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On Trial, Cubs Minor Leaguer Says He Didn't Mean To Hit Anyone With Throw

AP | JAMES HANNAH | Posted 08.23.2009 | Chicago

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DAYTON, Ohio — A minor-league pitcher accused of throwing a baseball that injured a fan in Ohio testified Thursday that he threw the ball downwa...

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Bears Putting Corporate Logo On Practice Jerseys

ESPN Chicago | Posted 08.22.2009 | Chicago

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The Chicago Bears have joined a growing NFL trend of placing a corporate logo on their practice jerseys....

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Julio Castillo, Cubs Minor Leaguer, On Trial For Beaning Fan In Bench-Clearing Brawl

AP | JAMES HANNAH | Posted 08.22.2009 | Chicago

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DAYTON, Ohio — A fan who says he was hit by a baseball hurled by a minor-league pitcher during an on-field brawl testified Tuesday that he had a...

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Cubs Banged Up: Soriano Out With Pinkie Injury, Lilly Hurting

AP | Posted 08.17.2009 | Chicago

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WASHINGTON — Chicago Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano says he dislocated a finger and isn't sure when he'll return to the lineup. Soriano was ...

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Cubs Manager Piniella Meets White Sox Fan Obama: 'He Has Done A Really Nice Job For Our Country'

Chicago Tribune | Posted 08.17.2009 | Chicago

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Lou Piniella was touring the White House with his wife and grandchildren Thursday when he got a five-minute meeting with President Barack Obama. ...

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Cubs Sign Pitcher B.J. Ryan To Minor League Deal

AP | Posted 08.16.2009 | Chicago

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WASHINGTON — The Chicago Cubs signed former Toronto closer B.J. Ryan to a minor league deal Thursday, hoping to add another left-hander to their...

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Ex-Blackhawks GM Tallon Denies Rift With McDonough As Cause Of Demotion

ESPN Chicago | Roman Modrowski | Posted 08.15.2009 | Chicago

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Former Chicago Blackhawks general manager Dale Tallon said he's comfortable with his new position as the team's senior adviser of hockey operations, a...

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Bulls Buying Out Tim Thomas

AP | Posted 08.14.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — Forward Tim Thomas and the Chicago Bulls have agreed on a contract buyout, ending the veteran's second stint with the Bulls. The team...

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Cubs Red-Faced After Kicking Longtime Equipment Manager Out Of Wrigley Field

STNG | Posted 08.14.2009 | Chicago

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The Chicago Cubs will reach out to longtime former equipment manager Yosh Kawano after the team icon known for his floppy white hat was asked by secur...

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Dale Tallon Out As Blackhawks GM, Stan Bowman Taking Over

AP | RICK GANO | Posted 08.14.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks have ousted general manager Dale Tallon. The decision comes after the NHL Players Association filed a grievanc...

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Cubs May File Bankruptcy To Help Sale, Would Be First MLB Bankruptcy In 39 Years

AP | DAVE CARPENTER | Posted 08.13.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — The corporate owner of the Chicago Cubs is considering having the baseball team file for bankruptcy protection as a legal step to hast...

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White Sox GM Williams: Smaller Crowds Could Prevent Big Trade

AP | Posted 08.08.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — White Sox general manager Ken Williams said Tuesday he may not be able to make a big trade this season because of smaller crowds at U....

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Ryan Dempster Put On Disabled List With Fractured Toe

AP | RICK GANO | Posted 08.07.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — Just when the Chicago Cubs figured they were getting healthy, a freak accident landed right-hander Ryan Dempster on the disabled list ...

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Obama Touts Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid In Video To African Leaders

AP | STEPHEN WILSON | Posted 08.07.2009 | Chicago

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LONDON — President Barack Obama renewed his support for Chicago's Olympic bid Tuesday, telling African Olympic leaders in a video message the 20...

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Cubs Trade Ryan Freel To Royals For Player To Be Named

AP | Posted 08.06.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — The Kansas City Royals are hoping that Ryan Freel can provide the speed and versatility that they've been missing. The Royals acquire...

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MLB All-Stars: Ted Lilly, Mark Buehrle Only Chicago Players

ESPN Chicago | Posted 08.05.2009 | Chicago

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Left-handed starting pitchers Ted Lilly and Mark Buehrle are the sole representatives of the Cubs and White Sox, respectively, in the 2009 MLB All-Sta...

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Former Bears Kicker Paul Edinger Hawking 'Kickin' It In Costa Rica' Camp

ESPN Chicago | Nick Friedell | Posted 08.03.2009 | Chicago

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Paul Edinger had one of the strangest kicking routines of all time -- now he has the strangest kicking camp I've ever seen in my life. For the low, l...

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Cubs Get Jeff Baker From Rockies For Minor League Pitcher

AP | Posted 08.02.2009 | Chicago

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CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have acquired infielder Jeff Baker from the Colorado Rockies for minor league right-handed pitcher Al Alburquerque an...

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Eddy Curry Sues Former Manager As Foreclosure Looms

Chicago Sun-Times | LISA DONOVAN | Posted 08.02.2009 | Chicago

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Former Bulls player Eddy Curry, whose suburban mansion is in foreclosure, is suing his onetime business manager for a "thorough accounting" of the sta...

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Ben Gordon Agrees To Deal With Detroit Pistons, Leaving Bulls

AP | LARRY LAGE | Posted 08.01.2009 | Chicago

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DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons wanted to add talent and get younger this offseason. On the first day of free agency, Detroit did both....

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Ozzie Guillen, Lou Piniella Top List Of Managers Players Least Want To Play For

ESPN Chicago | Posted 07.31.2009 | Chicago

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Sports Illustrated's player survey in the upcoming issue had some interesting results for Chicago fans as 380 players were asked which manager they wo...

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NBA Player Eddy Curry's Suburban Chicago Mansion In Foreclosure

AP | Posted 07.31.2009 | Chicago

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BURR RIDGE, Ill. — Court records show that former Chicago Bulls player Eddy Curry's suburban Chicago mansion is in foreclosure. It's the same h...

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Chicago Slaughter Win CIFL Championship To Cap Undefeated Season

ESPN Chicago | Posted 07.30.2009 | Chicago

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The Chicago Slaughter finished the season in perfect fashion on Saturday, defeating the Fort Wayne Freedom 58-48 in the Continental Indoor Football Le...

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Cubs Sale Negotiations Back On Track With Ricketts Family: Tribune

Chicago Tribune | Ameet Sachdev | Posted 07.28.2009 | Chicago

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The Ricketts family's bid to buy the Chicago Cubs from Tribune Co. is gaining momentum, a week after the media company said it was "assessing other al...

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Piniella Backs Soto On Marijuana Test: 'Look, I Have Smoked Dope'

ESPN Chicago | Posted 07.27.2009 | Chicago

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Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella on Friday defended catcher Geovany Soto, who tested positive for marijuana during the World Baseball Classic, by adm...

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