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Cubs-Astros to play Sunday, Monday in Milwaukee

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:07:31 -0500

The Cubs and Houston will play two of their postponed games at 7:05 p.m. Sunday and 1:05 p.m. Monday at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Major League Baseball announced late Saturday night. The third postponed game will be played only if it affects the postseason situation, and not until the day after the end of the regular season.

Bears roll past Colts, 29-13

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:02:46 -0500

INDIANAPOLIS - The Matt Forte era in Chicago literally began with a bang.

The Bears rookie running back grabbed a second-quarter pass, shook off a blow from linebacker Clint Sessions, then absorbed a vicious stick from Colts safety Bob Sanders. The pinball action in the second quarter sent a woozy Forte to the sideline for a few plays, but he held on after the collision.

Forte's fearless debut was contagious. The Bears played like they had nothing to lose and everyone's respect to gain, recording a 29-13 victory behind 183 rushing yards, 123 by Forte on 23 carries, to spoil the opening of the Colts' new home, Lucas Oil Stadium.

Scrabble cheaters, this tourney's for you

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:40:47 -0500

Finally, you can cheat your way to success at Scrabble, and it's allowed. And it benefits children. 826 Chicago (the writing/tutoring nonprofit affiliated with Dave Eggers and the entire hipster universe) is hosting a benefit in October called Scrabble for Cheaters.

A cut above: Morton Grove barber awaits Guiness Book glory for fastest haircuts

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:22:52 -0500

Whether you need a nip and trim above the collar or a full 'do re-do, Ivan Zoot's your man. The Morton Grove barber applied for official recognition from the Guiness Book of World Records for his speedy haircuts.

Jerry! (not) Jerry! (not) Jerry! (not)

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:52:38 -0500

Even the Jerry Springer Show can get too extreme. After a season of carnival sideshow antics, producers of the Chicago-based show refine it to take advantage of Springer's newfound mainstream success.

This could end the world as you know it

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:29:10 -0500

A massive particle collider built on the Franco-Swiss border and set to go live on Wednesday, has spawned two lawsuits worldwide. The plaintiffs fear its activation will spawn black holes that endanger the earth.

For Brit Olympics hoopsters, Deng's policy's the thing

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:06:36 -0500

British officials believe they will need to pay $500,000 for Deng's supplementary coverage every summer between now and the London Olympics in order for him to play. The national team's program has an annual budget of approximately $3 million.

``This is a devastating blow," Chris Spice, the GBB performance director, told The Times. ``If Luol doesn't participate this season or any other season leading up to London, there is no question our involvement is in doubt.

No return to normalcy at NIU

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:36:39 -0500

Almost seven months after former student Steven Kazmierczak burst through an unlocked door at NIU's Cole Hall and fatally wounded five students before killing himself, life at the DeKalb campus is returning to normal. But reminders, fears and anxieties linger, even for those not directly affected by the Valentine's Day spree.

Cops stop Blue Island gun buyback program

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:58:45 -0500

Blue Island Police Chief Douglas Hoglund shut down the event just 30 minutes after it began. Hoglund said the building didn't have a business license and no one authorized by a law enforcement agency was there to take possession of the traded-in guns.

"Any transfer of firearms that doesn't go to a state agency is a Class 1 felony," Hoglund said.

Bears won't change defensive philosophy

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:18:59 -0500

The mere suggestion of tweaking the Cover-2 defensive scheme makes Lovie Smith a bit edgy.

"It's a little early to be talking about that," the Bears coach said. "Let's not do that.

"This is what people don't understand: We have the regular season starting now. You're not going to do anything in the preseason you're going to do in the regular season. It's all vanilla, what we do in the [preseason]. You can't judge any of that."

Translation: The Cover-2 isn't going anywhere.