David Haugh
Playing in Europe a foolish risk for NBA stars - July 9, 2011 - Nobody questions former Illinois player Deron Williams' right to sign a one-year deal for up to $5 million to play professional basketball for the Turkish club Besiktas.
Steve Rosenbloom
Rios stinks, but still starts, and that stinks, too - July 11, 2011 - Â
Phil Rogers
Szczur adjusts to pro baseball quite well - July 10, 2011 - PHOENIX — When the dog days arrive later this season, they'll be another new experience for Matt Szczur.
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Dan Pompei
Key meeting regarding lockout Tuesday - June 20, 2011 - On Tuesday in Chicago, two representatives from each NFL team are scheduled to attend what should be the most significant league meeting since the lockout began.
Teddy Greenstein
18 holes with … Howard Moore - July 9, 2011 - Before stepping onto the first tee, Illinois-Chicago basketball coach Howard Moore pulled out a bag of golf balls. Yes, a bag. Not a sleeve.
Globetrotting by Philip Hersh
Olympics are coming, but Harry Potter finale is here - July 6, 2011 - LONDON - There is going to be a big to-do here on July 27, marking one year to go before the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympics.
Around Town
Fan safety No. 1 for White Sox - July 10, 2011 - The unfortunate and tragic death of a fan trying to catch a ball tossed to him in the stands by the Rangers' Josh Hamilton last week has impacted all of baseball.
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Dan McNeil
Bowman needs to make some moves - June 30, 2011 - Hockey on Fourth of July weekend? You bet. I love Rocky Wirtz.
Matt Bowen
Waiting for name to be called on draft day nerve-wracking - April 24, 2011 - The dynamic of the NFL draft goes much deeper than first-round picks walking across the stage in three-piece suits (bought by their agents) to shake the commissioner's hand.
Don Dziedzina
Don't let summer heat discourage fishing - July 8, 2011 - Summer's heat shouldn't stop you from fishing — if you go when the sun is low.
Edgy Tim
Football | Edgy Tim O'Halloran's recruiting notes: Montini's Johnson commits to Iowa - July 11, 2011 - Montini defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson made an oral commitment to Iowa last week.
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