White Sox should keep Mark Buehrle in Chicago
TOM ENGLISH argues the White Sox should pay the left hander and retain his leadership after a hallmark career including two no hitters and three Gold Gloves. He recalls Buehrle's long service since 2000, leadership in the clubhouse, and rare value beyond stats amid salary considerations for Dunn Danks Quentin and Rios.
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Santo Headed to Cooperstown at Last
Ron Santo, longtime Chicago Cubs star and diabetes advocate, was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee nearly a year after his death. The news capped a lifetime of participation in parties and celebrations at his home as fans and colleagues rejoiced in the honor.
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Vienna Lady Eagles edge Goreville 48 43 in thriller
Johnson County battle Vienna's Lady Eagles narrowly pull ahead 48 43 over Goreville in nonconference action. With 28 seconds left Carley Childress fouled, then hit both ends of a one and one after missing four previous free throws. Coach Brannon Waters called it huge.
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Murphysboro Edges Carterville In Late Rally
Murphysboro defeats Carterville 52 to 46 in girls basketball, holding off a late rally by the Lady Lions as the Red Devils snap a three-game skid to improve to 4-5 while Carterville drops to 5-4. Coach Staci Hickman credited patient offense and floor spacing.
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Heisman Finalists Named Luck Griffin Richardson Ball and Mathieu
The Heisman finalists are Andrew Luck Robert Griffin III Trent Richardson Tyrann Mathieu and Montee Ball. Luck leads as preseason favorite with Griffin first Baylor invite. Ball chases Barry Sanders mark while Mathieu, LSUs Honey Badger, adds game changing impact. The Heisman presentation is Saturday night.
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Macklin earns PARADE All America honor as top freshman
Cartaesha Macklin, a 5 foot 9 guard for SIU women's basketball, is named to the 35th annual PARADE All America High School Girls Basketball Team. The honor gathers 40 athletes from 30 states and is a milestone noted by her high school athletic director. Many former All Americans reach NCAA Sweet 16 or WNBA careers.
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