Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

 

Sports

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Despite Brutality and Death, Boxing Retains Its Allure

Alex Rodriguez fought back tears as he sat in the living room of his tidy Cicero bungalow. He was talking about his brother, Paco, who suffered fatal brain injuries in a boxing match in Philadelphia last month. “I was eight-and-a-half...

Fans Pin Hopes on Blackhawks’ Winning Ways

As the Blackhawks returned from a 12-day, six-game Western trip this week, Rocky Wirtz, the team chairman, was uncharacteristically grumpy two hours before the puck dropped for the game Tuesday night against Columbus at the United Center. The taxing trip...

Problems and Discontent Bedevil Chicago State

When the Chicago State University basketball team opened its season on Nov. 13 against Concordia University, almost everything pointed to success. The Cougars, wearing crisp white and green uniforms, took the court in the sparkling, recently completed, $38 million Emil...

Chicago Bears’ New Identity Is Unrecognizable

In 2006, when his Chicago Bears were riding a stout defense and strong running game to a surprise Super Bowl appearance, Coach Lovie Smith disdained comparisons to the Bears’ 1985 forebears, almost scornfully. It was time, he suggested, for the...

As Bulls Hit the Road, Clowns Stay Home

The Chicago Bulls’ record on their annual “circus trip” in the 10 seasons since Michael Jordan retired was 10-56 before their game Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. With jugglers, clowns and animal acts from Ringling Brothers and Barnum...

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