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Feb. 10 Issue is out: First '10 Cubby Occurrence as Marlon Byrd eaten by huge Mesa Gila monster
Friday, Feb. 12, 2010
Among the headlines: Ricketts to compete for Gold in men's Winter Olympic figure skating; Steroid use up 50% among idiot Cardinals fans; and much, much more
The Heckler's February issue has hit the streets to help ease your winter blues. We think it's our best ever, but we also thought signing Milton Bradley was a good move by Jim Hendry. Sometimes we're wrong.
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Six-year-old TV network to host its 22nd annual sports awards Thursday
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010
Comcast continues history of not making sense
Comcast SportsNet was founded in 2004, yet is hosting its 22nd Annual Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards dinner Thursday night at the Hilton Chicago. Some think it makes no sense that a six-year-old TV network could be hosting its 22nd annual award show, but Comcast SportsNet Chicago President Jim Corno doesn't care.
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Jan. 10 Issue is out: Cubs Convention time!
Friday, Jan. 15, 2010
Among the headlines: Cubs add ice rink to Hilton; Kitty O'Sheas unveils $24 'Convention fries'; and much more
Great news: The Heckler's January issue has hit the streets just in time for the Cubs Convention. Once again, The Heckler will have a booth at the Hilton (No. 58 in the NW Hall.) We'll also be Tweeting like crazy, because that's what everyone else is doing.
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Radio Brief: Bulls considering Lovie to replace equally inept Del Negro
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009
Looking once again for incompetence in their coaching search, the Bulls might hire Lovie Smith if he becomes available.
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Del Negro refuses to answer phone on Christmas Eve
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009
Fears Skiles-esque firing
During a postgame press conference after the Bulls blew a 35-point lead against the Kings this week, a reporter asked head coach Vinny Del Negro what his plans will be for the Christmas holiday. A visibly shaken Del Negro shrugged.
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Late game: Bulls finish too early for deadline, but they surely couldn't have blown a 30-point lead
Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009
'This was a really great win for our team' Del Negro probably said
Monday night's Bulls-Kings game finished past The Heckler's deadline, but we're almost positive the Bulls pulled this one out. As of press time, the Bulls held a nearly insurmountable 23-point lead in the fourth quarter. Simply put, there's just no way they could have blown this one.
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Dec. 09 issue is out: NFL Today adds 10th host; Bears demoted to CFL; Hawks sign entire team for life
Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009
Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else
Great news: The Heckler's December issue has hit the streets. In addition to our award-winning unbelievable Chicago sports coverage, this month The Heckler names its first-ever Sportsman of the Year. Here's a hint: His nickname should be "Pick Six."
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Down and out Jordan redeems steak coupon after suing Dominick's for using his picture on it
Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009
Also bets 100k in Vegas that he'll win case
News broke this week that Michael Jordan is suing grocery chains Jewel and Dominick's for using his likeness without his consent in ads congratulating him for his Hall of Fame induction this summer. The Dominick's ad in question included a coupon for steak, which the former superstar promptly redeemed to save a few bucks.
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Bulls reach new level of suckiness with 35-point loss to Hawks
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009
Del Negro unsure how far low team can push itself
Give the Bulls credit for one thing: They're never satisfied.

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Radio Brief: Circus run at UC extended with Bulls playing role of clowns
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009
While Ringling Bros. has left the United Center, the circus lives on with the Bulls playing like a bunch of clowns.
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Bulls put up valiant effort, fall short against worst team in the history of basketball
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009
Bulls take over title as worst team in league
The Bulls fought and clawed their way back from a double-digit deficit, but fell just short Tuesday in a 103-101 to the New Jersey Nets, also known as the worst team in the history of of the NBA.
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Gordon can't wait to show former teammates all the new 'defense' he's learned
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009
'It's really cool, and real easy to do'
When the Pistons come to the United Center for tonight's game, former Bulls guard Ben Gordon is excited to show his former team all the cool new skills he's learned--namely, how to play defense.

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Noah 'out-uglies' Gasol in Bulls blowout loss to Lakers
Friday, November 20, 2009
'I knew I was gonna have to be my ugliest tonight'
The Bulls may have lost by 15 to the Lakers on Thursday, but Joakim Noah got the best of L.A.'s Pau Gasol in a battle of the two ugliest centers in the game.

