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Happier times: Lovie Smith and Bob Babich converse back when Babich was the linebackers coach.
David Haugh: Time for Smith to step in on 'D'
Oct 14, 2008
Bears defensive coordinator Bob Babich says Sunday's loss is on him. Fine. But it's time for Lovie Smith to stage an intervention.
- Fred Mitchell: Kevin Butler not a squib fan
Blackhawks fall to Predators in shootout
Oct 14, 2008 00:26 -0500
Monday night's 3-2 shootout defeat to the Nashville Predators in front of 21,712 at the United Center kept them winless, but a better effort than on the East Coast over the weekend earned them their first point.
- Mike Downey: Hawks can't match pregame hoopla
NLCS: Phils get their shots in
Two 8th-inning homers vaulted Philadelphia to a 7-5 victory Monday and a 3-1 series lead.
• Fines for bench-clearing incident
ALCS: Rays hit where it hurts most
Rick Morrissey: Boston needed Jon Lester to pitch well in the worst way Monday. Instead, he pitched in the worst way.
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Sunday quick slants from Weis
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Stokley's 10th concussion leaves him in a fog, but he still hopes to play next week
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Diamond Head Classic college basketball tourney to start in 2009
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Royals hire former Toronto manager Gibbons, former KC star Seitzer as coaches
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Marinelli mum on quarterbacking situation after Lions fall to 0-5
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Mastroeni, Rogers dropped from US roster for World Cup qualifier at Trinidad and Tobago
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Texas hooks top spot in AP poll, knocking Oklahoma to No. 4; idle Alabama stuck at No. 2
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A playoff monster: Rays homer 4 times, rout Red Sox 9-1 and take 2-1 ALCS lead
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Flipped: Browns shock New York Giants 35-14 in stunning return to Monday night
