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Peace. Of mind. Of spirit. For mankind (there’s a certain irony in that word, especially when one looks at what is going on around the world — far and near). For each and every one of us. Anyway, today is Christmas (provided that you are reading this on December 25, 2014 — or a subsequent […]
Back by popular demand (as always, the demand is to do this only once a year), it’s the 15th annual version of Holiday Tunes. The first 11 came as part of the Chicago Sun-Times Quick Hits column that I once wrote. For those who prefer, feel free to think of this as the fourth annual […]
Midweek musings: With impressive performances in back-to-back games, Derrick Rose provided further hope that he is back. Or will be sometime this season. Around playoff time will suffice. He had 25 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, as the Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 99-91 Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory. * Speaking […]
Random thoughts (or as close to such things as there are around here) while wondering how many games the Chicago Bulls will win when they allow 120 points without it being an overtime contest: * Yes, that’s right. The Bulls’ defense (such as it was) gave up 120 points. Fortunately for the Bulls, they scored […]
Monday meanderings: If Jimmy Clausen is sending out Christmas cards this year, he might want to send ones to Chicago Bears management for giving him a chance to resurrect his career. Albeit for one game (and possibly two). With Jay Cutler benched for Sunday’s contest vs. Detroit at Soldier Field, Clausen was amazingly adequate. Even […]
Sunday smorgasbord: For all those folks thinking about boycotting the Chicago Bears-Detroit Lions game at Soldier Field, please reconsider. After all, it could be the last time to boo benched quarterback Jay Cutler as a member of the Bears. And, yes, Sunday’s contest could be coach Marc Trestman’s final home game with the Bears, too. […]
As boldly forecast here in Friday’s edition, the Chicago Bulls faced quite a challenge in winning on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies. No Derrick Rose. No Taj Gibson. No kidding. Grizzlies with best home record in NBA. There was a mention of the Bulls have the best road record in the Eastern Conference. Which […]
The good news for the Chicago Bulls in Thursday’s game against the visiting New York Knicks? Derrick Rose didn’t play. Well, maybe not good news. But at least it was reported he missed the game because of illness and not injury. Whew! Better news for the Bulls was Jimmy Butler scoring a career-high 35 points […]
Thursday thoughts (or as close as we come to such things around here): The Chicago Bears’ decision to bench quarterback Jay Cutler for Sunday’s home game against Detroit is curious at best. Oh, yeah, and stupid at worst. Unless the idea is to make sure Cutler avoids injury so he can be traded. * Speaking […]
Midweek musings: Thanks to their Monday night game, the Chicago Bears have a quicker turnaround for their next game, which is Sunday at Soldier Field against the Detroit Lions. Even so, look for the Bears to have another “good week of practice.” Unofficial stats still have the Bears among the league leaders in that category. […]