Could Curt Cure The Cubs?

The Chicago Cubs have been searching for another starter for quite a while now. And since the team failed to acquire Jake Peavy, it seems

Building A Champion: The Reserves

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Your 2009 defending AL CHAMPS..Still sounds weird: Tampa Bay Rays Preview

I still can't believe the Tampa Bay Rays went from worst to first in 2008.Especially with a mascot acting like this. It's something you exp

Crazy Uncle Milton already got a boo-boo

The Milton Braldey watch has begun.No, not the watch in which he, Ted Lilly and Carlos Zambrano are questioned in connection with the disap

Another moment of sadness

Last night I went to bed only hearing about Norm Van Lier's passing. I wake up this morning to see on SportsCenter that Johnny "Red" Kerr

Nick Swisher wants to take that 1.000 batting average on to the field

The New York Daily News reports that Yuri Sucart, A-Roid's supplier, driver, (cuddle buddy?) will no longer be allowed on the team's comple

Attn: Chris Lowery

Bobby Peebles, a point guard from McCluer North (you know, where Torres Roundtree and Anthony Booker came from) landed SportsCenter's top p

Norm Van Lier is moving on to the basketball afterlife

I never got a chance to watch Norm Van Lier play basketball for the Chicago Bulls. But I'm sure highlight video doesn't do him justice.I d

Double Pahk the Kah in Boston Yahd: Your 2009 Boston Red Sox Preview

The 2008 Boston Red Sox did not repeat as champions but most teams don't in this era and the target is always bigger on the defending champ

Now here's a move everyone can enjoy

Per the White Sox Press Release.Here's a brilliant idea that I don't know why people haven't though of before: Stream spring training games

And for one night, everything seems fine

The season's been over for months for the SIU basketball team but it didn't stop them from spoiling Drake's senior night with a 56-55 win l

Rex Grossman to start his Hall of Fame career at 12:01 a.m. ET

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Building A Champion: The Starting Lineup

Ladies and gentleman, I present to you the starting lineup for your future Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championship Southern Illi

Cubs (finally) beat Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs finally got their long-awaited chance at a Game 4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.And Micah Hoffpauir took advantage of it

Can money truly buy championships? Your 2009 New York Yankees Preview

Normally I like to go with pictures of a mascot at the top of my posts in regards to these MLB team previews but the above picture suits th

Building A Champion: Frontcourt Thunder

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Seriously...wait till next year..for real this time! Your 2009 Baltimore Orioles Preview

Much like the story goes for the Toronto Blue Jays, the Baltimore Orioles are a solid team in an impossible division.The 2008 season's resu

If Illinois wins a contest and nobody cares about it, does it really happen?

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Building A Champion: The Three-G Offense

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Finding Fandom Part 1: Anyone seen first base?

I write about basketball and I love basketball. The athleticism, the flow of the game and the moments when the outcome hangs in the balance

Building A Champion: The Coaching Staff

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The AL East Blues: Your 2009 Toronto Blue Jays Preview

It's hard to be excited for Toronto Blue Jays baseball right now and it's not just because they play in Canada.And it's not because the mas

Site News: The Upcoming Saluki All-Stars

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Wait till Cubtober? Your 2009 Chicago Cubs Preview

The 100-year title drought mark has come and gone and the Chicago Cubs are still without a title.What made matters worse is that the Cubs w

STFU Paul Bako

It's been a long time since I handed out the coveted STFU Award, so you know Paul Bako done messed up by opening his mouth.For some odd rea

Could the Bears feed Starvin' Marvin?

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Take that cousin in Milwaukee: Your 2009 Brewers Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers have to feel broken, beaten and scarred after a 2008-09 offseason that saw cult hero CC Sabathia leave for the New Yo

Glass half full or half empty? Your 2009 Houston Astros Preview

Taking a look at the Houston Astros roster you can see a team that could either win 85 games or lose 85 games.From a literal standpoint, th

You sir.. are an idiot

Texas Tech athletic director Gerald Myers has to be the dumbest man in college football.For those who don't know, Myers put a deadline on c

Is John Paxson asleep at the wheel?

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A Midwinters Morning Dream: Manny a Cub

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Saluki fans, it could be worse

It's too bad Carbondale's kids weren't playing Chambana's crew tonight.Illinois scored 33 points in its loss against Penn State ... which o

Hornets: Alley Whoops Bulls: Let's play some hoops

With the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, teams are looking to manipulate their rosters in preparation for the salary cap dip this summ

Boo Hoo Bo Sox

Let's all take a collective sigh of sorrow to recognize the most underprivileged organization in baseball... the Boston Red Sox.News out of

No one believes A-Fraud

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The Deuce (And Fred Taylor) Is Loose

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Daily Dosage: The 'Stay Classy, Carbondale' Edition

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Relax....

The message boards are ablaze with "Fire Chris Lowery" posts left and right and it just blows my mind.Look, I was disappointed with the SIU