Bulls prep for season
Chicago hopes to become competitor with new roster additions

As the Chicago Bulls look forward to their 36th season this year, they also look for redemption. After four devastating seasons, the Bulls look to reclaim their spot with the fans, the city and—most of all—the NBA. Read more...

NBA tarnished by off-court antics
League struggling to retain fan base

The NBA regular season is right around the corner and the league is still trying to recover from a rather eventful off-season. Multiple players in trouble may have hurt the league’s image. Read more...

College football off to rousing start
Gators struggle while Sooners, Buckeyes roll

Half of the college football season is in the books and, so far, there have been plenty of surprises. Some teams, like Notre Dame, continue to defy expectations. While others, like the Florida Gators, have had nothing but headaches. Read more...

World Series teams evenly matched
Thomas’ skills officially diminished; Twins want to stay together

Giants Charge and Angels Fly, yet nobody cares
The World Series started this past Saturday, and although an intriguing battle, it is not what the media world expected—or wanted. Read more...

ON THE BASELINE

Isn’t it strange how earth-shattering events can turn split seconds of life into a permanent mental Polaroid? My parents said that, even though they were still pretty young, they would never forget where they were that chilly November day in 1963 when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Seven years ago, I can recall, with Swatch-like precision, the minutes leading up to and immediately following the O.J. verdict. Read more...

Ivy League athletes protest
School presidents create rule to balance athletes’ schedules

U-WIRE) CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—When the Ivy League presidents decided last summer to limit practice time by requiring all varsity sports to take seven weeks off during the year, they thought they were making athletes’ lives more balanced. Read more...

Sports News and Notes

Owens fined—but not for autograph celebration
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens was fined $5,000 by the NFL because his shirttail was not tucked in during last Monday night’s win over the Seattle Seahawks. After scoring a touchdown, Owens pulled a pen from his sock, autographed the ball and gave it to his financial adviser who was sitting in the front row. The NFL said that they would not punish him for the incident, but they might do so should it happen again. Read more...