Reuters

Kragthorpe: Merlin Olsen's Aggie presence forever larger than lifeSalt Lake TribuneBy Kurt Kragthorpe When they commissioned a statue of Merlin Olsen for the Romney Stadium plaza, Utah State University administrators promised it would be "larger than life-sized." That's a minimum requirement. Even so, no matter how big it is, …Merlin Olsen, Hall of Fame footballer [...]

MiamiHerald.com

Notre Dame makes NCAA case with 68-54 victoryChicago TribuneNEW YORK — Before Wednesday night, Luke Harangody had played 11 minutes of basketball in the past month. As he idled with a bone bruise, and as Notre Dame thrived without him, he heard the chatter that the Irish were …Irish Roll; Seton Hall Clings to HopeFanHouseNo [...]

NEWS.com.au

Corey Haim battled addiction for much of his lifeChicago TribuneLOS ANGELES – — Corey Haim was in full teen-idol mode in 1988, swamped with letters from adoring young female fans and his face on the covers of teen magazines. But it was acting that was foremost on the mind of …Corey Haim Remembered By Alyssa [...]

Washington Post

Outrunning of the BullsSalt Lake TribuneUtah Jazz's Carlos Boozer goes after loose ball against Chicago Bulls' Flip Murray during the fourth quarter of the Jazz's 132-108 win in an NBA basketball game in Chicago on Tuesday. Chicago » As much of a show-stopper as Deron Williams …Williams gets better of Rose, Jazz beat BullsThe [...]

Washington Post

Bucks edge CelticsMinneapolis Star Tribune• MILWAUKEE 86, BOSTON 84: Andrew Bogut had 25 points and 17 rebounds, and the Bucks knocked off another Eastern Conference heavyweight, making a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Celtics. • CHARLOTTE 83, MIAMI 78: Stephen Jackson scored 17 points, …Bucks, Celtics might be playoff foesMilwaukee Journal SentinelAndrew Bogut posts [...]

The Sun

Lindsay Lohan slaps E-Trade with $100 million suitChicago TribuneIs it a case of suing over spilt milk? A lawsuit filed Monday in New York on behalf of Lindsay Lohan claims that online stockbroker E-Trade hurt and defamed the actress in an ad that includes a joke about a "milkaholic" named "Lindsay. …Lindsay (Last Name [...]

MiamiHerald.com

Nathan has torn ligament in throwing armMinneapolis Star TribuneJoe Nathan has a torn ulnar collateral ligament. He will decide whether to have surgery within two weeks. By STAFF REPORTS Who is the leading canidate to replace him…Rauch or Neshek? Still excited for the upcoming season though, hopefully Billy can …Nathan has torn elbow ligamentESPNNathan has [...]

New York Daily News

Bears fulfill most of free agent wish list in 1 dayChicago TribuneThey sure didn't act like men at the head of a regime in peril. Instead, the Bears went boldly into free agency like the franchise never has gone before, busting out of the gate with general manager Jerry Angelo doing …Bears [...]

CBC.ca

Chicago Bears spending spree could add up to successChicago TribuneBut Bears fans will stand in line to forgive you after a day they never will forget. They don't want you to stop telling tall tales now either. Fib your way back into the playoffs if you can. Tell Bears Nation another whopper about being out [...]

WEEI.com

Chicago Bears begin pursuit of Julius Peppers, Chester Taylor and Brandon …Chicago TribunePanthers defensive end Julius Peppers, the top free agent on the market, has agreed to visit the Bears on Friday, agent Carl Carey told the Tribune as free agency began Thursday night. …RB Taylor visiting BearsYahoo! SportsTaylor quickly sets Bears visitMinneapolis Star TribuneReport: [...]