Obama Transportation Secretary LaHood to support Chicago Olympics bid at Denmark meetingWASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is joining a growing list of Obama administration officials who will travel to Denmark next week to support Chicago’s Olympic bid. Baker’s ninth-inning homer stuns Giants as Cubs rally for 3-2 win to stay alive in NL CentralSAN FRANCISCO — Jeff Baker hit a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs staved off elimination in the NL Central for a day by handing the San Francisco Giants a blow to their postseason hopes with a 3-2 victory Thursday night. Baker’s ninth-inning homer stuns Giants as Cubs rally for 3-2 win.SAN FRANCISCO — Jeff Baker hit a two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs staved off elimination in the NL Central for a day by handing the San Francisco Giants a blow to their postseason hopes with 3-2 victory Thursday night. Cubs 3, Giants 2
No Hill and possibly no Tatupu means Seattle linebackers will look plenty different vs. BearsRENTON, Wash. — Jim Mora made it a point to pull aside David Hawthorne as the Seattle Seahawks started preparations for Chicago this week. Close friends Mike Singletary and Leslie Frazier meet SundayEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — At first glance, San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary and Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier couldn’t be much more different. Philadelphia plays first MLS game March 25 at Seattle; Red Bull Arena opens 2 days laterNEW YORK — The Philadelphia Union will start their first Major League Soccer season at the Seattle Sounders on March 25 in the MLS opener. Tribune bankruptcy judge clears way for sale of Cubs baseball teamWILMINGTON, Del. — A federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware has approved the Tribune Co.’s sale of the Chicago Cubs. Twins win 9th in 10 games, keep pace with Detroit by sweeping White Sox with 8-6 victoryCHICAGO — Minnesota’s pursuit of the Detroit Tigers got a big boost when the Twins swept three games against the Chicago White Sox to start a challenging 10-game road trip. Twins win for 9th time in 10 games, stay close to Detroit by beating White Sox 8-6CHICAGO — Brian Duensing won his fifth straight decision and the Minnesota Twins stayed on the heels of first-place Detroit in the AL Central with their ninth victory in the last 10 games, beating the Chicago White 8-6 on Wednesday night. Brewers 3, Cubs 2
Fielder hits 42nd homer to take majors RBI lead with 131 as Brewers top Cubs 3-2MILWAUKEE — Prince Fielder hit his 42nd homer to give him a majors-best 131 RBIs and rookie Chris Narveson struck out 10 for his first win as a starter, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Wednesday night. Ovechkin, Knuble each have 2 goals and assist, Capitals beat Blackhawks 6-2WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin and Mike Knuble each had two goals and an assist in the Washington Capitals’ 6-2 exhibition victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. Blackhawks-Capitals Sums
Bears running game slow going so far, with Seattle coming up nextLAKE FOREST, Ill. — The Chicago Bears like to call themselves a team that “gets off the bus running.” So far, there’s been no sign of that heading into Sunday’s game at Seattle. Oprah Winfrey going to Copenhagen to lobby for Chicago’s 2016 Olympic bidCHICAGO — Oprah’s trying to land another big get. Cubs OF Milton Bradley apologizes for comments, actions that led to suspensionMILWAUKEE — Suspended Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley apologized Wednesday for behavior that led to general manager Jim Hendry’s decision to banish him for the rest of the season. Michael Johnson, Nastia Liukin among gold medalists to lobby for Chicago’s 2016 Olympic bidCHICAGO — There’s gold in Chicago 2016’s delegation. Lots of it. Seahawks aren’t ruling QB Matt Hasselbeck out of Sunday’s game against ChicagoRENTON, Wash. — Just before listing injuries to 12 starters, a damning dozen that includes quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and is already putting the Seahawks’ 2009 season in jeopardy, Jim Mora laughed. New Japanese PM sends letter to IOC members assuring support for Tokyo’s 2016 Olympics bidLONDON — Japan’s new prime minister has sent a letter to IOC members assuring them that government support for Tokyo’s bid to host the 2016 Olympics “remains as strong as ever.” Lee homers for 2nd straight night, Cubs keep clicking without Bradley in 7-2 win over BrewersMILWAUKEE — Derrek Lee hit his 35th homer and drove in two runs to set a new career mark with 109 RBIs, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. Cubs 7, Brewers 2
Cuddyer, Tolbert homer to lead Twins to 8-6 win over White SoxCHICAGO — Michael Cuddyer hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth and Matt Tolbert homered in the same inning and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-6 on Tuesday night. Twins 8, White Sox 6
A look at Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Summer GamesA look at Chicago’s bid for the 2016 Olympics: Windy City? Second City? With Obama push, Chicago goes for new nickname: Home of 2016 OlympicsCHICAGO — The crowd at President Barack Obama’s victory rally stretched from one end of Grant Park to the other, spilling onto nearby sidewalks and streets. From Oprah Winfrey to blue-collar workers, downtown pulsed with elation and electricity. President Obama sends letters to IOC members promising ’spectacular’ 2016 Olympics in ChicagoLONDON — President Barack Obama has written to International Olympic Committee members promising the United States would “welcome the world with open arms” if Chicago is awarded the 2016 Summer Games. Giants breath life into wild-card hopes with 5-4 victory over DiamondbacksPHOENIX — The bases were loaded with one out in the eighth and the last thing San Francisco manager Bruce Bochy wanted was an inning-ending double play. Lee, Ramirez hit back-to-back homers, Gorzelanny pitches Cubs to 10-2 win over BrewersMILWAUKEE — Derrek Lee and Aramis Ramirez hit consecutive homers and Tom Gorzelanny tied a career high with nine strikeouts, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 10-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. Cubs 10, Brewers 2
Twins 7, White Sox 0
Nick Blackburn throws 7 innings as Twins keep rolling with 7-0 win over White SoxCHICAGO — Nick Blackburn is enjoying the Minnesota Twins’ late surge and everything that comes with it. Cubs moving on to finish disappointing season after Bradley’s suspension for the yearMILWAUKEE — The Chicago Cubs are trying to move past the latest distraction in a disappointing season. Seahawks say Hasselbeck has fractured rib, team must prepare as though he won’t play SundayRENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks are preparing to play without Matt Hasselbeck on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, though the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback is hoping to start despite a broken rib. First lady plans personal appeal for Chicago Olympic bid, door left open for Obama to attendWASHINGTON — As Michelle Obama prepares to make a highly personal appeal in Denmark on behalf of Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, the White House is leaving open the possibility that President Barack Obama will make a last minute decision to join her. |
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