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Cubs RHP Kerry Wood retires after 13-plus seasons
Pitcher Kerry Wood retired yesterday after one final, emotional appearance with the Chicago Cubs. Fittingly, Wood struck out the last batter he faced in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox, ending a 14-year career that was eye-popping at times but
Pitcher Kerry Wood retired yesterday after one final, emotional appearance with the Chicago Cubs. Fittingly, Wood struck out the last batter he faced in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox, ending a 14-year career that was eye-popping at times but
BY JOE COWLEY jcowley@suntimes.com May 18, 2012 12:00PM There stood Kerry Wood in the clubhouse on Friday morning, saying goodbye to teammates in one of the worst kept secrets in recent Cubs history. But the pitcher once embraced on the North Side as
Even the other Wood in the Chicago Cubs' organization rubbed his eyes as Kerry Wood walked off the mound for the final time Friday afternoon. “How do you not become a little emotional when you see his son run out to hug him,” said Iowa Cubs pitcher
Kerry Wood addressed the media at Wrigley Field after announcing his retirement.
NBA • LA Lakers fight back, close gap against the Oklahoma City Thunder
Learn the best way to watch L. A. Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder live online, as well as every other basketball game, all in Stunning high definition.
At Oddsmaker the current odds has the LA Lakers favored by -2 ½ points with the total line at 190 ½ points. A money line wager on the LA Lakers will return -135 odds. Those who believe the road team Oklahoma City Thunder
Western Conference semifinals: (3) L.A. Lakers vs. (2) Oklahoma City.
At Oddsmaker the current odds has the LA Lakers favored by -2 ½ points with the total line at 190 ½ points. A money line wager on the LA Lakers will return -135 odds. Those who believe the road team Oklahoma City Thunder
To make way for tens of thousands of sports fans, L.A. is closing several streets Sunday. The Kings, Lakers, Clippers and a massive bike tour are all hitting downtown.
Flesh-eating bacteria finds a fighter
Although it's rare, two cases of flesh-eating bacteria have been in the news lately. Called necrotizing fasciitis, flesh-eating bacteria can enter an open wound (regardless of its size) and begin to destroy skin, fat and other tissue
Although it's rare, two cases of flesh-eating bacteria have been in the news lately. Called necrotizing fasciitis, flesh-eating bacteria can enter an open wound (regardless of its size) and begin to destroy skin, fat and other tissue
"Turned into a flesh-eating bacteria that ate his penis centimeter by centimeter," he said, " and as a result of this, he has to spend the rest of his life without a functioning penis. He has to sit down to urinate. He'll never have any intimate
So what's the deal? Why are we so fascinated? A person being so ravaged by flesh-eating bacteria is extremely rare. Is that it? The rarity? Shouldn't we be more worried about car accidents, which are the single largest killer of young people in
More >> A young Georgia woman fighting a flesh-eating bacteria will lose her hands and remaining foot. Andy Copeland wrote about the tough conversation he had a day earlier with his daughter Aimee on Facebook. Copeland gashed her leg after falling from
Jenny McCarthy to pose for Playboy again; Van Halen postpone concert dates
Chicago Bears star linebacker Brian Urlacher has been working on his game this offseason. And we're not talking about just his football skills. Former Playboy model and actress Jenny McCarthy has confirmed that she is
Jenny McCarthy is taking it all off again for Playboy. Jenny McCarthy is taking it all off again for Playboy. The Kardashians are back. But they never actually went away in the first place. The Kardashians are back. But they never actually went away in
Jenny McCarthy is taking it all off again for Playboy. Jenny McCarthy is taking it all off again for Playboy. The Kardashians are back. But they never actually went away in the first place. The Kardashians are back. But they never actually went away in
A rep for the men's magazine confirms to Us Weekly that 1993's Playmate of the Year will appear on the July/August cover.
Nearly 20 years after she first posed nude for the adult magazine, the 'Love in the Wild' host will make her return by gracing the cover of its July/August double issue.
Kobe Leads Lakers Past Thunder in 99-96 Thriller
Lakers guard Steve Blake and his wife received multiple online threats after he missed a big shot late in Game 2 of Los Angeles' second-round playoff series with Oklahoma City. FILE – This Dec. 27, 2011 file photo shows Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve
AP LOS ANGELES (AP) — After two straight exhausting playoff games that went down to the last gasp, Kobe Bryant knows the Los Angeles Lakers can't hope to keep up with the younger, faster Oklahoma City Thunder. They're better off slowing down the game
The smartest fans anywhere are talking hoops in our Lakers-Thunder Game 3 thread. Please join!
Whine all you want over the Lakers shooting 42 free throws and Kobe hitting 18 of 18, but by my count he earned all but four of those 18 (both on phantom fouls versus James Harden), and the Lakers earned this win. Andrew Bynum was fantastic defensively
The Lakers weren't going THAT quietly. In Game 3 against OKC, a must-win, the Lakers jumped out 16-4 and then held on to win 99-96. Kobe Bryant might be getting old, but he's always good for one big game and last night,
Solar eclipse 2012: California likely to offer impressive views
Excitement is building over a rare "ring" eclipse that is expected to be visible in California and other parts of the Southwest.
