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Hester runs from Bears ... And who can blame him?

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

Jay Mariotti: He didn�t posture and break off talks, as Tommie Harris did. He didn�t hiss and moan like a child and threaten to blow off training camp, as Brian Urlacher did. Even on the spring day when Robbie Gould � a terrific kicker but, still, a kicker � cashed in for a cool $15.5 million, Devin Hester didn�t whine publicly about the farcical injustice that his own contract had become.

Guillen ejection sparks comeback

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

Yemaya 3 is paid for, sailing proudly off the shores of Ozzie Guillen's home whenever he returns to Venezuela for some downtime. As for The Four O's, Guillen's Miami toy, well, after Wednesday, he still owes on the boat. And at this rate, it might be some time before he finally can call it all his own.

Hester plays hardball

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

With news of his absence from training camp blaring from a sports talk station in the background, Devin Hester said he's prepared to dig in for the long haul. As in the entire 2008 season. The most dynamic return man in NFL history -- and a guy who would have run with the first team at wide receiver had he attended the Bears' first practice Wednesday -- wants more money.

Reed all about hit

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

If you weren't sure who that strangely familiar stick-looking figure was leading off the game for the Cubs on Wednesday night, all you had to do was wait for the first pitch. And as soon as the bat left the shoulder, you knew Alfonso Soriano was back -- swinging at the first major-league pitch he'd seen since June 11, when the last one broke his left hand.

SPORTS WIRE: James puts guarantee on gold medal for U.S.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

No more bronze medals for LeBron James. This time, he's coming home with gold -- and that's a guarantee. So he says, anyway.

Sports auction for heavy hitters only

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

Bats, balls, jerseys and trophies swung, hit, worn and won by the some of the biggest names in American sports history will go on the block in Chicago next week at an auction that could bring in $4 million or more.

Five left in bid for the Cubs

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

David Roeder: The Chicago Cubs have culled the number of bids for the team to five, all at $1 billion or more, and tossed out an offer from a group regarded as the favorite of Major League Baseball, sources said Wednesday. Making the cut as the Cubs winnowed the list of bids from an original 10 respondents was Mark Cuban, owner of basketball�s Dallas Mavericks, said a source familiar with the process. The identity of the other finalists couldn�t be learned.

Hot Fan Contest is heating up!

FROM SUN-TIMES STAFF REPORTS — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

Both of our baseball teams remain in first place, and our Hot Fans contest is hotter than ever. We've had more than 7 million online page views and nearly 50,000 votes as to whether the Cubs or White Sox have the hottest fans. Vote at suntimes.com/sports and send your pictures to webphotos@chicagosuntimes.com.

Reed all about hit

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

Guillen ejection sparks comeback

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

AL ROUNDUP: Yanks win 10th in row at Stadium

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

Mike Mussina baffled Minnesota for eight innings, Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run double and the New York Yankees beat the Twins 5-1 Wednesday for their 10th consecutive home victory.

NL ROUNDUP: Sabathia, Brewers streak on

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

CC Sabathia threw a three-hitter -- his third consecutive complete game for his new team -- and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the host St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Wednesday.

Shock-Sparks fight a real attention-grabber

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

The WNBA always seems to crave more attention.

Bulls' Rose learns on the go

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

After a week in Los Angeles that included an appearance at the ESPY Awards, Bulls guard Derrick Rose is in Las Vegas as a member of the USA Basketball select team that is helping prepare the U.S. Olympic team for the Beijing Games.

Hester plays hardball

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

No worries, but Kreutz sidelined

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. -- The Bears have no concerns about an Achilles tendon injury that has sidelined center Olin Kreutz to begin training camp.

Goodell steps into Favre fray

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01 CST

MILWAUKEE -- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is monitoring the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and retired quarterback Brett Favre.