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Nov. 09 issue is out: Cubs sign Kenny Powers; Bears lineman struggle, and much more
Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else
Great news: The Heckler's November issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news.
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Donaghy escapes from prison, waives off buzzer-beating shot
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009
Disgraced former ref took Nuggets and the under
Convicted felon/former NBA referee Tim Donaghy escaped from prison on Tuesday and arrived at the United Center just in time to waive off an apparent buzzer-beating basket by Brad Miller, as the Bulls fell to the Denver Nuggets, 90-89.
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Reinsdorf doesn't understand how Ricketts can love the team he now owns
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Bulls, Sox owner claims to hate his teams and their fans
Cubs owner Tom Ricketts is a longtime fan of his new ballclub, a fact that doesn't sit well with crosstown front office man Jerry Reinsdorf.
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Radio Brief: Reinsdorf doesn't understand how Ricketts can love the team he owns
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
The White Sox owner feels animosity towards team and its fans is the right way to go.
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Del Negro scores 33 for Bulls in win over Senior League's Spurs in opener
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009
Injured Rose also plays while hopping on one foot
Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro scored 33 points and added 12 assists to lead an 85-79 win over the Spurs of the National Basketball Senior League in the team's season opener on Thursday.
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Bulls fan still doesn't know who team drafted
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
Longtime Bulls fan Joe Chomisecki admitted he couldn’t actually name either of the team's selections from June's NBA draft, despite his claims to the contrary.
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Local teen reclaims stolen possessions from 'Monsters in the Morning' set
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
North claims to have bought everything off eBay for less than $100
Jimmy Kain of Lombard was relieved to learn that the contents of his bedroom--stolen two weeks ago in a home burglary--had been located safe and sound on the set of Comcast SportsNet's "Monsters in the Morning" TV show hosted by Mike North.
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Pistons find out Gordon is only 5-foot-2
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
Former Bull measures 5-foot-4 in boots
After a recent workout, the Pistons came to the shocking revelation that free agent signee Ben Gordon is really only 5-foot-2. The Pistons found out after measuring the former Bulls guard, who they signed to a five-year, $55 million deal this summer.

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Oct 09 issue is out: New Soldier Field Carpet; Gregg's tasty new gig; Impact of Urlacher's injury on the population; and much more
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else
Great news: The Heckler's October issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news.
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Derrick Rose hopes to squeeze one more scandal in before season
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
'I just want people to think I'm a badass'
After a summer featuring a pair of scandals, soft-spoken Bulls phenom Derrick Rose is hoping to fit in one more major scandal before he begins his sophomore season. Rose has already has been in the media spotlight for an SAT test cheating scandal, as well as a surfaced photo where the Bulls guard was seen flashing a gang sign. Unsure how to top himself, Rose was seen booking trips to Las Vegas and Brazil.
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Watch Now: The Heckler's Sept. 2009 Unbelievable Video Update
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009
Everything you'd have read in the Sept. issue if you weren't so damn lazy
A look in video at the latest happenings in sports, including news on Jim Hendry and Carlos Zambrano, John Madden's retirement plans being ruined by Brett Favre, and the Bears being a little too eager to honor Jay Cutler.
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Sept 09 issue is out: Hendry's job hunt, Big Z's really big gig, Favre's un-retirement and much more
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009
Chicago sports news you won't find anywhere else
Great news: The Heckler's September issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news.
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Aug 09 issue: Soto stuck in MRI machine; Fan with iPhone misses game; Cutler shows up in beer helmet; and much more
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009
Cubs, Sox and Bears news you won't find anywhere else
Great news: The Heckler's August issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news.
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July 09 issue is out: Busch Stadium gets indoor plumbing; Ozzie adopts Wrigley rat; and much more
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Plenty of Cardinals, All-Star Game and Cubs news this month
Great news: The Heckler's July issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable sports news.
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Ben Gordon sentenced to 5 years in Detroit
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Bulls lose free agent shooting guard to Pistons
Ben Gordon was dealt a major blow Wednesday night when the free agent shooting guard was sentenced to a legally binding five-year stint in Detroit.
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Don't miss National 40oz Week at The Fifty/50 now until July 5
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Great times and discounts on America's Most Patriotic Beverage
The good folks at The Fifty/50 (2047 W. Division) are holding National 40oz Week now until July 5, co-sponsored by The Heckler. Take part in great events like Trivia Night, Old School Hip Hop Night, baseball promos and Hangover Day while enjoying discounts on the best 40oz goodness around.
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The Heckler celebrates 1,000 Facebook friends
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
For some reason, we signed up for an account and now people like it
A while back, we at The Heckler started a Facebook account and Monday it gained its 1,000th fan. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we're offering current Facebook fans a deal they can't refuse: a chance to save 1,000 pennies on your next order from TheHeckler.com. That's $10 for all you non-math majors out there.

