Butler returns for Bulls; Rose out vs. Raptors 6:49 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. print TORONTO -- Chicago Bulls All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler will … [Read more...]
SI experts pick their 2016 NCAA tournament brackets – Sports Illustrated
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