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2-Minute Drill: Time’s up Cubs, LeBron to the rescue, Quincy Jones’ tales

By  Dan Cahill
   
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Catching you up on the latest news, trending topics and meaningless minutiae we all love to talk about in less than 120 seconds.

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The Bears showed the Colts how to hire a coach … Whether it’s Yu Darvish, Jake Arrieta or someone else, it’s time for the Cubs to sign a pitcher … Time is running out for Bulls to unload more salary … Struggling Blackhawks need a miracle on ice … Illini still think they can make the Big Dance … Northwestern says ‘we’re not dead’ either … How the Big Ten fared on signing day … PECOTA predicts good things for the Cubs this season, not so good for White Sox … Ex-Bear Shane Matthews is going to prison … The Yankees traded for Russell Wilson — yes, that Russell Wilson … LeBron James wills the Cavs to 140-138 victory over the Timberwolves, but are they back? … The most stable NFL franchise will surprise you … If you’re looking for a $3,000 Valentine’s Day burger with ring … Hungry cow ate letters from a mailbox … If you missed this Quincy Jones interview, you missed a lot … Richard Pryor did WHAT with Marlan Brando!?

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