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Bulls top Cavs' Shaq trade by signing George Mikan
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Mikan -- though deceased -- arguably is more mobile than O'Neal
The Bulls tried to steal some headlines from the Cavaliers after their trade for Shaquille O'Neal today by announcing they had signed legendary deceased big man George Mikan.
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Derrick Rose admits O.J. Mayo played for him last season
Monday, June 15, 2009
Troubled Bulls guard admits he doesn't even play basketball
In the wake of a flurry of scandal, including questions about his high school grades and whether someone else took his SAT, Bulls point guard Derrick Rose stunned Chicago sports fans by admitting he does not even play basketball.
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June 09 issue is out: Bradley's mouth zippered shut; Ozzie holds insult seminar to prep for Wrigley; and much more
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Also follow The Heckler on Twitter and Facebook
Great news: The Heckler's June issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news. Also this month, The Heckler is co-sponsoring a pair of great events this month: unbeatable rooftop deals for Cubs-Twins and Cubs-Indians and National 40 oz. Week at The Fifty/50. Spread the word!
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Joakim Noah finds suitable way to cope with playoff elimination
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Big man frolicks on Carribbean beach with beautiful naked woman
It's been nearly two weeks since the Bulls were eliminated from the playoffs, but big man Joakim Noah has found a way to cope with the pain. After losing a highly contested series against the Celtics, the center/forward was seen frolicking on a Caribbean beach with a beautiful naked woman.
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May 09 issue is out: Lou gets moving walkway to speed up mound trips; Contreras recalls days with Ty Cobb; ESPN: Cornhole launches
Friday, May 8, 2009
Also introducing The Heckler Fan Pass
Great news: The Heckler's May issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news.
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Screamin' Johnny Blaze labels Thursday's Bulls game the greatest NBA game ever
Friday, May 1, 2009
Screamin' Johnny Blaze was at Game 6 at the United Center and ranks it among his top five days of all time.
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Rondo signs contract with Packers
Friday, May 1, 2009
Celtics guard finds a way to be even more hated by Chicago fans
After Thursday night's triple overtime loss to the Bulls, reviled Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo announced he had signed a contract with the Green Bay Packers.
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The Heckler Pledge: No more Joakim Noah jokes for at least a month
Friday, May 1, 2009
Tough to make fun of the guy after a game like that
Editors at The Heckler late Thursday night made a pledge: No more Joakim Noah jokes for at least a month after he came through with a career game in a stirring three-overtime playoff win against Boston.
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Bulls fan leaves game after Celtics take late 8-point lead
Friday, May 01, 2009
'What was the final score, anyway?' asks Downers Grove man who wanted to beat traffic
Downers Grove resident Keith Oglewicz was pumped to get a ticket to Thursday's Game 6 of the Bulls' playoff series against Boston. But the disgruntled Bulls fan left in disgust after the Bulls blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter and trailed the Celtics, 99-91.

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Derrick Rose wins ROY over O.J. Mayo, a bunch of guys you've never heard of
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Bulls guard Derrick Rose won the Rookie of the Year award on Wednesday, beating out Memphis guard O.J. Mayo and four guys nobody's ever heard of.
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Del Negro defends use of hairstyle after Game 2 loss
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
A day after losing Game 2 to the Boston Celtics in their first-round playoff series, Bulls coach faced tough criticism from the media, but vehemently defended his use of hair style during the game.
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Bulls bench-warmer admits to pulling a 'Gillooly' on KG
Friday, April 17, 2009
Linton Johnson: 'I got him real good'
The Heckler has found out the cause behind Celtics star Kevin Garnett's missing Boston's upcoming playoff series with the Bulls, and possibly the entire postseason: A Gillooly job from Bulls bench-warmer Linton Johnson.

