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You might say Michael Phelps, who won eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games, had a sub-par performance in his 2012 opening effort Saturday (July 28) in London. He finished fourth in the 400-meter indivudual medley. American Ryan Lochte won the gold. “It’s frustrating, that’s all I can say,” Phelps said. “It’s pretty upsetting. […]
Random thoughts while wondering whether a Penn State booster group will buy the Joe Paterno bronze statue — removed Sunday from its spot outside the school’s football stadium — for at least $60 million and find a prominent public — yet private land — location to put it: * There are those who think the […]
A new plaque goes on the wall on baseball’s Hall of Fame. A statue is removed from a place of prominence at Penn State. Ron Santo and Joe Paterno were not around to see the changes Sunday (July 22). One event was a joyous celebration for a third baseman once known for clicking his heels; […]
Chicago Cubs right-hander Ryan Dempster’s scoreless streak ended at 33 when he allowed three first-inning runs in a 4-1 loss to the Cardinals Friday (July 20) in St. Louis. The questions surrounding the veteran pitcher now turn to where he will end up if/when the Cubs trade him. Among reported landing spots for him is […]
In need of a hockey fix? Well, this weekend is the Chicago Blackhawks convention, if that helps. And if you aren’t attending the soldout event at the Hilton Chicago but would like to see some of what is going on, Comcast SportsNet will televise the opening ceremonies Friday (July 20) beginning at 5 p.m. Hawks […]
Thursday thoughts: If the reported free-agent signing of Vladimir Radmanovic is the answer for the Chicago Bulls, what exactly was the question? Possibly: Who averaged fewer points in the 2012 postseason than Bulls backup center Omer Asik (3.3 ppg)? Radmanovic was scoreless in two playoff appearances for the Atlanta Hawks. * With or without Asik, […]
Midweek musings: Kevin Youkilis hits a three-run home run Tuesday (July 17) for the Chicago White Sox and receives cheers from the crowd — at Boston’s Fenway Park in a 7-5 victory over the Red Sox. Tough to imagine that happening to many other players in many other ballparks. “It’s been great and not too […]
There was totally incredible behavior regarding Penn State’s involvement in the Jerry Sandusky sexual-abuse scandal that has rocked the university and football program (not necessarily in that order of importance). But enough about the Big Ten Network’s failure to cover the unveiling of a Board of Trustees-sponsored internal investigation on Thursday (July 12). When networks […]
Thursday thoughts (or as close as we get to thinking around here): The Chicago Bears are raising ticket prices. Because. Because they have raised expectations? Single-game tickets that go on sale Friday (July 13) have risen from $74 to $101 for a 400-level seat. For season ticketholders, the price is $76. It appears the Bears […]
There are few things far more parochial than baseball’s All-Star Game. Newspapers (they still exist in most big-league cities at last look) tend to send reporters and/or columnists to the Midsummer Classic. They have since the game began in 1933 in Chicago. That contest was played at the White Sox’ Comiskey Park (with the Cubs […]