Cubs

On this “casual Friday”, how many of us represent at work with our Chicago sports gear?  I definitely do.  Right now, I have my Chicago Cubs hoodie on, and my Blackhawks ski cap is in my jacket pocket.  This is … Continued

With the NFL season complete (it has been for the Bears for about 2 months), the focus turns to our current sports & teams.  I love watching the Bulls and the Blackhawks, but I’m ready for the next sport.  I … Continued

The first big snowfall of this winter brings back memories.  Memories, both of our teams and personal ones, were made in this snow; this stuff that we get sick of all too quick.  We’re lucky to see this stuff; to … Continued

I’ve never really had the chance to build up some hate in hockey.  Being robbed of watching many Blackhawks games growing up thanks to Dollar Bill Wirtz, I never saw enough hockey to spark that hate; doesn’t mean there wasn’t … Continued

We open the doors of the Players Club to the first Chicago team.  Was there really ever any doubt about who that team would be? 29 years ago yesterday, in Super Bowl XX, the Bears trounced the Patriots 46-10 topping … Continued

The Hate Files are back, and we’re going off topic.  We’re stepping away from the Chicago sports landscape for a second. The 15th version of the Hate Files talks about that 15%.  Let’s talk about the art of tipping, and … Continued

I didn’t even know him.  I didn’t get the chance to meet this legend, like I did with Walter Payton.  I never even saw him play.  He played his entire career before I was born.  So why is it that … Continued

After seeing the epic collapse of Green Bay on Sunday, it got me thinking.  It got me thinking about the best losses ever.  These games do NOT involve Chicago teams; there are no good losses when it comes to them.  … Continued

For a Chicago sports fan, there is never a dull moment.  There is always plenty to talk about, especially lately. Let’s start with the teams in season.  The Bulls finally won another game.  It was a nice road victory for … Continued

It took all of 15 days in 2015 to crack open the 14th version of the Hate Files.  Yes, XIV= 14 for all the Roman numeral challenged readers out there.  It’s the first Hate File of the New Year… I … Continued