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2 Wild Cards, 2 home teams shut out: Cubs blank Pirates to advance
Behind a complete-game shutout thrown by right-hander Jake Arrieta, the Chicago Cubs advanced to the Divisional Series on Wednesday night in Pittsburgh, beating the Pirates 4-0.Kyle Schwarber had a...
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Cubs' Curse of the Billy Goat and other superstitious sports tales
The Chicago Cubs have not appeared in a World Series since 1945, when, legend has it, tavern owner Billy Sianis placed a curse on the team in retaliation for refusing stadium entry to his goat.Going...
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International Olympic Committee to allow refugees to compete
This week the International Olympic Committee said that athletes who have fled their home countries will be allowed to qualify to compete in the Olympics – under the Olympic flag.The IOC has not had a...
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Adidas offers to help U.S. high schools phase out Native Ameican mascots
Sportswear giant Adidas announced Thursday that it would offer free design resources and financial assistance to any high schools that want to change their logo or mascot from Native American imagery...
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Illinois fires athletic director after athlete allegations
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois fired athletic director Mike Thomas on Monday, saying he had done nothing wrong but a change was needed after football and women's basketball players...
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High School Football Deaths Raise Concerns
At least 11 high school football players have died this year, either from head or neck injuries or heat-related illnesses. The most recent was a 17-year-old football player in Silver Springs, Kansas,...
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Chicago's Highest-Paid Athletes
Derrick Rose, Patrick Kane, Matt Forte and Chris Sale. What do each of your favorite professional athletes have in common? They’re all included in Crain Chicago Business’ inaugural list of the 25...
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The secret to the Blackhawks’ success: President Obama
Going to the White House never gets old for the Chicago Blackhawks, even if their 2015 Stanley Cup came over eight months ago. And, it appears hosting the Hawks doesn't get old for President Barack...
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Wannabe NHL Star Barack Obama Welcomes Hawks to the Whitehouse
President Obama welcomed Chicago Blackhawks players and staff to the White House yesterday to honor the team’s 2015 Stanley Cup victory. Our sports contributor Cheryl Raye Stout was there and joins us...
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A Video Game IRL: Drone Racing League Aims to be NASCAR in the Air
Can drone racing be the next NASCAR? That's what Nick Horbaczewski is banking on. He is the CEO of the Drone Racing League, and he has lined up millions in venture capital to bring his vision to...
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