Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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Your Morning Phil: Buehrle, Robertson, Gibson

Talking baseball while wondering which Tiger Woods shows up for the Presidents Cup:  1) Okay, the lines are drawn now. The Cubs really do have some interest in Mark Buehrle. But will we find out if he’s willing to be Benedict Buehrle?

Reports: Boozer at nightclub where man shot dead Reports: Boozer at nightclub where man shot dead

NEW YORK — One man was shot dead and two other people were injured at a trendy nightspot where New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz was celebrating his birthday with friends. Bulls forward Carlos Boozer was among several pro athletes who also were believed to be in the nightclub when the shooting occurred.

Angelo: Loss of Chris Williams a 'speed bump' Angelo: Loss of Chris Williams a 'speed bump'

General manager Jerry Angelo announced Wednesday on the Chicago Bears' team-controlled website that losing guard Chris Williams for the rest of the season is "a speed bump" and that the play of the offensive line has been instrumental during a four-game winning streak.

Cubs unlikely to make strong bid for Buehrle Cubs unlikely to make strong bid for Buehrle

MILWAUKEE -- While Mark Buehrle switching from South Side to North Side sounds intriguing, it most likely is just a fantasy league bit of conversation.

Penn State names former All-American as new interim athletic director Penn State names former All-American as new interim athletic director

Savid Joyner, a former football player and wrestler at Penn State who later worked as a medical officer for the U.S. Olympic Committee, was named interim athletic director at the school mired in a child-sex abuse scandal involving a one-time assistant coach.

Cubs, Red Sox manager decisions could come next week Cubs, Red Sox manager decisions could come next week

MILWAUKEE—Although he is being pursued by both the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox, it appears that Dale Sveum will remain the Milwaukee Brewers' hitting coach at least until next week.

Hester wins 12th career player-of-week honor Hester wins 12th career player-of-week honor

So much for Devin Hester being sick: The Chicago Bears kick returner exited Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions early due to an illness, but he accomplished enough before leaving to be named the NFC's Special Teams Player of the Week.

Report: Paterno transferred house to wife in July Report: Paterno transferred house to wife in July

The New York Times reports: Penn State football coach Joe Paterno transferred full ownership of his house to his wife for $1 in July, less than four months before the child sexual abuse scandal erupted.


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