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(Chris Murphy is a) 23-year-old University of Illinois journalism graduate who currently works as a high school sports writer for the Southtown Star on the south side of Chicago.

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LAS VEGAS - NOVEMBER 04: Former baseball player Sammy Sosa (R) and guest arrives at the 2009 Person Of The Year Honoring Juan Gabriel held at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on November 4, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Sammy Sosa to Haunt Hall of Fame Until Gaining Entry (Satire)

Published 1 day ago
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NEW YORK - OCTOBER 27: Manager Joe Girardi of the New York Yankees watches his team during World Series workouts on October 27, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

A Blind Monkey Could Have Managed This New York Yankees Team

Published 6 days ago
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CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 01: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears reacts after being sacked by members of the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on November 1, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Browns 30-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Week Seven: What We Learned about the Chicago Bears

Published 7 days ago
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CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 25: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears is sacked by Michael Johnson #93 and Frostee Rucker #92 of the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals won 45-10. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Week Six: What We Learned About The Chicago Bears

Published 13 days ago
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Christopher Writes About

MLB (46),
Baseball (37),
Opinion (33),
Chicago (32),
Indianapolis (18),
Humor (17),
Chicago White Sox (13),
Chicago Bears (11)

The Short List What Christopher thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

Frank Thomas, Ken Griffey Jr, Greg Maddux, Paul Konerko, A.J. Pierzynski, Ray Durham, Michael Jordan, Dwight Howard, Ray Lewis, Shawn Kemp and his 15 kids, Herbert the Milkman Perry, Walter Payton, Matt Forte, Tim Lincecum, Roy Halladay, Adam Dunn, Jay Cutler for the Bears and Buhner in all video games (he has a cannon), Carlos Quentin, Jonathon Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Ladian Tomlinson, Brian Dawkins, Hakeem the dream Olajuwon......this could keep going, but I despise Keith Hernandez
Favorite Sports Teams

White Sox, Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, University of Illinois
Favorite Coaches

Ozzie Guillen, Ron Gardenhire, Mike Scioscia, Rudy Tomjanovich, Joe Torre, Phil Jackson, Mike Ditka, Bruce Weber, Rick Pitino, Tom Izzo, Joel Quenville......this could also keep going
All Time Sports Moment

“A ground ball past Jenks, up the middle of the infield. Uribe has it! He throws…OUT! OUT! A White Sox Winner, and a World Championship! The White Sox have won the World Series, and they’re mobbing each other on the field!”
Most Memorable Game Attended

White Sox blackout Game, USC vs UofI Rose Bowl, I also saw Jon Garland and Mark Prior pitch a really good game against each other not that anyone cares.
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Ripken's consecutive games played
Ruth or Mays?

Mays could do it all
Unitas or Montana?

Montana
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan. Are you serious?
Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky. Are you serious?
Pele or Maradona?

Mike Sheahan
Federer or Sampras?

Who cares?
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Tom Petty is a way better musician than Dale Earnhardt.
Schumacher or Senna?

Who?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big Ten

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by JW
about 1 month ago

this man belongs in Canton :

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/265091-crazy-canton-cuts-don-coryell
by Alec
about 1 month ago

Hey,

I hope this can be a good read, let me know if you like it.

It should be a good read.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257664-the-great-debate-barry-bonds-vs-ted-williams#comment

Thanks

Alec
by D.A.
2 months ago

BUSTER ONLEY IS A MORON:

These are my remaining ballots, if we were to vote today:

AL MVP: 1. Joe Mauer, 2. Derek Jeter, 3. Miguel Cabrera
by D.A.
2 months ago

Hey Christopher,

Miguel Cabrera should be the frontrunner for the AL MVP:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/243958-miguel-cabrera-is-the-american-leagues-most-valuable-player

Thanks,
DA
by Mike
2 months ago

What does baseball have to learn from football?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/238232-what-does-baseball-need-to-learn-from-football
by Josh
2 months ago

Thanks for the edit!
by Joel
2 months ago

After taking a few weeks off from writing to compile this list, i'm finally ready to start. I have ranked my Top 100 Chicago Athletes of All-Time. We will start with Nos. 81-100. Take a look when you get a chance.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/236049-the-top-100-chicago-athletes-of-all-time-no-81-100

Thanks,
Joel
by Craig
3 months ago

I thought you would like this new look on college football(Illinois) and the NY Giants recent drafts.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/234198-drafting-ny-giants-the-state-of-illinois-producing-football-studs
by Jakob
3 months ago

Hey!

Have you had a chance to read my latest article on a legacy that will never be forgotten in a buckeye's heart. If you have time I'd love for you to read and comment it!

Thanks!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/229111-tyson-gentry-an-inspiring-ohio-state-buckeye-legacy
by Danny
3 months ago

Thanks for the edit man.
by Matt
3 months ago

Hey Christopher, thanks for the edit and feedback, much appreciated.
by D.A.
3 months ago

haha, yea it totally is. Utley is just that b/a.
by Griffin
3 months ago

Hey Chris,

Week 2 of my MLB Power Rankings: Deadline Edition. If you get the chance, I'd appreciate it if you took a look. Thanks.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/228286-major-league-baseball-power-rankings-deadline-edition

-Griffin
by VSN
3 months ago

http://chicitysports.com/2009/07/31/looking-for-writers/

New Chicago Sports site ....www.chicitysports.com...is looking for writers. Dedicated writers who want their work to be featured on our site need to check this out. The site features news/updates for all Chicago area teams. So far we're looking for writers for the Bears, Cubs, White Sox, Bulls, and Blackhawks. Your work is good so I hope you decide to give it a look....if you are a die-hard fan of any chicago team...you'll dig this.
by Richard
3 months ago

Trying to become a featured columnist for the University of Houston Cougars football team...

Please read my article and comment on what you think of the story.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/226622-case-keenum-could-help-university-of-houston-win-conference-usa

Thanks!

ro

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Sammy Sosa to Haunt Hall of Fame Until Gaining Entry (Satire)

A Blind Monkey Could Have Managed This New York Yankees Team

Week Seven: What We Learned about the Chicago Bears

Week Six: What We Learned About The Chicago Bears

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