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ESPN pretends to care about Chicago long enough to launch new local Web site
Monday, April 13, 2009
Berman butchering names of Hawks players highlights new site
Long accused of an East Coast bias, ESPN unveiled a new Web site focusing on Chicago sports today. Featuring a slick design, the site debuted with little substance. Most content was just repurposed from its national brands.
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April 09 issue is out: Cubs to wear Snuggies; Santo gets mohawk; Reed is scrappy
Friday, April 10, 2009
Be sure to sign up for The Heckler's Miller Park trip May 9
Great news: The Heckler's April issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news.
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Bandwagon fans overstimulated for two hours Tuesday night
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
New hope for Blackhawks, a fresh season for the Cubs and, well, the Bulls all keep fans entertained without threat of commercial interruption
Wins from the Blackhawks and Bulls plus a Cubs extra-inning loss equal one sore remote finger for the bandwagon fan.
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Luvabull unveils new tramp stamp
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Dancer claims lower back tattoo captures her essence
While the new-look Bulls battle it out for a playoff spot, the Luvabulls have a new look of their own after veteran dancer Feather Daniels showed up to a recent practice with a brand-new tramp stamp tattoo on her lower back.
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March 09 issue is out: Zambrano Twitters between pitches; Soto's brow wax; Konerko replaced
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Be sure to attend Next Year Day April 3 at Harry Caray's Wrigleyville
Great news: The Heckler's March issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news.
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Confusion abounds as Bulls and Celtics both wear St. Patty's green
Game recap from Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Chicago somehow holds on for big 127-121 win over Boston
The Bulls honored the St. Patty's tradition of sporting green uniforms Tuesday night. Unfortunately so did the Celtics and all hell broke loose. Neither team knew which players to guard or pass to, but Chicago somehow held on for a six-point win.
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Second time's a charm: Bulls get Tim Thomas from Knicks
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009
Whiney big man promises to actually try this time
Tim Thomas lasted only three games with the Bulls in 2006 before he whined himself out of town. Now he's back and promising the second time will be a charm.

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Radio Brief: Paxson considering stepping down to spend more time with players he loves
Friday, Feb. 13, 2009
The Bulls GM is tired of being stuck in his office, away from the people he loves, Bulls players.
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The Feb. 09 Issue is out: New Cubs owner actually a Cards fan, Obama becomes first Sox fan to wear suit to work
Friday, Feb. 13, 2009
Time is running out to book your Spring Training Trip with The Heckler
Great news: The Heckler's February issue has hit the streets. As usual, it's packed full of unbelievable Chicago sports news.
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Pistons honor 'Red' Kerr by giving away game to Bulls
Game recap from Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2009
'I loved that cat on 'Sanford & Son' says Rasheed Wallace
The Bulls honored longtime player, coach and announcer Johnny "Red" Kerr on Tuesday night by giving him a halftime ceremony and dedicating the United Center court to him. The Pistons honored him by blowing a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, and giving the game away in an eventual 107-102 Bulls win.

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On Deck Radio Report: Bulls will figure out a way to spend even less on their head coach and other predictions
Monday, Jan. 26, 2009
This week's predictions: John Paxson will save Reinsdorf some money by doing a two for one, the Cubs new owner will shoot down a rumor, and Kurt Warner will receive a devine message.
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Bulls manage to lose to a team with less heart than they have
Game recap from Monday, Jan. 29, 2009
Lackluster Bulls drop Monday matinee in New York
The Bulls managed another milestone on Monday in an already remarkable season of lackluster play and mailing it in. They managed to lose to the Knicks, a team with even less heart than they have, 102-98.

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Radio Brief: Forgotten Bulls forced to play on ice at the UC
Friday, Jan. 16, 2009
The United Center's basketball tenants have become second-class citizens in their own home.
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The Jan. 09 issue is out: Blago appoints Woo-Woo & Kasper gets hammered at Convention
Friday, January 16, 2009
Also check out The Heckler's booth at the Cubs Convention
Just in time for the 2009 Cubs Convention, The Heckler's January issue has hit the streets.
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Hinrich returns from injured list able to touch the rim
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009
First time hops-challenged guard draws rim in his life
Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich returned from an extended stint on the injured list Monday night finding he is now able to touch the rim, once an out-of-reach fantasy.

