October 9, 2023: Week 5 Over
As the clocked ticked down on the Monday nighter, Week 5 of the NFL was over. It started really great with a Bears W, and ended really great with a Packers L. Where to begin? Well, we’ve talked about the … Continued
October 8, 2023: Postseason Update
Checking in on the MLB playoffs after Sunday’s action has the best team in the majors pushed to the brink. The Rangers, after sweeping the Rays, have taken the first two games in Baltimore against the Orioles. I knew the … Continued
October 7, 2023: Going Forward
Whew… it’s been fun enjoying this Bears victory. For the first time in almost a year, we can take a breath; forget about going forward, just savor this W. I was extra glad because of the loss of #51… there … Continued
October 6, 2023: For Butkus
When the news of Dick Butkus dying broke, I was crushed. We haven’t won in almost a calendar year. We started this season off 0-4. Everybody wants the coach fired. Is Fields the guy or not? We’re losing guys on … Continued
October 5, 2023: Week 5 Preview Bears at Commanders
I want to believe the Bears can win tonight in Washington… I really do. To go almost an entire calendar year without a win is not easy to accomplish, so hey, congrats to us! As a die-hard fan, you always … Continued
October 4, 2023: Take Me Higher
It was almost 9 months ago that I began this most recent journey in sports gambling; I didn’t think it would last long. My “dabbling” over the years has included many things, like bookies, illegal offshore gambling accounts, betting purely … Continued
October 3, 2023: Let the Postseason Begin
Tuesday brought us the start of another MLB Postseason. Yes, the Cubs came up short, and the Sox, well, let’s not talk about the Sox, but I’m still interested. Besides the fact that I’ll be betting on some of the … Continued
October 2, 2023: Still Too Early
The Bears have started the season 0-4; there’s only one other team with the same results thus far. The other team? The Carolina Panthers. Of course, the Bears own theirs AND the Panthers’ first round pick. So yes, if the … Continued
October 1, 2023: Everything But
With the Bears starting 0-3, one of the good things that may come out of this, is that ticket prices should be lower; I still need to take my boy to a game this year. I started looking at the … Continued
September 30, 2023: Finishing Short
Can a season still be disappointing when you exceed expectations? The answer is yes. This is the story of the 2023 Chicago Cubs. I know there were people who thought we’d be competitive; there are always people who think this. … Continued