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Ex-Illini star Gill stresses need to recruit in Chicago

Brad Stevens’ lack of experience recruiting players from Chicago was cited as a possible factor in his decision to turn down Illinois' overtures and remain at Butler. Former Illinois star Kendall Gill agrees that the next Illinois coach needs to be comfortable recruiting in the Chicago area.

Escobar's roster odds improve after Sox cut six Escobar's roster odds improve after Sox cut six

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Infielder Eduardo Escobar's chances of making the Chicago White Sox's opening-day roster improved dramatically Tuesday after the team reassigned six players -- including infielders Dan Johnson and Dallas McPherson -- to minor league camp.

Mets' Dickey reveals sexual abuse in book Mets' Dickey reveals sexual abuse in book

New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey reveals being sexually abused as a child in his memoir, as well as being confronted with drug use while a member of the Texas Rangers.

Packers coach on Marshall joining Bears: 'They definitely got better' Packers coach on Marshall joining Bears: 'They definitely got better'

PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy has been watching the Chicago Bears’ offseason moves with interest, and was particularly intrigued to see the Bears acquire receiver Brandon Marshall.

Notre Dame lands needed corner commit in Kinlaw Notre Dame lands needed corner commit in Kinlaw

Rashad Kinlaw may not wind up as the most ballyhooed of Notre Dame's 2013 recruits. But there may not be anyone more valuable.

Sean Payton makes first comments since announcement of suspension Saints' Payton addresses Parcells, possible appeal

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, making his first public comments since the NFL announced his one-year suspension in connection with the bounty scandal, said Tuesday he is disappointed with himself, is mulling an appeal of the penalty and has been speaking with Bill Parcells.

Donald Sterling gives his support to Clippers coach Clippers owner Sterling backs Del Negro

Clippers owner Donald Sterling said before the team's Monday night game against the New Orleans Hornets that he hasn't given any thought to making a coaching change.

Roddick ends Federer streak Roddick ends Federer streak

On a spectacular Monday at the Sony Ericsson Open a couple of aging American tennis greats on the comeback trail served notice that they're still relevant at the top of their respective circuits with vengeance-laced victories.


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