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Chicago may help Cubs fix Wrigley

Updated: April 5, 2012, 11:58 AM ET
Associated Press

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs, one of the most popular and lucrative sports franchises in the United States despite their unmatched record of failure, might be getting financial help to renovate historic Wrigley Field from its cash-strapped city.

As the Cubs take the field this week for what could be the 104th straight season without a World Series championship, Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel has triggered speculation -- and raised some eyebrows -- by confirming that city officials and the Cub-owning ...

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