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Powerless Blackhawks blanked by Kings

By Chris Kuc , Chicago Tribune reporter — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 05:42:00 GMT

They haven't scored with man advantage in last 39 attempts

Haven't scored with man advantage in last 39 attempts.

Sox's Ventura gives Dunn clean slate

By Mark Gonzales , Chicago Tribune reporter — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 05:07:00 GMT

Patient manager counting on slugger regaining success

Patient manager counting on slugger regaining success.

In Year 3, Cubs owners more comfortable

By Paul Sullivan , Chicago Tribune reporter — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 05:07:00 GMT

Ricketts family has pieces in place to build team from ground up

Family has pieces in place to build team from ground up.

Rose signs 'lifetime' contract with Adidas

By K.C. Johnson , Chicago Tribune reporter — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:53:00 GMT

Deal reportedly worth $260 million

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two months after signing a five-year, $95 million contract extension with the Bulls, Derrick Rose has really struck it rich.

Northwestern ends 10-year drought at Penn State

Tribune News Services — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:31:00 GMT

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Northwestern kept draining 3-pointers. Penn State kept pouring in points in the paint.

Deserving All-Stars, but they aren't perfect fits

By K.C. Johnson , Chicago Tribune reporter — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:28:00 GMT

All 3 have no-nonsense personalities

Benny the Bull is here too, but at least his antics fit in this extravaganza that is more showtime than serious. There's little dispute Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Tom Thibodeau deserve it, but do they fit?

Coach Q: 'Hopefully we can add somebody'

By Chris Kuc , Chicago Tribune reporter — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:51:00 GMT

Help on defense still likely target

All eyes on Hawks GM Bowman as trade deadline nears.

Campana upset in Cubs' bunting tournament

By Paul Sullivan , Chicago Tribune reporter — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:37:00 GMT

Clevenger: 'It separates the good bunters from the guys that are fast that think they can bunt'

MESA, Ariz. — Tony Campana knows he's in for a beating when he steps into the Cubs' clubhouse on Sunday morning.

Providence spoils DePaul's comeback

Tribune News Services — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 01:26:00 GMT

Henton's jumper with 1.7 second left the difference for Friars

Providence forward LaDontae Henton hit a jump shot from the top of the key with 1.7 seconds remaining Saturday to give the Friars a 73-71 victory over DePaul.

Notre Dame cold on 3-pointers, falls to St. John's

Tribune News Services — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:15:00 GMT

NEW YORK — Notre Dame had been so good in close games during its school-record Big East winning streak.

Campana suffers first-round upset

By Paul Sullivan, Tribune reporter — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:54:00 GMT

Campana anointed himself the favorite last week.

Lillibridge looking for more at-bats

By Mark Gonzales — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 21:13:00 GMT

Sox utility player Lillibridge is looking for more.

Free agent wide receivers no sure things

Dan Pompei — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:19:00 GMT

History shows there are plenty of easy mistakes that can be made when signing veteran wideouts

Pompei: History shows there are plenty of easy mistakes.

Sox's Dunn ready to work with Manto

By Mark Gonzales — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:04:00 GMT

Dunn will try to erase a disastrous 2011 season.

Rose on massive shoe deal: 'I'm blessed'

By K.C. Johnson, Tribune reporter — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:40:00 GMT

Rose has inked another lucrative contract.

Sox's Beckham leaner, benefits from better diet

By Mark Gonzales — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:28:00 GMT

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Second baseman Gordon Beckham arrived Saturday at the Chicago White Sox's spring training facility less bulky than last year.

Cubs don't expect to wait till next year

By Paul Sullivan , Chicago Tribune reporter — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:16:00 GMT

Ricketts, Sveum say team is ready to compete as assembled

Ricketts, Sveum: Team is ready to compete as assembled.

Bulls, Heat friendly at All-Star Game

By K.C. Johnson , Chicago Tribune reporter — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:10:00 GMT

Teammates for a weekend, Rose, James anticipate another meeting

Teammates for a weekend, they anticipate another meeting.

Martinez grateful for chance with Sox

By Mark Gonzales , Chicago Tribune reporter — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:22:00 GMT

Infielder happier than most to be in camp

Infielder happier than most to be in camp with White Sox.

Cubs' Castro doesn't address assault claim, but says 'Got to be careful'

By Paul Sullivan, Tribune reporter — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 03:46:00 GMT

MESA, Ariz. — Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro met with the media on Friday but declined to talk about the claim by a woman that he sexually assaulted her in his apartment in September.

WRs Bowe, Royal on Bears GM's radar

By Brad Biggs , Chicago Tribune reporter — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 03:43:00 GMT

No telling what options will be available in free agency

No telling what options will be available in free agency.

Report: Bears, RB Forte to renew contract talks

Tribune news services — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:02:00 GMT

Running back Matt Forte and the Chicago Bears will start talking contract again this weekend, according to a report.

Sox's Ventura pleased with quick look at future

By Mark Gonzales — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:49:00 GMT

Practicing with only pitchers and catchers until Tuesday.

Ricketts senses a 'new vibe' in Cubs camp

By Paul Sullivan, Tribune reporter — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:49:00 GMT

Ricketts pointed to a 'new energy, a new vibe.'

Bulls' Rose praises Magic's Howard

By K.C. Johnson, Tribune reporter — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:21:00 GMT

Howard's media table at All-Star weekend was swarmed.