Latest News
For those television viewers looking for something Chicago-centric from Charles Barkley on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” the former NBA star did not disappoint. Guest-hosting for the third time, he said in his opening monologue of the feat: “I bet Scottie Pippen and now he owes me $75,000.” Sir Charles also took note of Michael Jordan’s […]
Saturday sports smorgasbord: The way that the Chicago Bulls have started the season, the only question is whether they are peaking too soon. Their Friday night victory over the host Orlando Magic made the Bulls look like likely candidates to reach the Magic Kingdom. Or at least the NBA Finals — which would be close […]
The NFL wild-card games are this weekend. Which means Chicago Bears fans, among many other teams’, just might find something better to do than sit around to watch the contests. For those who actually are interested in postseason play, here are some tidbits from the league offices: * The Pittsburgh Steelers-Denver Broncos game Sunday will […]
The Miami Marlins might want to order some special reinforced Gatorade containers. Or whatever brand of liquid they might use in the dugout for the benefit of their players. Of particular concern would be on the days when Carlos Zambrano is pitching. The Chicago Cubs dealt the right-hander to the Marlins for right-hander Chris Volstad. […]
Philosophical questions arose Tuesday for the Chicago Bulls and Bears. For the Bears it concerned offensive coordinator Mike Martz and coach Lovie Smith. FOr the Bulls, it went something like this: What is the sound of one fan clapping? The Bulls almost found out when they played the Atlanta Hawks at the United Center. Which […]
Life is filled with uncertainty. As if you didn’t know. And as has been observed, we are all day-to-day. That much is certain — and not particularly comforting. There are uncertainties, and then there are uncertainties. Will Mike Martz be back as the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator? Will Bears running back Matt Forte really be […]
You go to a Chicago Bulls game, and you expect to see at least one incredible play. With reigning NBA MVP Derrick Rose on the court, it’s like the days when Michael Jordan played for the Bulls — as far as anticipating at least one memorable moment from one of the game’s greatest players. The […]
Out of consideration for those who might have stayed up later than usual on New Year’s Eve (or for those who might need a little longer than usual to recover from the aforementioned evening), you would think the NFL might start its noon games an hour or so later than it does the rest of […]
OK, so some of us aren’t big on making new year’s resolutions. Especially ones that might be more challenging than “Get out of bed after you wake up each day.” And after breaking one so soon, you will understand the reluctance from yours truly to put down in writing (or the cyberspace equivalent) any resolutions. […]
And so we prepare to say fond farewell to 2011. Or not so fond, depending perhaps how the year went. Regardless, a new year approaches; and with it comes hope, whether you happen to see it or not. Hope is there, but only if you want it to be. And who wouldn’t? As if there’s […]