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Playmaker Marshall potential game-changer in NFC North
Marshall potential game-changer in NFC North

Will the recent acquisition of playmaking wide receiver Brandon Marshall be enough for the Chicago Bears to overtake the defending NFC North champion Packers next season?

Strasburg to start Nationals' opener vs. Cubs Strasburg to start Nationals' opener vs. Cubs

VIERA, Fla. -- Stephen Strasburg will be the Washington Nationals' Opening Day starter on April 5 against the Chicago Cubs.
Another health setback for Cardinals' Carpenter Another health setback for Cardinals' Carpenter

St. Louis Cardinalsace Chris Carpenter will have his neck injury re-examined after experiencing symptoms again, according to a St. Louis Post Dispatch report.
Bulls' Rose out again vs. Raptors Bulls' Rose out again vs. Raptors

TORONTO -- Derrick Rose didn't participate in the Chicago Bulls' Wednesday morning shootaround at Air Canada Centre and though coach Tom Thibodeau called the point guard "a game-time decision," he will miss his fifth straight game with a strained groin.
Lillibridge starts at third vs. Hernandez, Mariners Lillibridge starts at third vs. Hernandez, Mariners

PEORIA, Ariz. -- After a day off, the Chicago White Sox return to exhibition play Wednesday against Seattle and 2010 American League Cy Young Award winner Felix Hernandez.
Your Morning Phil: Berkman, Samardzija, Viciedo Your Morning Phil: Berkman, Samardzija, Viciedo

Talking baseball while wondering why no one’s worried about Peyton Manning’s neck anymore:
Observations from first Notre Dame spring workout Observations from first Notre Dame spring workout

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Very little of substance can be gleaned from a no-pads, just-after-daybreak March workout for a college football team.

Expectations for next Illini coach

Is it realistic to expect the next Illinois coach to land top-tier basketball talent from Chicago?

  • Yes. The right coach can recruit and develop those players
  • No. Those days are over. Players would rather go elsewhere

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