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Can Japanese Colonel Sanders Statue End The Cubs' Curse?
This handsome statue, plucked from the watery depths of a Japanese river, is being offered to the Chicago Cubs as curse-breaking material. I see no way this can fail....
Shopping Reminder: Get Your Chicago Pants Party Tickets Today!
If you're planning on joining AJ Daulerio, live blogger extraordinaire Matt Sussman, myself, and a cast of dozens at the May 23 Deadspin Pants Party in Chicago, you really should get your tickets soon. [Details/Payment]...
Curt Schilling Denies Cubs Rumors, Sort Of
For confusing adventures in sports blogging, take a look at this entry from Curt Schilling's 38 Pitches on Sunday, concerning rumors that he might be headed to the Chicago Cubs:...
The Blackhawks Did Not Think This Promotion Through
Jonathan Toews scores three goals (twice) on "Free Hard Hat Night" in Chicago. Nothing says "NHL fun" like getting pelted by a shower of shiny red plastic helmets. [Not Qualified To Comment]...
Chad Gaudin Is The Amish Rifle
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Some Spring Training News That Really Isn't News
In a development absolutely no one could have predicted, the Indians' Kerry Wood may miss some time with a sore back. [Cleveland Plain Dealer]...
Bob Probert Heritage Night? Um, OK
Blackhawks honor their former enforcer who is best known as a Red Wing, and for his legal problems following retirement. Makes sense to me. [Between The Pipes]...
This Man Is An Elite Athlete
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Getting Blasted In The Bleachers With Harry Carey
It's the 11th Annual Toast to Harry Caray, this year featuring Ernie Banks in comical giant glasses. [Mouthpiece Sports]...
Bad News: Peter Vecsey Says You're Fired
Does New York Post NBA tracker Peter Vecesy know something you don't? It wasn't even lunchtime today before he had already predicted the imminent demise of two NBA careers....
Meanwhile, At Busch Stadium ...
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Cubs' Apparent New Owner Actually Likes The Cubs
Chicago Cubs sold for $900 million to family group headed by Tom Ricketts. Deal includes Wrigley Field and Ronnie Woo-Woo. [Washington Post]...
Jay Mariotti: "Roger Ebert Can Kiss My Ass"
Remember back in the summer when venerable Chicago Sun-Times movie critic, Roger Ebert wrote that scathing farewell letter to Jay Mariotti? Jay does — and he's finally responded....
Chicago Wants A Second Terrible Football Franchise
This is what happens when you have two weeks of down time to fill, but it's somehow still football season. Crazy mayors get crazy ideas and people (like me) pretend to take them seriously....
White Sox Hitch Their Wagon To Obama's Star
Despite that World Series a few years ago, the White Sox do not exactly have a tradition of winning. That's probably why they are so desperate to cling to the biggest winner in the world, Barack Obama....
You've Got To Keep The Biscuit In The Basket
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The Fridge Is No Longer A Rookie, Still No Dumb Cookie
I don't know if I've ever felt older than I did when watching this interview with William "The Refrigerator" Perry. The former baby-faced rookie is just 46 years old. Wow. [Mouthpiece Sports]...
Rod Marinelli And Matt Millen Are Only Michigan Residents To Find Work
Marinelli actually turned down two other teams, before joining the Chciago Bears as their new assistant head coach and defensive line coach. Wonders never cease. [ESPN]...
The Return Of The Powerful Lip Fur, And Milton Bradley Is A Cub (Hide All Sharp Objects)
• No Way This Ends Badly. Cubs, Milton Bradley agree to sane, very thrifty three-year, $30 million deal, pending physical examination. Hopefully will not include psychological testing. [Chicago Tribune]...
Jay Mariotti Column Commenting Is Back On The Air
One thing I failed to consider with the previous post; you can comment on Jay's columns now! This is fun we never had when he was at the Sun-Times....