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Fans outraged by smart business move as Blackhawks ditch Niemi for TurcoMonday, Aug. 2, 2010Ability to comprehend saving more than $1 million and signing all-star goalie lost on fansThe Blackhawks again made off-season headlines by cutting another hero from their Stanley Cup-winning team Monday by parting ways with goalie Antti Niemi in favor of former Dallas Star Marty Turco. Fans were outraged by the move, which saved the Hawks roughly $1 million in cap space and brought them an established premier netminder.Read More Zambrano to return in straitjacketThursday, July 29, 2010Troubled hurler spewing new 'Hell Pitch' from his mouthWhen troubled pitcher Carlos Zambrano re-joins the Cubs tomorrow it will be on the condition that he wear a straitjacket during play, forcing him to pitch with his mouth.Read More Huet loses Stanley CupThursday, July 29, 2010Backup goalie's Ill-fated day with Cup ends badlyWhile NHL officials have not given up hope of finding it, the location of hockey's storied Stanley Cup is presently unknown, having gone missing while in the possession of Blackhawks backup goalie Cristobal Huet.Read More D Lee doesn't feel like trying to win a World Series this yearWednesday, July 28, 2010Derrek Lee today informed the Cubs he would invoke his no-trade clause should the team attempt to deal him to a contender before Saturday's trade deadline. Accepting a trade would have helped the Cubs dump some payroll while enabling him to pursue a championship.Read MoreESPN to broadcast ongoing Favre special 'The Indecision'Monday, July 26, 2010Not to be outdone by LeBron James' free agency spectacle earlier this month, Brett Favre request airing of his own ESPN special. But unlike James' hour-long debacle, the Favre special will serve as a weekly mini-series until the start of the football season.Read More Retired Piniella to officially retire at end of seasonTuesday, July 20, 2010Soriano will miss manager as 'great motivator'Cubs skipper Lou Piniella announced today that he would be retiring from baseball at the end of the season. The former Manager of the Year's official announcement comes nearly two years after his actual retirement, which occurred when the Cubs were swept from the playoffs by the Dodgers in the 2008 NLDS.Read More Piniella coming out of retirement to manage remainder of 2010 seasonTuesday, July 20, 2010Players motivated by skipper's announcement going to unretire as wellCubs manager Lou Piniella surprised insiders by announcing he would return from retirement to manage the 2010 Cubs through the end of the season. Many close to the Cubs believed Piniella was finished coaching more than a year ago.Read More Piniella uses cardboard cutout of Ricketts to motivate teamFriday, July 16, 2010'With every win, we rip off a piece of clothing'Lou Piniella has been looking for ways to motivate the Cubs for most of the season. He's read books, hired motivational speakers, and in desperation, turned to one of the Holy Grails of baseball movies—"Major League."Read MoreHeckler Exclusive: Insider opinions on rebuilding the CubsFriday, July 16, 2010Even the most casual observer can see that this version of the Chicago Cubs isn’t going to win a World Series. And even the most casual observer probably has their own thoughts on the best way to rebuild the team. But what about the opinion of those that matter most? The Heckler asked some folks in the Cubs organization what they think needs to be done to fix the Cubs. Read More Woo-Woo gets vuvuzela for second half of seasonThursday, July 15, 2010Cubs mascot defies logic and finds way to become even more annoyingFueled by the popularity of the vuvuzela in the FIFA World Cup, Cubs super fan Ronnie "Woo-Woo" Wickers has acquired one of the cheap plastic meter-long horns to play during Cubs games when his favorite team returns home from the All-Star break Thursday night to play the Phillies.Read MoreDavid Stern emerges from month-long vacation to speak out against LeBron debacleTuesday, July 13, 2010NBA commish looking tan and well-rested after choatic month in leagueNBA Commissioner David Stern returned yesterday from his month-long vacation to speak out against the LeBron James "Decision" debacle and fine Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert $100,000 for the emotionally charged, comic sans letter to fans he posted just hours after James spurned his team for Miami.Read More Heckler Approved: 13ars of Summer Pub CrawlTuesday, July 13, 2010The 13ars Series is honoring each of the Summer's 13 weeks by visiting 13 of Wrigleyville's best bars on July 31. Celebrate the season by participating in The 13ars Series’ inaugural 13ars of Summer Pub Crawl. Great beer, liquor and food specials will be offered by each of the 13 bars. For more info, please visit www.13ars.com. Read More Free agents getting scared away by Gar Forman's foreheadWednesday, July 7, 2010Bulls' fans worst fears may be realized this week as it appears the team will come