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Mark Wemken

Mark Wemken is a suburban Chicago native that lives and dies by his city's sports. Mark regularly delivers news and insights regarding the Chicago White Sox, Cubs, and Blackhawks. You can find Mark ranting on Twitter daily about Chicago sports and fantasy football at @MarkWemkenEZS. Feel free to tweet any and all fantasy sports related questions at him, and he will respond immediately.

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Would a second ring make Aaron Rodgers one of the best to ever play?

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Oct 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) at the line of scrimmage in the fourth quarter of their game against the Green Bay Packers at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 33-32. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

What does a Super Bowl ring mean for Matt Ryan’s legacy?

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Jan 8, 2017; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) is carted off the field after an injury against the New York Giants in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers/The Post-Crescent via USA TODAY Sports

Will Packers offense succeed without Jordy Nelson?

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Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick (right) celebrates with quarterback Tom Brady (12) after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

A final Super Bowl ring will cement Tom Brady’s legacy

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Oct 16, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Has Jamaal Charles played his last down with the Kansas City Chiefs?

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Dec 20, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Colorado Avalanche forward Gabriel Landeskog (92) against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The Wild defeated the Avalanche 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Rumors: Trade for Gabriel Landeskog will not come cheap

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Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne (24) and defensive tackle Terrell McClain (97) and teammates celebrate recovering a fumble in the third quarter against the Chicago Bears at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Morris Claiborne set to return for Dallas Cowboys

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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Clemsons upset win in National Championship a disaster for Vegas

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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) sits on the field during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Alabama’s Bo Scarbrough suffered broken leg in National Championship

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Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) tries to break a tackle by New York Giants safety Andrew Adams (33) after catching a pass in the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Giants at Packers: Weather conditions and impact

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Nov 19, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Elijah Hood (34) with the ball as Citadel Bulldogs linebacker Myles Pierce (50) and defensive back Ben Roberts (11) defend in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

University of North Carolina running back Elijah Hood declares for NFL Draft

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Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces a pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Draft 2017: projecting the top 5 picks

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Sep 21, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) singles in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Silver Slugger winners announced; David Ortiz wins his seventh

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Is R.A. Dickey really what the Atlanta Braves need?

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Aug 19, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) and quarterback Tony Romo (9) talk during the pregame warmups against the Miami Dolphins at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Tony Romo is ready to play; quarterback controversy in Dallas heats up

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Nov 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler (24) celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning in game seven of the 2016 World Series at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The Cubs have given Dexter Fowler a qualifying offer

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