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Gordon fulfills pledge to 'make it snow,' but Bulls fall to Bobcats anyway
Game recap from Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008
Skilling says never before has a man's jumper brought snow
Bulls guard Ben Gordon made a pledge before Tuesday's game at Charlotte to "make it snow" on the Bobcats. Unfortunately, the Bulls melted like a snowman in July in a 110-101 OT loss.

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Bulls beat Knicks, Duhon defects back to Chicago
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008
Guard on New York: 'I ain't never going back there'
The Bulls beat New York 105-100 Tuesday, despite former Bulls guard Chris Duhon's 15 points, 14 assists and 9 rebounds for the Knicks. Following the game, the Bulls harbored Duhon as a defector of Knicks Nation.

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Miller gets revenge on Rose by beating Bulls, stabbing him in the chest
Game recap from Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
Literal interpretation of 76ers coach results in severe injury to Chicago's budding star
Just days after getting schooled by Bulls rookie Derrick Rose, Philadelphia guard Andre Miller got his revenge on Rose and the Bulls by leading the 76ers to a 103-95 road win on Tuesday, then stabbing Rose in the chest.

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Noah spurs last-second game-winner by cheering from bench
Game recap from Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
Buzzer beat nets second win on Circus Trip
Larry Hughes may get all the credit for hitting the game-winning shot at the buzzer in Monday's 101-100 win over Utah, but unsung hero Joakim Noah made it all possible with his exuberant cheering throughout the fourth quarter.

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Bulls 'just barely' lose by 42
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Del Negro: 'That could have just as easily been 39 or 40'
The Bulls were defeated by the Trail Blazers, 116-74 on Wednesday night in Portland. But an optimistic Vinny Del Negro said the outcome could have been very different.
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Joakim Noah stays home for circus trip, joins circus
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
Del Negro: 'Imagine him on stilts or juggling fire. Far more of an impact than he has on a basketball court'
Citing a love for the circus and a need for a career change, Bulls forward Joakim Noah elected to stay home during the team's six-game road trip so he could audition for the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, which is playing at the United Center for the next two weeks.

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Radio Brief: Insiders reveal Obama actually sucks at basketball
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Long-believed to be a good player, the President-elect is anything but.
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Bulls get beat by worst undefeated team in NBA history
Game recap from Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008
Hawks' Horford edges out Noah in battle of Gators: 27-2
The Hawks came out of the United Center with a 113-108 win over the Bulls on Tuesday, improving on their unbeaten record and cementing their place as the worst 6-0 team in NBA history.
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Bulls lose to Cavs for second time in a week despite again holding LeBron under 42
Weekend recap for Monday, Nov. 10, 2008
Blowout win over Phoenix highlights weekend split
The Bulls defense held Cleveland star LeBron James under 42 points for the second time this week, but lost to the Cavaliers -- again -- Saturday night, 106-97 at the United Center. James is now averaging just 41.0 points per game against the Bulls this season, yet the Cavs won both games, including a 14-point loss on Wednesday.

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Insiders reveal Obama actually sucks at basketball
Friday, Nov. 6, 2008
Long-believed to be a good player, President-elect is anything but
Just a day after a Fox News reporter revealed failed VP candidate Sarah Palin was even less intelligent than observers feared, another post-election bombshell was dropped when news spread that President-Elect Barack Obama -- long-believed to be a capable basketball player -- actually sucks at the game.
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Holtz pep talk doesn't work as Cavs roll Bulls
Game recap from Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2008
'Ssstop playing like lostherss' fails to connect with young team
Coach Vinny Del Negro made headlines earlier this week when he had friend and former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz give a pep talk to Del Negro's Bulls. Unfortunately, it failed to make a difference as the Cavaliers and LeBron James rolled all over Chicago 107-93 Wednesday night in Cleveland.
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Joakim Noah enjoying some 'me time' on the bench
Game recap from Monday, Nov. 3, 2008
Second-year man plays just 5 minutes in loss to Orlando
Bulls forward Joakim Noah has really been enjoying the time he's spent on the bench the last two games, referring to his extended benching as "me time."

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Pistons trade with Nuggets for Iverson's tattoos
Monday, Nov. 3, 2008
Detroit parts with Rasheed's gray spot, Billups' huge bald head and Rip's face mask
The Pistons made a major deal Monday, acquiring all of Allen Iverson's tattoos in exchange for Rasheed Wallace's gray spot, Chauncey Billups' huge bald head and Rip Hamilton's face mask.

