Winning Bid Chicago,Il – The billionaire Ricketts family has been selected by Tribune Co. as the winning bidder for the hard-luck Chicago Cubs.
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Out Of Position Mobile,Al – Rashad Johnson would rather be a dog than a cat.
Old Self New York,N.Y. – All-Star selections used to come so easily to Shaquille O’Neal that he wasn’t even sure what the process was for picking reserves.
Getting Along Phoenix,Az – Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin laughed off the negative reaction to his nationally televised run-in with offensive coordinator Todd Haley, calling it “hilarious.”
A Different Style Detroit,Mi – In Rick Carlisle’s final season coaching Detroit, the Pistons led the NBA in fewest points allowed per game.
One More Game Mobile,Al – Former Southern California linebackers Rey Maualuga and Brian Cushing share shoulder-length dark hair and past credentials as blue-chip recruits.
Another Chance Orlando,Fl – Jameer Nelson believes the Orlando Magic are close to commanding almost as much respect as the Boston Celtics.
The Next Step Baltimoe,Md – The Baltimore Ravens were one of the last four teams in the NFL playoffs, no small feat for a team that went 5-11 last year.
Ready To Play Pittsburgh,Pa – Penguins captain Sidney Crosby expects to play in the NHL All-Star game on Sunday in Montreal despite having a sore left knee.
Rising Stars Arlington,Tx – Standing in an empty ballpark and wearing a business suit, Texas Rangers president Nolan Ryan surveyed the reconstruction project.