Referring back to 1998, in which the Chicago Bulls captured their final championship amidst the company of Michael Jordan, problems began to arise within the franchise. Management felt that the team became too feeble to compete with the likes of San Antonio or Los Angeles, causing a virtual “break-up” involving […]
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Kevin Harlan Talks NBA and NFL on Podcast 26
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Jake Arrieta’s Quiet Resurgence
At the end of June, as the Cubs limped into the All-Star Break with a record failing to eclipse the .500 mark, Jake Arrieta was at a crossroads in his career. His historic 2015 season had become a mere afterthought, and his struggle to replicate those numbers only caused more […]
Thomas Jones Previews Bears Season and Reflects on Career
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Speaking of Players Weekend, An Interesting Note on Nicknames
The idea is nothing short of genius. Instead of sporting traditional uniforms, Major League Baseball players will boast stylistic, “youth league” garments that will feature iconic nicknames and vibrant color schemes as a part of Player’s Weekend. To complement the ensemble, players will flaunt a patch with a space to […]
Ryan Dempster Talks Quintana Trade and Career on Podcast 24
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Rick Barry Talks NBA Finals and Playing Career on Podcast 23
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Bears Turn to Trubisky
Following a tumultuous season in which the Bears implemented a woeful quarterback carousel, the time had come to seek out some stability at the position. Instead of retaining someone like Jay Cutler, who had been the team’s mainstay since 2009, the Bears chose to bring in some fresh faces. Inking Mike […]
Opening Day Special With Paul Konerko
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WAR, What Is It Good For?
Jackie Bradley Jr., starting outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, put up a monstrous season in 2016 when compared to his personal standards. In the two seasons before last, Bradley struggled to make his presence known on a Major League roster, prompting multiple demotions to the Minor Leagues, ten to […]