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Bucks fire Skiles after loss to Bulls in season opener
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Jim Boylan to replace ousted Milwaukee coach
Scott Skiles was fired by the Milwaukee Bucks after Tuesday's season-opening 108-95 loss to the Bulls and replaced by assistant coach Jim Boylan. The move mirrored the Bulls' coaching carousel from a year ago, something new Bucks GM John Hammond hopes the Bucks can emulate.

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Bulls to go with 11-man starting lineup for opener
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008
Only Gordon starts season on bench
Unable to decide on a starting lineup for the season opener, Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro announced he was starting 11 players tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks. Everyone on the roster except guard Ben Gordon will take the floor for the opening tip.

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Derrick Rose scores 30 in exhibition game, immediately retires
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008
Rose draws Jordan comparisons, considers retirement
Rookie Derrick Rose scored 30 points to lead the Bulls to a 109-105 exhibition win over Dallas Tuesday, then immediately retired from the league before ever playing a regular-season game.


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Bulls cut Elton Brown after mistaking him for Elton Brand
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008
'Turns out, he's just some D-League kid who can barely make a layup'
The Bulls waived forward Elton Brown on Monday after realizing he wasn't former Bulls All-Star Elton Brand. Bulls GM John Paxson said he was embarrassed by the mix-up.

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Del Negro calls 24-hour practices for Bulls
Friday, Oct. 17, 2008
15-hour film sessions highlight marathon sessions
On the heels of a marathon four-hour practice, Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro announced he would conduct round-the-clock, 24-hour practices until the regular season started. The practices will include five hours of layup drills, 25,000 laps around the gym, 35,000 free throws and 15 hours of film sessions.

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Tyrus Thomas' entire offseason prep work has consisted of getting more tattoos
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008
'Tattoos are my inspiration' says Bulls third-year forward
When Bulls third-year forward Tyrus Thomas showed up for training camp a few weeks back with even more ink and less game, it was clear he decided to spend all his off-season time at a tattoo parlor.

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Sun-Times shuts down just weeks after Mariotti departure
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
Paper can't handle loss of infamous sports columnist
The Chicago Sun-Times was forced to close its doors this week as a direct result of sports columnist Jay Mariotti's abrupt resignation late last month.

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The Heckler's Sept 08 edition is out
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008
Howry's number retired; Mai Tais aren't cool: Read it and more
The September 2008 edition of The Heckler just hit the streets. Like every other issue of The Heckler, this one's guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back.
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The Heckler's August '08 Issue is out
Friday, Aug. 8, 2008
Among the headlines: Scalpers yet to feel impact of recession, Ramirez gets portrait painted while watching HR
The August 2008 edition of The Heckler is out on the streets and is guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back. Pick up your free copy in Chicago today, or subscribe and get it delivered to your home, office, email address or prison cell.
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Bulls to pay Deng with 'Kobe funds'
Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
'No money left to pay Ben Gordon' says Paxson
At the start of last season, rumors swirled that the Bulls were preparing to send a few core members of their team to L.A. for Kobe Bryant. The trade never happened but the effects are still being felt as the down-and-out Bulls signed forward Luol Deng to a six-year, $71 million contract extension. Bulls GM John Paxson said his team plans to pay Deng with funds they set aside to pay Bryant in case that trade actually happened last year.
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The Heckler's July '08 Issue is out
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Among the headlines: Big Z goes nuts and Santo gets lost at Home Depot for 8 hours
The July 2008 edition of The Heckler is out on the streets and is guaranteed to make you laugh or your money back. Pick up your free copy in Chicago today, or subscribe and get it delivered to your home, office, email address or prison cell.
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Rose shunned by teammates, NBA community for driving 106 mph while sober
July 3, 2008
First overall pick's 'street cred' plummets after failing to rake in DUI in addition to speeding ticket
Derrick Rose's street credibility within NBA circles took a major hit Wednesday after it was revealed that the No. 1 overall pick in last month's NBA draft was not under the influence of alcohol when he was ticketed for speeding in April.

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Rose demands trade after Bulls pick huge guy from Istanbul instead of college teammate
June 27, 2008
'What kind of organization are these guys running?' says first overall pick
Derrick Rose had awaited this moment all his life. The 6-foot, 3-inch point guard had just been selected by his hometown team as the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, and he was visibly emotional.

