Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Pistons find out Gordon is only 5-foot-2

Following 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.

Contreras recalls rooming with Ty Cobb

When he's not giving up multiple runs in first few innings of a game like he did this weekend, Sox starting pitcher Jose Contreras, who turns 100 this year, is working on an autobiography that dozens of baseball fans are looking forward to reading.

Pistons honor ‘Red’ Kerr by giving away game to Bulls

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.

Tempers flair as Bulls punish Pistons

It would have been just another jawing session between two oversized egos. It would have fizzled out and everyone would have been just fine.

Pistons give Bulls sympathy win

Around the NBA, Pistons guard Carlos Delfino has always been known for his kindness. By frequently baking cookies for fellow players and offering a shoulder to cry on when their wives leave them for NFL players, Delfino has earned the nickname "El Hombre Apacible," or literally a man who is gentle with others.

Neifi Perez surprises himself, makes Tigers opening day roster

After receiving a daily dose of home cooking from manager Dusty Baker when he was with the Cubs, journeyman Neifi Perez got a taste of humble pie when he was shipped to Detroit at last year's trade deadline, batting a paltry .200 in 21 games with the Tigers.