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Is there anything more exciting than the day your team’s schedule is released for the upcoming season? Well, in a word: Yes. If you answered with a “no,” you might want to consider readjusting priorities in your life (assuming you have a life; if you don’t, then perhaps answering “no” might be an indication you […]
Hail to The Chief. Hail to the “Dream Team.” President Barack Obama attended the United States-Brazil pre-Olympic basketball exhibitions Monday (July 16) in Washington. In the process, he cast a vote. During an ESPN halftime interview, basketball enthusiast Obama was asked about Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant’s recent contention that the 2012 U.S. team […]
OK, it’s a little early for baseball’s division races to heat up. It’s a little early for serious NFL contemplation with training camps not set to start for another week or so. You really want to focus on NBA free agency until players actually sign? It’s not exactly prime time for hockey. The ESPY Awards […]
Well, there goes the perfect season. The Chicago Sky lost its home opener to the Indiana Fever 83-72 Friday (May 25) at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill. The Sky outrebounded Indiana 37-25. Impressive. The Sky had 22 turnovers to the Fever’s 15. Less impressive. The Sky definitely left itself some room for improvement and […]
Midweek musings: Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose should be back from surgery to his left anterior cruciate ligaement in 8-12 months. So Brian Cole said Tuesday (May 15). He is the doctor who performed the surgery on Rose on Saturday. Bulls fans hoping Rose can return to Most Valuable Player level will take a lot […]
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose, who suffered a season-ending torn anterior cruciate ligament in Game 1 of the team’s opening-round NBA playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, had successful surgery Saturday (May 12). As best can be determined, the term “successful surgery” means the doctor performing the procedure and all the other medical staff involved […]
Monday meanderings about postseason college basketball: Northwestern fans are disappointed the Wildcats failed to gain their first NCAA tournament berth. Illinois fans are disappointed the Illini were not included in the NIT. * NU (18-13) can feel snubbed because it had an RPI of 59. The only problem is there were six teams with better […]