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Fearless forecast: Sports Illustrated will not feature LeBron James on the cover of its print product when he turns 50 (the treatment being given to Michael Jordan whose birthday is Feb. 17). Not because James will not merit comparable cover treatment but because there will not be a print product for SI. Well, with the […]
Derrick Rose rehabs. And talks. Chicago Bulls fans wait. And listen. Michael Jordan sells. And so it is that we enter the NBA all-star break that culminates with the annual exhibition game that occasionally resembles a basketball contest. Also of note is MJ’s 50th birthday that coincides with Sunday’s game. To mark the milestone, Sports […]
Midweek musings: Chicago Bulls star guard Derrick Rose, who has been recuperating from offseason anterior cruciate ligament surgery, told USA Today Sports of his return: “I don’t have a set date. I’m not coming back until I’m 110 percent. Who knows when that can be? It can be within a couple of weeks. It could […]
There are busts, and there are busts. Today we will consider some of them. As in the Chicago Bulls’ performance Monday (Feb. 11) against the San Antonio Spurs at the United Center. And as in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. With Tim Duncan inactive and Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Stephen Jackson not playing, you […]
Monday meanderings: There may be more than a few Chicago Cubs followers saddened by the demotion of outfielder Tony Campana to make room on the roster for outfielder Scott Hairston. Without question the speedy center fielder became a quick fan favorite. Campana, who was designated for assignment, should be back once he either improves hit […]
Notre Dame’s 104-101 victory Saturday (Feb. 9) over Louisville in South Bend, Ind., was an instant classic. Or, more precisely, not-so-instant. Not when five overtimes are involved. That’s more than an additional half of playing time (OK, 25 minutes to be more precise). Excellent entertainment, especially for anyone looking for an escape from winter’s weather […]
So much for the big reveal of the 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover model. That news, which was to have occurred on the “Late Show With David Letterman” on his late-night show Monday (Feb. 11), was exposed Friday (Feb. 8), Model Kate Upton, who graced the cover of the 2012 edition, again is featured […]
The 128-96 loss that the Chicago Bulls suffered against the Nuggets on Thursday (Feb. 7) in Denver was the worst of coach Tom Thibodeau’s tenure. The Nuggets’ total accounted for the most points allowed by a Thibodeau Bulls team. On the bright side, the Bulls did avoid the snow that hit Chicago on Thursday. * […]
Thursday thoughts (or what passes for them around the editorial offices at elliottharris.com): The Chicago Bears have raised their tickets prices to the fourth-highest in the NFL. Which certainly is justified because of the team’s postseason success in 2012. Oh, wait. The Bears have been in the playoffs once since 2006 and have raised tickets […]
Midweek musings: Northwestern University and the Chicago Cubs are partnering to have up to five football games played at Wrigley Field, the two parties announced Tuesday (Feb. 5). Which is one way to have a locally based winning team playing there. * Speaking of the Cubs, it appears St. Louis pitcher Chris Carpenter’s career is […]