Should Wrigley Field allow billboards in its ivy? - The Debate

Should Wrigley Field allow billboards in its ivy? Yes.

It’s 50 Cent who says, “Things change, they don’t stay the same.” So for anyone who finds themselves disgruntled that the Chicago Cubs have added advertising to the ivy — get over it.
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First Place ICPA Sports Column Award

Here's the thing. I didn't even know I was nominated. The school paper I wrote for last year sent in one of my articles. Turns out, people liked it.

Even though I would have much rather won for a film review, instead of a semi-sports article about how difficult it is to get Chicago Cubs tickets, it's good to win.

click here to read ... the award winning article (I probably won't get to say that too often in my life.)

MLB 2006 Draft - Sports Feature

MLB 2006 Draft, Royals take Hochevar with Top Pick

The MLB draft might not grab the headlines like the NFL and NBA. After all there are 50 rounds over two days and teams don't even have to use all their picks, but this is still the chance for Major League Baseball clubs to build their teams of tomorrow. Last year's MLB Draft saw the Arizona Diamondbacks claim shortstop Justin Upton out of high school, but this year's draft would take a different direction.
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MLB 2006 Preview - Sports Feature

MLB 2006 Preview - Sports Feature

The first pitch will be released at 8:05 p.m. EST on Sunday when the Cleveland Indians visit the defending World Series Champion Chicago White Sox (haven't said that since 1917) on ESPN. With that, the 2006 Major League Baseball season will be underway.

Big payrolls and small market teams are all tied for first when the season begins, but a few teams stand out as strong candidates to knock off the White Sox on the top of the hill.
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Sex Assault, Scandal as Duke University Lacrosse Team Suspended - News Feature

Sex Assault, Scandal as Duke University Lacrosse Team Suspended - News Feature

The Duke men's lacrosse team has been suspended while investigators attempt to learn more about the allegations that team members raped a stripper at an off-campus party.
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Preview of the 2006 NFL schedule - Sports Feature

Preview of the 2006 NFL schedule - Sports Feature

The NCAA Final Four is set, The Masters is about to begin and MLB's spring training is almost over … so what about the NFL?

On Monday, Commissioner Paul Tagliabue announced some highlights for the upcoming season.
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