Bears move Nick Roach to middle, Geno Hayes to strong sideGeno Hayes will take over at strong-side linebacker, and Nick Roach will move into the middle as the days and weeks without Brian Urlacher commence. Hayes and Roach are veterans, but everyone knows the arduous task the Bears have in front of them with U… |
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Whether or not Brian Urlacher returns from a hamstring injury this year, he’ll be a Bear next season. That comes from highly placed sources inside my head. There continues to be talk that this might be The End for Urlacher in Chicago, but the chatter fa… |
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Nick Friedell, ESPN.com Byron Scott has put a new spin on rookie hazing. The Cleveland Cavaliers coach presented each one of his rookies, Dion Waiters, Tyler Zeller and Kevin Jones, with baby dolls and pink strollers before Wednesday night's game against the Chicago Bulls. |
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Source: Cubs add Schierholtz on one-year dealDec 5, 2012
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com The Chicago Cubs and free agent outfielder Nate Schierholtz reached an agreement on a one-year, guaranteed $2.25 million major-league contract Wednesday, according to a baseball source. |
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Sources: Cubs, free agent Dempster talk dealDec 5, 2012
Bruce Levine, ESPN.com The agent for free-agent pitcher Ryan Dempster has had conversations with the Cubs on a possible return to Chicago, according to major league sources. |
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Thibodeau doesn't expect fine for commentsDec 5, 2012
Nick Friedell, ESPN.com Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau does not expect to get fined for his comments after Tuesday night's loss to the Indiana Pacers. |
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With the face of the franchise shelved, perhaps the Bears should commence the inevitable makeover. The absence of middle linebacker Brian Urlacher for at least three games is a blow to the Bears. But quarterback Jay Cutler has reinforced over the last m… |
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Cubs, outfielder Schierholtz agree to termsDec 5, 2012
Carrie Muskat, MLB.com The Cubs have reportedly filled an outfield spot on Wednesday, agreeing to a one-year, $2.25 million deal with free-agent outfielder Nate Schierholtz. |
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If the 2013 season started this week, then Minor Leaguers Carlos Sanchez or Tyler Saladino stand as the prime utility infield candidates under White Sox control. Of course, the season does not start in early December, giving general manager Rick Hahn ti… |
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Bulls' Hamilton (foot) could miss two weeksDec 5, 2012
Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau says veteran guard Richard Hamilton could miss two weeks because of a foot injury. |
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Cavaliers guard Waiters out vs. BullsDec 5, 2012
Cavaliers rookie guard Dion Waiters is out for Wednesday night's game against the Chicago Bulls because of a sprained left ankle. |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com As the Vikings prepare to host the Bears in a game that will go a long way toward determined whether they’ll have a domed stadium’s chance in a blizzard of making the playoffs, linebacker Chad Greenway has a request for the teams fans. “Hopefully, t… |
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NFC North Wednesday practice reportDec 5, 2012
Let's wrap up a newsy day in the NFC North: Chicago Bears: Linebacker Brian Urlacher (hamstring) was officially ruled out of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Four players sat out of practice because of injuries: receiver Earl Bennett (concus… |
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With Chavez Gone, Yankees Could Look at YoukilisDec 5, 2012
Jorge Arangure Jr., nytimes.com Eric Chavez signed with Arizona and Jeff Keppinger is likely to join the White Sox, so the Yankees may consider Kevin Youkilis, Chone Figgins or Mark DeRosa as options at third base, |
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Keppinger gets 3-year, $12M deal with White SoxDec 5, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A person familiar with the contract tells The Associated Press that versatile infielder Jeff Keppinger has reached agreement with the Chicago White Sox on a $12 million, three-year contract. |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com When the Vikings and Bears played a couple of weeks ago, the Bears lost guard Lance Louis for the rest of the season after he was on the receiving end of a huge block from Vikings defensive end Jared Allen. The Bears weren’t happy that Allen left his fe… |
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AFTERNOON SPORTS CLUB: Whether Brian Urlacher plays for the Bears next season or ends his career elsewhere isn’t a matter of management doing the so-called “right thing” so much as it will be a decision that must be made by the future Hall of Fame l… |
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Source: White Sox, Keppinger agree to dealDec 5, 2012
ESPNChicago.com, ESPN.com The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a three-year, $12 million deal with free-agent infielder Jeff Keppinger, a source told ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine. |
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David Brown, yahoo.com We kept a running list of trades and signings that went down during the winter meetings. Thanks for reading and come back for more signings and trades as the offseason continues! Thursday Twins send Ben Revere to Phillies for Vance Worley, Trevor May Fo… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com The Bears gave up a pair of late touchdowns to the Seahawks last Sunday, costing them a win they needed to hold onto their position as the NFC North leaders. John Mullin of CSN Chicago will join Mike Florio on Wednesday’s edition of PFT Live to talk abo… |
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Bears could be without Earl Bennett this weekDec 5, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com The Bears have struggled all year finding someone other than Brandon Marshall to catch passes. Now one of the few contributors other than Marshall might not make it this week, with wide receiver Earl Bennett’s status in doubt because of a concussion. Ac… |
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The Top 10 NBA Player Rivalries Of All TimeDec 5, 2012
Michael Sykes II, dimemag.com In all sports the basic concept is to beat your opposition. You never want to lose a game to anyone, but when your rival beats you there’s a different feel. When your rival beats you, there’s suddenly an everlasting second wind about you. When your ri… |
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Tom Ley, deadspin.com Baseball's winter meetings haven't been a huge source of excitement so far this year. The Nationals made a splash by signing Dan Haren, but the big names like Josh Hamilton and Zack Greinke are still waiting to be snapped up, and no blockbuster trades h… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has a hamstring injury that could cause him to miss the rest of the season. And with Urlacher set to become a free agent, that means it’s possible that he has played his last game in Chicago. Urlacher acknowledged that po… |
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Cubs' Sveum accidentally shot by Yount on huntDec 5, 2012
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Chicago Cubs manager Dale Sveum says he was accidentally shot in the right ear and back by former teammate Robin Yount during a recent quail hunt in Arizona. |
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Source: Haren, Nats close to 1-year, $13M dealDec 5, 2012
ASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Free agent pitcher Dan Haren and the Washington Nationals are close to completing a one-year deal for $13 million, a person familiar with the talks told The Associated Press. |
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