Lions torch Bears defense for TD
The trash-talking Detroit Lions didn't exactly back up their words Sunday afternoon versus the Bears, but they did manage one impressive drive, the first of its kind against the Bears defense this season. It resulted in Jon Kitna's one-yard TD scamper that cut the Bears lead to 17 points. Chicago held on to the lead however, winning 34-7 at Soldier Field.
Cubs win two games
Despite winning two games this weekend, things went from god-awful to laughably distressing for the Cubs, who have had a year full of bad luck and injuries.
Cubs shut out at home
If trends set in Wednesday night's Cubs-Dodgers game continue, then Angel Guzman—winless in 10 starts for the North Siders—will have a great season once he is on another team.
Bears defense takes the rest of the week off
With the Detroit Lions looming, Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera decided to give his defense the week off. Rivera doesn't seem worried about the Lions offense, which scored a total of 6 points in their week one loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
A-Ram wins game for Cubs
Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez connected for a three-run homer in the seventh inning of Thursday’s Cubs-Dodgers game as his team won by a score of 6-5. Upon hitting the home run, Ramirez pointed his finger to the sky in triumph.
300-pound Kerry Wood kicked out of local Old Country Buffet
Since he went on the disabled list in mid-June, Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood has been trying to stay out of the public eye. That low profile came to an abrupt end last weekend, however, when Wood, who has ballooned to nearly 300 pounds, was kicked out of a suburban Old Country Buffet.
Cubs beat Dodgers despite six errors
The Cubs committed six errors in their 11 inning 9-8 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers of Los Angeles on Tuesday. Freddy Bynum was responsible for three of the miscues, officially proving he belongs on the team.