YouTube Preview Image. This is one of the better Solar Eclipse informational videos I've seen and worth watching even if you're not in the eclipse path. If you are able to view it I wish you good skies. I've seen only three but
The joint JAXA/NASA Hinode mission captured this image of the January 6, 2011 solar eclipse. On May 20-21 (this coming Sunday night through this coming Monday morning), sky-watchers in Asia and much of the U.S. will
The joint JAXA/NASA Hinode mission captured this image of the January 6, 2011 solar eclipse. On May 20-21 (this coming Sunday night through this coming Monday morning), sky-watchers in Asia and much of the U.S. will
On Sunday (May 20), a solar eclipse will block out most of the sun, leaving just a “ring of fire” visible in the sky for anyone on the eclipse's path. Watchers in the Western U.S. will get the best view of the event.
At Preakness, no one knows how horses will rebound
BALTIMORE — The "new shooters" are all long shots in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The new-shooter angle has long been studied by handicappers analyzing the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.
With that in mind let's turn to the 2012 Preakness Stakes. The Preakness has become the Block Party of the Triple Crown season. It doesn't have the fashion and celebrity allure of the Kentucky Derby, it doesn't have the cool
They try for another victory in a 3-year-old classic with Went the Day Well, who is 6-1 for the Preakness. Bodemeister is an early favorite for Saturday's running of the Preakness Stakes, but at least one handicapper thinks he could run too fast,
AP BALTIMORE— As trainer of the winner and the runner-up in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Todd Pletcher enjoyed a double-dose of glee Friday. In Lingerie charged to victory in the $300000 race, holding off Disposablepleasure to win by 1¼ lengths.
By RICHARD ROSENBLATT, Associated Press For those who aren't sold on Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another adding the Preakness to his winning resume Saturday and setting up a Triple Crown try in the Belmont
At Preakness, no one knows how horses will rebound
Race-goers celebrate with a Baltimore tradition ahead of the 2012 Preakness Stakes that takes place on Saturday.
Race-goers celebrate with a Baltimore tradition ahead of the 2012 Preakness Stakes that takes place on Saturday.
AP BALTIMORE— As trainer of the winner and the runner-up in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Todd Pletcher enjoyed a double-dose of glee Friday. In Lingerie charged to victory in the $300000 race, holding off Disposablepleasure to win by 1¼ lengths.
The 2012 Preakness Stakes is all but here, the 137th running of the second jewel of the prestigious Triple Crown.
They try for another victory in a 3-year-old classic with Went the Day Well, who is 6-1 for the Preakness. Bodemeister is an early favorite for Saturday's running of the Preakness Stakes, but at least one handicapper thinks he could run too fast,
At Preakness, no one knows how horses will rebound
The Preakness Stakes. The Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown. After handicapping like a box fan (sucking on one side and blowing out the other) on Derby Day, The Author is back to take another crack at the Triple Crown. This time we move to
Marjae Hicks is busy adorning Maryland heads with feathers, jewels, bows, sequins, flowers and all the bling that is associated with a Preakness hat. The Preakness Stakes is one of Baltimore's historical sports events, offering tradition and excitement
Mary Doser rides Preakness Stakes horse Cozzetti before a morning workout at Pimlico Race Course on Friday in Baltimore. Cozzetti, owned by Dennis Albaugh and Jason Loutsch of Ankeny, faces long odds in the Preakness field today.
By RICHARD ROSENBLATT, Associated Press For those who aren't sold on Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another adding the Preakness to his winning resume Saturday and setting up a Triple Crown try in the Belmont
Trainer Bob Baffert leads Preakness Stakes horse race hopeful Bodemeister around the barn at at Pimlico racetrack, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Baltimore. Photo: Garry Jones / AP Exercise rider John Cisneros rides Preakness Stakes entrant Creative Cause
Rock the Bells 2012 Lineup Adds Common, Tickets Go on Pre-Sale for Concert Dates
The upcoming Rock the Bells 2012 lineup has added another big name in hip hop to its group of performers. Rapper Common now appears on the official poster and was announced just recently, joining some of the biggest names, old and new, in hip hop.
Traveling hip-hop festival Rock the Bells is taking a cue from Coachella's recent experiment with déjà vu and has announced that this year's event will be held on two consecutive days in each of its three host cities. Guerilla Union, the promoters of
The upcoming Rock the Bells 2012 lineup has added another big name in hip hop to its group of performers. Rapper Common now appears on the official poster and was announced just recently, joining some of the biggest names, old and new, in hip hop.
"Not doing Rock The Bellzthats a typo fam and friends," he wrote. Other acts expected to join the concert series are Salt-N-Pepa, Dipset and Black Hippy. This year's event would be held on August 18-19 in San Bernardino, Calif., August 25-26 in
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