UIC basks in the Heat
Reporters from as far away as China have descended on the University of Illinois-Chicago campus to cover the Miami Heat practices during the Eastern Conference finals this week. UIC basketball...
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Garza’s wife laid down the law
Cubs pitcher Matt Garza, an intense player, said his wife helped him learn not to take his performances home with him. "My wife and I have been together for 12...
Bulls-Heat not only show in town
The Bulls and Heat are in the national spotlight during the Eastern Conference finals at the United Center. But the United Center also will be the center of Oprah Winfrey's...
Former Cy Young winner criticizes Sox’s six-man rotation
Former Cy Young Award winner Mike Marshall, who has a Ph.D. in kinesiology, is not a fan of White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen's plan to employ a six-man rotation now...
Stealing bases remains Cubs weakness
Only the Braves had fewer stolen bases than the Cubs in all of major league baseball entering Thursday's games. "It's just going to take a little time, maybe, to get...
Bulls keep Kane distracted
For Blackhawks star Patrick Kane having the season end in April is a new experience, and when we caught up with him he made it clear that it is something...
Hawks’ Drew makes mark in rookie season
Coaches often are judged by their performances in the postseason. By that measure, Hawks coach Larry Drew has not done a bad job. "Being a rookie coach and this really...
Quade hopes for attendance boost this week
Mike Quade is hoping for a spike in attendance at Wrigley Field as the rival Cardinals and defending World Series champion Giants come to town. After 17 home games last...
Soriano, Cubs host day in honor of left fielder’s mother
Mother's Day was especially meaningful for Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano, whose mother died in January. The Alfonso Soriano Family Foundation teamed up with the Cubs to host a day...
Robertson recalls when guards rarely won MVP
Several guards have won the NBA most valuable player award over the past 20 years or so: Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Steve Nash and Allen Iverson among them before Derrick...