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Quick quiz time. No excuses for not studying. Mainly because studying is not necessary. All that you need is a modicum of sports knowledge (provided that anyone knows what ”modicum” means) and/or the slightest sense of humor (provided that anyone finds a shred of amusement in the following): 1. If baseball commissioner Bud Selig’s plan […]
Walter Payton was not a perfect human being. That might come as a surprise to some people. After all, those who worship at the altar of the Chicago Bears — OK, at the altar of any sports franchise, celebrity, etc. — tend to deify those whom we might admire for their specialty. It could be […]
It’s tough to call in sick to work. Especially if the person to call is yourself. So even on days when we feel under the weather (in part because of the weather or allergies or whatever causes one’s normally empty head to feel all clogged up), we muddle on. And so it is with this […]
The Chicago Cubs were five outs from their first World Series appearance since 1945 in their quest for their first World Series title since 1908. It was Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. Cubs vs. the Florida Marlins on a cool evening in 2003. I can remember being in the auxiliary press box […]
The Ozzie Guillen era as Chicago White Sox manager ended somewhat abruptly Monday night. It came with a 4-3 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays at U.S. Cellular Field. And without much class — or at the very least without much grace. Rebuffed by owner Jerry Reinsdorf when he sought a contract extension with one […]
Wandering around Twitter is one way to pass the time. Which apparently is easier than passing a football. Certainly in the case of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. Not that Cutler lacks the skills for passing a football. Time to do so is another matter. As are receivers to catch the ball. And if you […]
Any cupcakes on the Chicago Bears’ schedule? They’ve already played Atlanta, New Orleans and Green Bay, so things could be worse than the 1-2 record. As for cupcakes that are considerably easier to digest? Linebacker Lance Briggs should be able to see some coming. The food — not football — variety. He is scheduled to […]
Because of technical difficulties beyond my control (not to mention my comprehension, of course), the earlier posting featuring Jaime Edmondson’s NFL picks — and her pictures! — has vanished. Hopefully, it will resurface. Her final pick for Sunday’s NFL games is the Steelers over the Colts. Her pick was named well in advance of the […]
As Social Media Week ends ever so gently around the world, organizers for the 2012 version might want to contact Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor. He is not a big proponent of social media in the workplace. More specifically, in a players-only meeting after last week’s loss to the Houston Texans. “It’s crazy the […]
You want a sure thing in the NFL? There are no sure things. And that’s just the way the NFL likes it. That mindset maintains interest. It coincidentally also has oddsmakers staying on top of NFL games as well as their own, as they adjust to performances. Not that the NFL and gambling ever would […]