Thursday, April 26, 2012

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Bulls' playoffs to begin Saturday vs. Sixers or Knicks

The Chicago Bulls will open their NBA playoff run Saturday regardless of their opponent, with starting time yet to be determined, the league said Thursday.

Fire sign Brazilian midfielder De Lima Fire sign Brazilian midfielder De Lima

The Chicago Fire apparently liked what they saw when they had Brazilian Alex Monteiro De Lima in camp earlier this year: Coach Frank Klopas announced the signing of the 23-year-old midfielder in a free-agent transaction Thursday.

Report: NFL likely to suspend Pro Bowl Report: NFL likely to suspend Pro Bowl

ESPN.com reports: The Pro Bowl may have seen its final kickoff: The game, often a low-rated afterthought of an NFL season, is likely to be suspended this season and beyond, league sources said.

Bears put DT prospect Cox through paces Bears put DT prospect Cox through paces

The last time the Chicago Bears got major production from a first-round draft pick was in Lovie Smith’s first season, when they grabbed defensive tackle Tommie Harris. The Bears could be aiming for a tackle again Thursday night, but it likely would take a major trade to get him.

To Smith, no question about ex-Notre Dame teammate Floyd To Smith, no question about ex-Notre Dame teammate Floyd

Between the Senior Bowl and the NFL scouting combine, Harrison Smith estimates that he has spoken with every NFL team in advance of the draft that begins Thursday night. The former Notre Dame safety, a possible first-round pick, believes he's done all he can in the run-up.

Video: World Peace contrite about 'brutal elbow' Video: World Peace contrite about 'brutal elbow'

Lakers forward Metta World Peace expresses remorse for his elbow to the head of the Thunder's James Harden, which drew a seven-game suspension from the NBA.

Rose tops list of NBA's top-selling jerseys Rose tops list of NBA's top-selling jerseys

Derrick Rose soon will be losing his year-long reign as the NBA's most valuable player. But that doesn't mean the Chicago Bulls guard has lost his popularity.

Your Morning Phil: Konerko, Volstad, Valentine Your Morning Phil: Konerko, Volstad, Valentine

Talking baseball while waiting to see how many players from Alabama are selected in the first round of the draft:


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