up empty in their pursuit of any big name free agents. Lacking a “closer” within the organization to reel in the big fish, many are starting to point the finger at GM Gar Forman as the main reason why free agents are turning their backs to Chicago.Read MoreBlackhawks put heart and soul on open marketFriday, July 2, 2010Suitors line up after fire sale Just two weeks after winning the Stanley Cup, the Blackhawks have traded several key players to help ease the salary cap crunch they are facing heading into next season. The fire sale reached a new low when the team's heart and soul was put on the trading block.Read More Ramirez fires self as hitting coachWednesday, June 30, 2010Jaramillo's attempt to offer tips quickly rebuffedWith his batting average continuing to languish at a pathetic .173, Aramis Ramirez—who earlier in the season anointed himself his own hitting coach--finally fired himself before Tuesday night's game against Pittsburgh. Read More LeBron Watch: Free agent sweepstakes to be decided by Willy Wonka Golden TicketWednesday, June 30, 2010Riots break out around the country as promotion stirs a frenzyLooking to even the playing field and avoid any possible collusion scenarios, the NBA will officially award LeBron James to the team that finds a magic ticket in a candy bar. Commissioner David Stern personally placed a golden ticket inside of a Willy Wonka chocolate bar and wished good luck to fans in all NBA cities.Read More Kane virginity promise in doubt after startling picture surfacesThursday, June 24, 2010'To think a young, rich, famous, championship-winning pro athlete might be having non-marital sex with women he barely knows is just shocking'A photo of Patrick Kane and a woman in bed circulating the internet and published on Deadspin yesterday directly contradicts the virginity promise the young Blackhawks' star made in church when he was just 13.Read More Blackhawks to send ugliest player to Gay Pride ParadeWednesday, June 23, 2010Attendees long for Sharp, Toews or KaneThe Blackhawks Wednesday announced Brent Sopel would bring the Stanley Cup to the weekend's Gay Pride Parade in Chicago's Boystown neighborhood. Attendees were happy the NHL champions were acknowledging the city's gay population but disappointed they were sending its ugliest player to do so.Read MoreBears to join Big TenFriday, June 18, 2010Urlacher expresses ambivalence at moveAnother major change to the college football landscape: The Chicago Bears have announced that they'll join the Big Ten athletic conference in the summer of 2011. Read More Tribune invents new automaker in headline about Toyota signFriday, June 11, 2010'Toyoto' apparently a merger between Toyota and VolvoThe Tribune scored a massive scoop Friday when it announced to web site visitors that a new car company named Toyoto would be advertising inside Wrigley Field. The signage in question currently belongs to Toyota, but the Tribune found out the company was merging with Volvo to form "Toyoto."Read More Cubs get Toyota sign up just in time for White Sox seriesThursday, June 10, 2010'That was a close one!' says KenneyThe Cubs will have a new addition Friday when they take on the White Sox, but it won't be a much-needed clutch hitter or bullpen ace. Instead, thanks to a feverish installation Thursday, the back wall of Wrigley Field's left field bleachers now features the infamous Toyota sign that's been debated for months.Read MoreCubs ask if they can borrow Stanley Cup to use for Crosstown Cup as wellThursday, June 10, 2010Kenney: 'It would be nice to win the Stanley Cup'Following the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup championship win Wednesday night, the Cubs have asked the Hawks if they can borrow the Stanley Cup for use in lieu of the maligned and pointless BP Crosstown Cup when they battle the White Sox at Wrigley this weekend.Read More Stonemasons decide Cubs won't win Series until 2087Wednesday, June 9, 2010Custodian finds secret society's shocking notesThe predetermined season outcomes of the next 90 years of pro baseball were made public after a custodian found notes from an Ancient Society of the Stonemasons meeting in the basement of Goldman Sachs' corporate headquarters. Read More NHL bills Pronger for stolen pucksFriday, June 4, 2010Flyers defenseman forwards bill to ByfuglienEarlier this week, Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger made headlines by stealing the game puck after Blackhawks wins in games one and two of the Stanley Cup Finals. Hawks fans, players and hockey insiders were angered by the move, which Pronger has used to deflect attention from his team's early struggles in the championship round.Read More Mutton-chopped Toews lands Civil War movie roleFriday, June 4, 2010Also in talks to star as a young teenage version of WolverineAfter honing his acting chops in several local commercials with teammate Patrick Kane, Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews has landed a role in a Civil War film, largely thanks to his mutton