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Time for Bears' Smith to step in on defense
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'

Bears defensive coordinator Bob Babich says Sunday's loss is on him. Fine. But it's time for Lovie Smith to stage an intervention.

Blackhawks fall to Predators in shootout

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.

NLCS: Phils get their shots in

Phillies 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

Red Sox reeling after Rays chase Jon Lester

Rick Morrissey: Boston needed Jon Lester to pitch well in the worst way Monday. Instead, he pitched in the worst way.

Who not da man?

Who's the least valuable member of the Bears after the loss?

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