Hirst looks back at a wild college football weekend
The Gazette’s Mike Hlas surveys a hectic week in college football, highlighting potential Game of the Year candidates between Wisconsin and Purdue, Iowa, Northwestern overtime, and a mix of big wins and surprising upsets across conferences.
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Yankees' team spirit costs $183 million
Chicago Tribune writer Rick Morrissey critiques Yankee pride amid a $183 million payroll, arguing money often masks team spirit. He notes the team’s star power and high salaries while comparing them to the lower-spending Cubs and Red Sox can rival for best balance of money and success.
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NBA players back as salaries soar and trades loom
Sam Cassell presses for a contract extension with Minnesota after criticizing earlier terms at Milwaukee. Latrell Sprewell weighs leaving for money while Jason Kidd seeks a trade amid knee rehab. Alonzo Mourning eyes a title with the Nets but questions the off-season outlook. Baron Davis Jamaal Magloire seek moves as trainers clash with team policy. Nikoloz Tskitishvili and Ruben Patterson also push for trades. Horace Jenkins, a 29 year old rookie with a guaranteed $350,000, shares a remarkable path from poverty to NBA camp hopes.
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Elite college teams may bring October surprises in football
Analysts anticipate an October twist in college football as USC defends top spot amid a tightening margin with Oklahoma. With 14 undefeated teams, eight from BCS conferences face key clashes that could reshape Bowl Championship Series implications and potential title drama this season.
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