chops playoff beard.Read More Blackhawks: 'We didn't want a sweep anyway'Thursday, June 3, 2010Finals now forced to come back to Chicago for at least Game 5Blackhawks fans were dejected as the puck dribbled through Antti Niemi's legs in overtime Wednesday night, giving the Philadelphia Flyers their first win of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Chicago coach Joel Quenneville and his team were secretly elated.Read More Niemi stops BP oil spill on off dayWednesday, June 2, 2010Obama praises goalie and his defensemenAfter a slew of failed BP attempts to stem the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the flow was finally cut off when President Obama called in Blackhawks star goalie Antti Niemi for the government-led "Blocker Save" measure on the team's day off from the Stanley Cup Finals. Read More Sam Fuld Fan Club becomes Tyler Colvin Fan ClubFriday, May 28, 2010Change only required altering one cardboard signAfter suffering some disappointment when their favorite young player didn't make the big league club out of Spring Training, the Sam Fuld Fan Club regrouped and latched onto another upstart—Tyler Colvin, the offensive hero of Thursday's 1-0 win over L.A. Read More Len Kasper loses his cool on-air, utters 'darnitall' during loss to DodgersThursday, May 27, 2010Cubs' poor showing, power outage at Wrigley prompt meltdownLamenting the game's outcome and 15-minute delay brought on by a power outage, Kasper unleashed a slew of "Darnitalls," "What the hecks?" and "Good griefs." WGN censors were not able to bleep out the profanity-laced outburst in time, subjecting millions of innocent children to Kasper's foul-mouthed rant.Read More Bulls offer jobs to members of LeBron's entourageWednesday, May 26, 2010Other teams make compelling offers to James' croniesThe rumors swirling around LeBron James' possible future as a Bull were stoked yesterday when the team reportedly offered four members of James' entourage "honorary positions" with the franchise.Read More Zambrano kicked out of simulated game for arguing balls and strikes with pitching coachMonday, May 24, 2010Rothschild loses patience with fiery sluggerCubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano threw a simulated game today to prepare for a possible return to the starting rotation following a short and ill-fated stint in the bullpen. The simulated game didn't go well, however, as the fiery Zambrano was ejected after just a few innings for arguing balls and strikes with pitching coach Larry Rothschild who was serving as umpire.Read More Sox wore new Sunday Zubaz uniforms yesterdayMonday, May 24, 2010Konerko: 'It's like playing in very unsexy pajamas'The White Sox jazzed up their Sunday home uniforms yesterday. Instead of alternate colors or throwback jerseys, players wore full Zubaz gear in their 13-0 loss to Florida. The new uniforms feature elastic bands, unsupportive crotches and outrageous stripes no woman has ever found attractive.Read More Paxson to Stern: Can we get that No. 1 pick again?Wednesday, May 19, 2010Bulls exec's pleading phone with NBA commish unearthedIn a shocking development leading up to yesterday's NBA lottery, Bulls VP of Basketball Operations John Paxson apparently tried to tamper with the draft order to get the top pick.Read More Quenneville's mustache grows playoff beardTuesday, May 18, 2010Coach's mustache already had the personality. Now it's got the beard.While Jonathan Toews' Wolverine-style sideburns grabbed the attention last season and Patrick Kane's mullet has turned plenty of heads this year, coach Joel Quenneville's usually meticulously trimmed mustache is sporting some new tresses. Read More Cubs selling Zambrano's contract on GrouponThursday, May 13, 2010Contract of highest paid setup man in baseball history being sold at half priceWhen the Cubs moved Carlos Zambrano to the bullpen last month, it highlighted the team's need to offload the three remaining seasons on the five-year $90 million contract the former ace signed in 2007.Read More Drunken Ricketts has first Cubs fan experienceThursday, May 13, 2010New owner passes out in bleachers after 9th Mai TaiA current radio ad campaign that speaks to "Cubs tradition" inspired new Cubs owner Tom Ricketts to experiment with the "way of life" of a Cubs fan as he passed out in the bleachers after his ninth Mai Tai during a recent game at Wrigley. Read More Rookie blames crazy Cubs fans for bad Wrigley debutMonday, May 10, 2010Piniella: 'Castro's Commies freaked the bejesus out of Starlin'A group of overeager Cubs fans identifying themselves as "Castro's Commies" dressed like Cuban dictator Fidel Castro to show their support for super-rookie Starlin of the same last name. Their team spirit was misguided as the 20-year-old Dominican native was startled by the presence of what he feared were Socialist rebels in the stands. A flustered Castro had three awful errors as the Cubs lost 4-2 to the Marlins Monday night.Read More
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