Cubs pitchers report to camp, battle for use of training room remote control
Cubs pitchers and catchers reported to Mesa Wednesday, attempting to get in shape for the grueling MLB season. While the pitching staff will use spring training to jockey for spots in the starting rotation, define roles in the bullpen, and get accustomed to a new manager, one battle has already begun--the quest for possession of the coveted remote control of the training room television.
Refs stick it to Bulls in loss to Raptors
Bulls coach Scott Skiles had choice words for officials Tony Brothers, Greg Willard and Jason Phillips after last night's 112-111 loss to the Raptors.
Masur’s departure leaves critical void during Pat Hughes’ 8th inning bathroom breaks
WGN radio's Andy Masur--who's spent the last five years covering for Cubs play-by-play man Pat Hughes' late-game, half-inning breaks--is leaving the station for greener pastures in San Diego, where he will work Padres' radio broadcasts.
Blackhawks add goon to their roster
Hoping to spur fan attendance and in-stadium beer sales, the Blackhawks have signed 7-foot goon Charlie "Nutcracker" McGillicuddy to a four-year contract.
Piniella gets in touch with his inner self
Last October, new Cubs manager Lou Piniella was a broken man.
Another weekend split for Blackhawks
The Blackhawks are trying to string together wins for a last ditch playoff run. They came up short Friday night in Edmonton and lost to the Oilers 2-1. They were able to notch another victory Sunday afternoon beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4.
A tale of two teams: Bulls split weekend games
The Bulls were left befuddled after a split weekend set showcasing two vastly different Chicago teams. One is a team of scrappers, clawing their way to big wins against top teams. The other fails to finish and they just plain suck. It is the reoccurring theme of the first half, leaving the Bulls and fans alike wondering: Which team will show up most after the All-Star Break?
