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Garza not worried about his shaky Cubs debut

Matt Garza in the 3rd inning. (Phil Velasquez / Tribune)

Garza not worried about shaky debut

Matt Garza's Cubs debut didn't go quite as smoothly as Big Z's first outing. He served up a grand slam to Coco Crisp in the third and gave up a sacrifice fly to Landon Powell in the fourth, putting the Cubs behind, 5-4.

Photo gallery: Cubs at spring training | Cubs spring schedule

Cubs consider return to organ music for Wrigley at-bats

Vote: Organ music or taped music at Wrigley?

Martz noncommital on QB Hanie

Martz noncommital on Hanie as Cutler's backup

Asked if Caleb Hanie was the unquestioned backup, Mike Martz was hesitant to make a firm commitment. "I don't know. We will see."

Jay Cutler photos

Caleb Hanie photos

Vote: Will Lovie and Jerry still be with the Bears in 2013?

Martz says QB Cutler plenty tough, on his way to 'very elite'

The final days of Dave Duerson

They call it The City of Sun and Sea. Beautiful Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., is located on a barrier island surrounded by Miami, the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. This is where Dave Duerson chose to die.

Photos: Dave Duerson

David Haugh: Shock will fade eventually, but mystery may linger

Around Town: Duerson's daughter to receive Payton scholarship

Bears gather for Duerson's funeral | Otis Wilson reflects

Milledge wants spot in Sox OF

Dunn moved to 3rd in batting order for exhibition opener

Red Sox manager steps in to stop Jenks-Guillen feud

Photos: Sox at spring training

Video: Sox at spring training

Garza not worried about shaky debut	Whispers: Cards hoping McClellan can fill in for Wainwright
Photos: Cubs at spring training	Moreland won't shy away from criticizing players
Cubs consider return to organ music	Spring opener for Cubs has everyone's juices flowing

Chicago White Sox

Dunn moved to 3rd in batting order	Red Sox manager steps in to stop Jenks-Guillen feud
Photos: White Sox at spring training	Rogers: Health of Morneau, Mauer key for Twins
Milledge ready to fulfill his potential	Video: Candid scenes at Sox spring training

Chicago Bulls

Bulls' bench providing a big boost	Knicks will keep paying for this trade
Which NBA teams will have 2nd, 3rd best records?	NBA rankings: Bulls #2
Noah a force as Bulls down Bucks 83-75	Bulls are one big, happy family

Chicago Blackhawks

Hawks recall their part in Canada's hockey gold medal	Flyers claim defenseman Boynton off waivers
Seabrook's deal with Blackhawks official	Hawks and Seabrook getting set for long-term
McDonough likes Hawks' direction	Signing of Johnson paying off for Hawks

Chicago Bears

Tice's task still formidable	Duerson's daughter to receive Payton scholarship
The final days of Dave Duerson	Martz noncommital on Hanie as Cutler's backup

College sports

Purdue routs Michigan State	UIC, Loyola hope to salvage seasons in Horizon tournament
Illini's Tisdale rediscovers shooting touch	It was long haul, but Notre Dame dumps Seton Hall 60-48
Wisconsin holds off NU 78-63	With Melvin out, DePaul stumbles 86-76

High school sports

Saturday's live scoreboard	Girls basketball \| 2A state final: Quincy Notre Dame dethrones Bloomington Central Catholic
Boys basketball \| Powell, Marshall power No. 5 Brooks past LaTulip, Prospect	Girls basketball \| 1A state final: King, West Central reign for first time after win over River Ridge-Scales Mound
Girls basketball \| 2A state consolation: Bishop McNamara finally gets elusive victory	Wrestling \| Dual team state finals: Montini wins fourth in a row; Glenbard North wins first

Sports blogs

Sports columnists

David Haugh Friend recalls signs of Duerson's despair but he never put them together - February 27, 2011	Dan Pompei Wide receiver is position of want not need - February 19, 2011
Around Town Duerson's daughter to be awarded scholarship through Payton foundation - February 27, 2011	Phil Rogers Health of Morneau, Mauer key for Twins - February 27, 2011
Teddy Greenstein Wilson suddenly turning heads on PGA Tour - February 8, 2011	Philip Hersh Nagasu hopes to reestablish herself at U.S. Championships - January 26, 2011
Dan McNeil Who's to blame for Hawks' slide, and other vexing questions - February 10, 2011	Matt Bowen Steelers' overload blitz creates problem - February 5, 2011
Don Dziedzina Don't get caught with your boat unprepared - February 21, 2011	Four Corners Which NBA teams will have 2nd, 3rd best records? - February 27, 2011

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Saturday's live scoreboard	Girls basketball \| 2A state final: Quincy Notre Dame dethrones Bloomington Central Catholic
Boys basketball \| Powell, Marshall power No. 5 Brooks past LaTulip, Prospect	Girls basketball \| 1A state final: King, West Central reign for first time after win over River Ridge-Scales Mound
Girls basketball \| 2A state consolation: Bishop McNamara finally gets elusive victory	Wrestling \| Dual team state finals: Montini wins fourth in a row; Glenbard North wins first

	Sun 2/27	Mon 2/28	Tue 3/1	Wed 3/2	Thu 3/3
BULLS	OFF	@WAS 6 p.m. CSN	OFF	@ATL 6 p.m. WCIU	OFF
HAWKS	PHX 6 p.m. WGN	@MIN 7 p.m. VS	OFF	CAL 8 p.m. CSN	OFF
WOLVES	OFF	OFF	@PEO 7 p.m.	OFF	OFF

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