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Bulls find out Derrick Rose is actually 4 ft. 4 in. tall
Thursday, June 19
Paxson exploring other options with first overall pick
The Bulls brought in Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose for one-one-one evaluations this week to determine which collegiate star they will select in next week's NBA draft. Both were found to be significantly shorter than expected.

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Paxson plans to follow Celtics' road to title
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Bulls GM to pillage talent from lesser franchises this offseason
Just minutes after the Boston Celtics won the 2007-2008 NBA Championship Tuesday night, Bulls GM John Paxson saw his team's future. "We're going to do exactly what the Celtics did," said Paxson. "We're going to rip off crappy teams with lop-sided trades."
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Radio Brief: Del Negro not exactly Paxson's first choice
Thursday, Jun. 12, 2008
The Bulls GM was rejected by many before finally hiring a head coach.
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Report: Bulls hire Del Negro because of his cool-sounding name
June 10, 2008
Assistant coaching candidates include Granville Waiters, World B. Free and God Shammgod
The Bulls have hired former NBA player and Suns' assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro as their next head coach "because he's got a really cool name," GM John Paxson admitted on Tuesday.

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Radio Brief: Paxson has been teaming up with brother to make bad decisions
Friday, Jun. 06, 2008
The Bulls GM has elicited the help of his brother Jim, General Manager of the Cavs back when they were bad.
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Radio Brief: NBA feeds Celtics/Lakers rivalry hype, teams to play in short shorts
Thursday, Jun. 05, 2008
The League hopes throwback uniforms in Finals will help lead to high ratings.
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Noah solidifies place as NBA baller with four legal violations in one day
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Bulls forward only needs to impregnate at least three women this summer for productive offseason
While fellow 2007 first-round draft pick Rodney Stuckey was powering his team to the Eastern Conference Finals, Bulls forward Joakim Noah was solidifying his place as a true NBA Baller, getting nailed for four legal violations in one day while partying on his former college campus this weekend.

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Bulls to former Gov. Ryan: 'Please stop wearing our hat'
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
The Chicago Bulls today sent a stern message to former Gov. George Ryan: Please take off our hat.
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Radio Brief: Experts say Bulls will pick Michael Beasley or Igor Vladamondodamov
Thursday, May 22, 2008
If the Bulls don't trade their number one pick, they could focus on one of two big men.
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Bulls to trade first overall pick for Tyson Chandler
May 21, 2008
Club to use second-round pick on sluggish Division-III center
The Bulls, winners of the NBA Draft Lottery Tuesday night despite overwhelming odds against landing the top pick, are reportedly on the verge of trading the selection to the New Orleans Hornets for former Bull Tyson Chandler.

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Bulls secure first win of 2008 postseason
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Draft lottery victory only good thing to happen to team in more than a year
The Bulls defied the odds Tuesday, winning the top pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. It represents the team's first victory of any sort this postseason and the only good thing to happen to them since they knocked off the defending champion Miami Heat in last season's playoffs.
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Radio Brief: Paxson calls Lakers GM about revisiting Kobe trade talks
Thursday, May 15, 2008
The Bulls GM hopes this offseason he might be able to work out a deal for the MVP.
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Radio Brief: Bulls decide not to hire a head coach
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Figure players won't listen to coach anyway.
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After firing from Bulls, Larrivee to cut broadcast schedule down to 10 games a weekend
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Hard worker's termination 'comes as a dagger'
Upon learning Tuesday that he had been fired as the voice of the Bulls on WGN-TV, longtime Chicago broadcaster Wayne Larrivee has decided to cut his work schedule significantly to spend more time with family.

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Radio Brief: Paxson begs Skiles to take Bulls roster with him
Thursday, Apr. 24, 2008
Scott Skiles is going to Milwaukee to coach the Bucks, and the Bulls GM hopes he'll want to take most of his former players.
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Radio Brief: Boylan fired after another player vote
Friday, April 18, 2008
Bulls player's vote again to increase a punishment they think is too light.
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Radio Brief: Bulls might be losing, but Reinsdorf's bank account isn't
Wednesday, Apr. 02, 2008
Despite his team's poor play, the Bulls chairman is excited for more basketball.
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