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Masa activists should pay their own way
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The importance of relationships in Chinese society
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Tornadoes: Knowing more about them
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Domestic violence is not only on the rise, it is pandemic
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Did Mickey Mantle use a corked bat? Wilton Guerrero did
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TV tonight: ‘The Ghost Army’ revealed on PBS plus ‘DWTS’ picks winner
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Moore, Okla. tornado: A parent's worst nightmare
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Schedule of season finales of your favorite TV shows
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Vulgar threats made against Hillary: Secret Service investigates
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Manchester City and Yankees awarded MLS expansion club
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From the high school level all the way to the pros, join Nick Goralka as he explores a new, unorthodox way of looking at potential opportunities for teams and players that are hiding in plain sight. From the city that has won every major championship since 1985, the Chicagoan college prep student takes analysis to a new level with his exploration of the best and worst of professional sports, including football, basketball, and his own specialty, tennis.
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Manny Ramirez inks deal with Oakland A’s, gets last shot at redemption
After signing a one-year deal with the MLB’s Oakland Athletics, Manny Ramirez may have his last chance to end his torturous career on a positive note. Published 10:13 p.m. February 21, 2012 - Comments
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New York’s Jeremy Lin: The Knicks will once again be contenders
The Linderella story taking the NBA by storm may slow down with the return of the Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire, but it won’t be because the Linsane play of their point guard will disappear. Published 10:23 p.m. February 14, 2012 - Comments
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Tom Brady's troubles offer hope for LeBron James to win a championship
Brady’s two recent Super Bowls show the phenomenon known to fans as “choking," something that can comfort and inspire LeBron as he heads into the NBA playoffs. Published 10:22 p.m. February 7, 2012 - Comments
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NBA All-Stars revealed
The early-season unveiling of 2012’s All-Star team starters yielded a few surprises to go along with the superstar perennials. Published 12:19 p.m. February 3, 2012 - Comments
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Don’t bet against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI
With a scorching offense and a thirst for revenge, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots will overwhelm the New York Giants. Published 11:05 p.m. January 31, 2012 - Comments
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Joe Paterno should not be remembered for scandal
Joe Paterno made a tragic mistake in his handling of an atrocious scandal. However, his legacy will always be that of a dignified hero to his family and legion of fans. Published 7:01 p.m. January 24, 2012 - Comments
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Defensive dominance returns to the NFL
With three of the four remaining reams owning a fearsome defense, the record-breaking offenses of the regular season have learned that defense matters most in the postseason. Published 10:15 p.m. January 17, 2012 - Comments
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Peyton Manning: Will he move over to the New York Jets?
A rumor surfaced that New York is one of a few possible landing spots for the legendary quarterback, but it’s not a gamble the Jets should take. Published 8:07 p.m. January 11, 2012 - Comments
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The Tim Tebow Train will bash right through the New England Station
It’s about time we all accept that there’s nothing the young Bronco can’t do. Get ready for Tim Tebow to lead his team to the AFC Championship Game. Published 7:08 p.m. January 9, 2012 - Comments
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Drew Brees, not Aaron Rodgers, deserves the NFL Most Valuable Player award
A revealing last week of the season shows how valuable Brees is to his team while simultaneously making Rodgers seem dispensable. Published 11:58 p.m. January 2, 2012 - Comments
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Nick Goralka is a sports enthusiast with eclectic interests. In addition to cheering on and suffering along with his Chicago teams, Nick is a competitively-ranked tennis player, enjoys debating real versus imaginary numbers in mathematical functions, and is a trumpet ...
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Time to bomb Iran
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Why Stephen Hawking's Israel boycott went viral
Stephen Hawking's decision to cancel an upcoming trip to Israel due to pressure from Palestinian academics caused a firestorm on the web
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Why Stephen Hawking’s Israel boycott matters
Arab societies treat their brethren with birth defects like outcasts.
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Israel did not occupy its capital city; it liberated it from Jordan.
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Covering the world of soccer, including the World Cup, Major League Soccer, D.C. United and the English Premier League and other interesting sporting events.
Nick Goralka is a sports enthusiast with eclectic interests. In addition to cheering on and suffering along with his Chicago teams, Nick is a competitively-ranked tennis player, enjoys debating real versus imaginary numbers in mathematical functions, and is a trumpet soloist in his Jazz ensemble which has performed throughout Chicago and for Mayor Rahm Emmanuel and Vice President Joe Biden at a recent charity fundraiser.
Nick is still in high school, steadily working his way through his Statistics class, and learning more and more every day about analyzing the sports that he loves.
