July 16, 2014: The Hate Files VI
Has there ever been a player on one of your teams that you have hated? A guy that you find it hard to cheer for, one that you can’t wait to be off of your team. A big addition that … Continued
July 10, 2014: Chicago’s Finest
Thank God for the Blackhawks! The best franchise in the NHL, and the best franchise in Chicago, made a move that gets the mojo right back on the Hawks’ side. The signing of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane to long … Continued
July 9, 2014: The Hate Files V
The Cubs lost their 5th in a row last night; they blew a 5 run lead. Here’s the 5th installation of the Hate Files. As a Cubs fan, with all the losing that’s endured, and without ever seeing a World … Continued
July 4, 2014: Freedom
In the week of the one-word titles, we go back to William Wallace in Braveheart. FREEEEEEDOM! Although this isn’t an American movie, it is about freedom; that same freedom we celebrate today on July 4th. It’s nice to be free. … Continued
July 2, 2014: Recruiting
We started the busy day in sports with the US getting eliminated from the World Cup, losing to Belgium 2-1. OK, wake me in 4 years… ok, I’ll probably try to catch some more of the World Cup even with … Continued
June 30, 2014: The Franchise
Who would have thought it: the Blackhawks the top franchise in this city. They have turned into the model on how to run an organization. They have set the bar for performance so high, that a loss this year in … Continued
June 29, 2014: The Penalty Shootout
It was a busy Saturday, with both the Cubs and Sox playing some afternoon baseball, and the Cubs finishing the night with the 2nd game of their doubleheader. The Cubs got swept, while the Sox beat Toronto for their first win … Continued
June 26, 2014: Post Hate
It feels good to let some hate out. Can’t carry that around; this is part of why I’m doing this. The latest rendition of the Hate Files was a doozy, as I opened up my biggest file in yesterday’s edition. … Continued
June 25, 2014: The Hate Files IV
Yes, the Cubs and Sox both won today… finally. Yes, there’s plenty of talk about Carmelo coming to the Bulls. Yes, there’s the Bulls and Blackhawks draft coming up. And of course, there is DA Bears starting soon. But this … Continued
June 17, 2014: Why We Love Sports
I remember the wiffle ball games my brother and I used to play in our backyard. One of us would represent the American League and the other the National League, as we came up to bat, trying to stand like … Continued