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Monday meanderings: Gavin Floyd exited the Chicago White Sox 4-3 victory Sunday (Aug. 26) after two innings because of discomfort in his right elbow. Sox fans exited the ballpark wondering what a possible postseason rotation is going to look like — provided the regular-season version can help the team make it that far. * Flowers […]
“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” And with those words, astronaut Neil Armstrong marked becoming the first human being to step foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. It was an out-of-this-world experience. Armstrong died Saturday (Aug. 25). He was 82. A genuine American hero. To have viewed the historic […]
The Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants 20-17 Friday night (Aug. 24) in an NFL exhibition game in New Jersey. The most meaningful analysis and conclusions to be drawn from the contest? You didn’t even have to watch the game for that: The regular season is a day closer. Once it is time for […]
Friday’s follies: Lance Armstrong has given up fighting with the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency about charges involving his seven Tour de France titles. USADA said Thursday night (Aug. 23) it will strip him of his titles and ban him for life. Not that at age 40 he is a competitive cyclist at an elite level. Winners […]
Thursday thoughts (or what passes for thinking around the editorial offices at elliottharris.com): Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher sidestepped questions Wednesday (Aug. 22) about whether he went to Germany during the offseason to have treatment on his left knee. It was the most nimble he has been recently, even if it was figuratively. “Ich bin […]
Midweek musings: The Chicago Cubs plan to move their Class A Peoria Chiefs farm club to Kane County. The move certainly seems logical. After all, the Cubs have pretty much given Wrigley Field viewers a Class AAA Iowa Cubs team. * Speaking of minor leaguers, the Cubs could emerge this season as a league leader. […]
Random thoughts (or what passes for thinking around here) while wondering how long it will be before Augusta National will be able to pat itself on the back for having a foursome of female members: * Augusta National, host of the venerable Masters golf tournament, has invited two women to join. The first females since […]
Monday meanderings: Not sure which is more surprising — the official scorer giving Paul Konerko an infield hit on what could (should??) have been an error to end Jeremy Guthrie’s no-hit bid in the seventh inning at Kansas City or the Royals having five consecutive triumphs vs. the Sox after a 5-2 victory Sunday (Aug. […]
Weekend wondering: With his 35th home run this season on Saturday night (Aug. 18) in a 9-4 loss at Kansas City, Chicago White Sox slugger Adam Dunn recorded the 400th of his career. Wondering whether he can reach 500? At age 32 and with even slightly diminished HR totals the next three seasons, he could […]
After taking a break for the Olympic Games in London, the WNBA Chicago Sky returned to action on Friday (Aug. 17). The extended break did not help the team end an extended losing streak, as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Sky 82-76 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. The loss was the fifth in a […]