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Happy Fourth of July — even if by the time you are reading this, it no longer is July 4 (because you had better things to do or stayed off the internet?). Time to take a moment to be thankful those of us in the United States live in the land of the free and […]
In the ongoing saga that is NBA free agency, the Chicago Bulls reportedly have their sights on Pau Gasol. There is the possibility he could re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers or sign with the New York Knicks (where the team’s president is Phil Jackson, who coached the 7-footer when both were in L.A.). There […]
Random thoughts (well, we think that’s what they are but not entirely certain) while wondering if the public transportation to Soldier Field for the World Cup viewing party Tuesday will include row boats: * Speaking of weather elements, some of us are glad to have mowed the lawn Monday before the storms hit — even […]
Monday meanderings: The significance of New York Knicks free agent Carmelo Anthony visiting other teams beginning with the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday (the first day free agents may visit prospective new teams) is a.) Based on frequent-flier miles; b.) An indication he wants to be someplace other than New York next season; c.) An indication […]
Sunday smorgasbord: OK, so the Chicago Cubs lost a doubleheader Saturday at Wrigley Field to the Washington Nationals. On the bright (?) side, the Cubs had a day/night doubleheader. Meaning they had two crowds. Meaning more money than if it was a traditional doubleheader. Yeah, that brightness might be marginal at best — unless you […]
Chicago Sky star Elena Delle Donne is home sick. Which is not necessarily the same thing as being homesick. The WNBA’s 2013 Rookie of the Year has returned to her native Delaware for treatment of Lyme disease, the team announced Friday afternoon. She had missed five games before returning to play Wednesday. There is no […]
Thursday thoughts (well, what we think passes for such things around here): The NBA draft is Thursday. The Chicago Bulls have two first-round picks (No. 16 and No. 19). What are the Bulls’ needs? You mean other than guard, forward and center? How about to get younger. Meaning that the chances of lowering the average […]
Midweek musings: It’s perfectly understandable that some people might have become a bit excited about the possibility of Chicago Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta tossing a perfect game Tuesday night against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field. Social media did not ruin his potential gem by messaging on Twitter that he had a perfect game going. […]
Random thoughts (well, what passes for such around here) while wondering whether Chicago’s two big-league baseball teams will be able to combine for 200 losses this season: * With a 35-42 record, the White Sox are on pace to finish 74-88. With a 31-43 record, the Cubs are on pace to finish 68-94. Meaning the […]
Monday meanderings: Carmelo Anthony is a step closer to becoming a member of the Chicago Bulls. OK, maybe merely closer to stepping away from the New York Knicks. He has told the Knicks he will opt out of the last year of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent. Chicago’s appeal? Perhaps center Joakim […]