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Clippers-Pistons Preview...know how serious the injury is." Gordon had averaged 19.3 points in his last three meetings with the Clippers, but was held to 11 on 4 of 12 shooting in a Jan. 28 win for Chicago at Staples Center. If Gordon is out, the Pistons could... In this article: Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, Ben Gordon, Detroit, Austin Daye, Will Bynum, DaJuan Summers, Rodney Stuckey, and Cleveland |
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Sports Illustrated Writers | November 19, 2009
Ian Thomsen: Gordon's work just beginning with Pistons
...Allen Iverson, wasn't willing to do for Detroit last year. "It's about winning," said Gordon, who was a sixth man in half of his games with Chicago over his five years there. "At the end of the day I know Rip is a winner, and you're not...
In this article: Ben Gordon, Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons, Richard Hamilton, Charlie Villanueva, Detroit, Digg, John Kuester, and Twitter
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Boston Herald | October 29, 2009
Bulls not just anOTher team
...it. Faces have changed on both sides. Ben Gordon left Chicago for a lavish contract with the Pistons, and the C's now have Rasheed Wallace and Marquis Daniels, as well as a healthy Garnett. There's little doubt, though, that memories...
In this article: Kendrick Perkins, Bulls, Vinny Del Negro, The Celtics, Orlando, NBA, Kevin Garnett, Doc Rivers, and Leon Powe
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Detroit News | November 12, 2009
Terry Foster: Big Ben back home, preaching defense
That is when Wallace might do more than show and tell. That is when his voice might be raised. "I played with Ben Gordon in Chicago. He knows what I am all about," Wallace said. "He knows I am going to stress defense. I am going to ask...
In this article: Ben Wallace, Pistons, Charlie Villanueva, Big Ben, Ben Gordon, John Kuester, and Cleveland
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Contra Costa Times | November 14, 2009
Dwayne Wade's late shot sinks hapless New Jersey
...6-for-9 on 3-pointers, had six rebounds and four assists. Bulls 94, 76ers 88: Luol Deng and the slumping Kirk Hinrich each scored 19 points, and host Chicago beat Philadelphia. Pistons 106, Wizards 103: Ben Gordon scored 29 points,...
In this article: Dwyane Wade, New Jersey, Brook Lopez, Danny Granger, Chris Paul, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Miami Heat, Memphis, and The New Orleans Times-Picayune
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Bleacher Report | November 01, 2009
Miami-Chicago: Hoping Bulls Can Provide Heat with More Fond Memories
...were both with the club during that last loss to Miami) and Taj Gibson and James Johnson in the offseason, but the loss of Gordon, Chicago's leading scorer over the past four seasons, to the Pistons leaves a huge void on the Bulls roster.
In this article: Bulls, Heat, Dwyane Wade, Miami, Florida, Shawn Marion, Ben Gordon, Jermaine O'Neal, Brad Miller, and Detroit Pistons
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Daily Illini | November 03, 2009
Time for Bulls' Rose, Salmons to step up
...Tyrus Thomas, Vinny Del Negro Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose, left, looks to a pass against San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009. I almost got excited after the...
In this article: Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, Vinny Del Negro, National Basketball Association, San Antonio Spurs, Andres Nocioni, Tyrus Thomas, and Ben Gordon
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Sportingnews | November 13, 2009
Pistons-Wizards Preview
...of the hamstring. Now, he's getting comfortable." Gordon, who left Chicago to sign a $55 million, five-year contract in July, has scored at least 19 points in all eight games. He's averaging 21.8 points in his last five games at...
In this article: Flip Saunders, Washington Wizards, Detroit Pistons, Charlie Villanueva, Gilbert Arenas, John Kuester, Detroit, Washington, Michael Curry, and Ben Gordon
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Detroit Free Press | October 28, 2009
Joining Pistons was easy choice for Charlie Villanueva
...with Pistons personnel. One of them, Chicago shooting guard Ben Gordon, was well known as one of the league's top shooters and was coming off a scintillating playoff series against Eastern Conference power Boston. Speculation that Gordon...
In this article: Charlie Villanueva, Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, Twitter, Milwaukee, John Kuester, Ben Gordon, Memphis, Michigan, and NBA Finals
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Sunday Mirror | October 26, 2009
GORDON: I'LL HELP PISTONS WIN TITLE
...his new team can unseat the LA Lakers. "It was tough leaving after being in Chicago for so long but at the same time I knew I was coming to a great situation in Detroit," said Gordon. "The Pistons still have a few pieces from the...
In this article: Ben Gordon, Detroit Pistons, Detroit, NBA, Great Britain, London, Chris Finch, Chicago Bulls, and LA Lakers
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Chicago (/ʃɨˈkɑːɡoʊ/ or IPA: /ʃɨˈkɔːɡoʊ|/) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois, and with more than 2.8 million people, the 3rd largest city in the United States. Located on the southwestern shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is the third-most densely populated major city in the U.S., and anchor to the world's 26th largest metropolitan area with over 9.5 million people across three states.
After a series of wars with the local Native Americans, Chicago was founded in 1833, near a portage between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River watershed. The city became a major transportation and telecommunications hub in North America. Today, the city retains its status as a major hub, both for industry and infrastructure, with its O'Hare International Airport as the second busiest airport in the world. In modern times, the city has taken on an additional dimension as a center for business and finance, and is listed as one of the world's top ten Global Financial Centers. Chicago is a stronghold of the Democratic Party, and has been home to influential politicians, including the current President of the United States, Barack Obama. The World Cities Study Group at Loughborough University rated Chicago as an alpha world city.
, the city attracted 32.8 million domestic visitors and about 1.15 million foreign visitors. Making use of its abundant resources, Chicago has a heritage for hosting major international, national, regional, and local events that include commerce, culture, entertainment, politics, and sports.
- Name:
- City of Chicago
- Also Known As:
- The Windy City, The Second City, Chi-Town, Hog Butcher for the World, City of Big Shoulders, The City That Works, and others found at List of nicknames for Chicago
- Type:
- City
- Motto:
- Urbs in Horto (City in a Garden), Make Big Plans (Make No Small Plans), I Will
- Government type:
- Mayor-council
- Founding Date:
- March 04, 1837
- Total Area (sq. mi):
- 234.0
- Land Area (sq mi):
- 227.2
- Water Area (sq mi):
- 6.9
- Elevation (ft):
- 586
- Urban Population:
- 8711000
- Time Zone:
- CST
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