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Weekend Plans With WNBA Sky Owner Michael Alter: Graduations, Season Opener05 / 24 / 13Chicago native and WNBA Sky Owner MICHAEL ALTER has much to be thankful for this holiday weekend. That includes his eldest son graduating from college in Amherst, Mass., as well as his daughter’s high school graduation celebration back in the Chicago area. There is also the small matter of t... Tags: People and Pop Culture, WNBA |
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"ARE WE GONNA WIN?! ARE WE?!" SPORTOS ON THE TALK CIRCUIT
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L.A. COLISEUM OFFICIALS MAY SUE FEMA
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MEDIA NOTES
The Sabres have announced a multi-year agreement in principle with two new radio stations to carry the team''s games starting in ''95-96, WWKB-AM and CJRN-AM. WWKB will be the most powerful station th
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SENATE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS MLB ANTI- TRUST BILL TODAY
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 9-8 this morning to approve a bill to repeal baseball''s antitrust exemption as it applies to labor relations between the players and owners (THE DAILY). Ross Newh
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GOLF WEEK: EARNINGS STRONG FOR GOLDEN BEAR'S GOLF CENTER
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NAMES IN THE NEWS
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CROSSTOWN MEGAPLEX BACKERS SAY THEY WILL CAP COST
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