepare you ready for the upcoming fantasy season by breaking every position. First up, we'll rank the top the top defense & special … [Read more...] about 2012 Fantasy Football Preview: D/ST

How Derrick Rose’s injury ultimately impacted the NBA playoffs

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Now that Miami has clinched the NBA Finals with a decisive Game 5 victory, we can most accurately assess what impact Derrick Rose’s knee injury may have had in the 2012 NBA Playoffs.  Think back nearly two months ago, when Chicago (50-16) was the NBA’s top seed—holding the tiebreaker over San Antonio thanks to a head-to-head victory—with its star point guard seemingly back at … [Read more...] about How Derrick Rose’s injury ultimately impacted the NBA playoffs

Duke Blue Devils, 903 and Mike Krzyzewski: Class Acts

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In 1990, I was a grade-school student who loved sports, and had many teams. However, when it came to college basketball, I was at a loss. I grew up in Chicago. I love Notre Dame football, but beyond David Rivers and LaPhonso Ells, ND basketball left a lot to be desired. In the mid-80’s I loved Dallas Comegys and Rod Strickland, but after their respective departures, DePaul … [Read more...] about Duke Blue Devils, 903 and Mike Krzyzewski: Class Acts