Untelevised Recap IV: Scoring-challenged Hawks lose third straight
The Blackhawks lost again Wednesday night as the Vancouver Canucks blanked the home team 5-0.
NBA Preview: Toronto Raptors
Why They Might Be Good: They have lots and lots of tall people under contract, including long-necked All-Star Chris Bosh. Granted, the majority of these pituitary cases—e.g., 7-foot first overall pick Andrea Bargnani and 6' 10" Uros Skolar—haven't played against NBA competition. Or NCAA competition. Or high school competition. Or sixth-grade intramural competition.
Local man decides to mail something after watching World Series
Many World Series viewers find in-game sponsorships annoying. Pete Francisca used to be one of those viewers—until a random U.S. Postal Service logo appeared during Thursday night's broadcast. He was convinced to start mailing stuff.
Wirtz demands 15% of panhandler’s take outside United Center
If Blackhawks owner Bill Wirtz has his way, Amos Hughes, a homeless man who can usually be seen outside the United Center begging for spare change, will have to find a new territory. Citing lower advertising revenue and decreased attendance in recent years, Wirtz has begun to extend his reach outside the United Center.
Peyton Manning films two more commercials during that last timeout
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was able to film two commercials during that last time out, according to sources close to the star quarterback.
Hawks lose two straight, Havlat out 2-3 weeks
Twice in two nights the Chicago Blackhawks blew a lead and were unable to recover, dropping Friday's game 5-4 to the Dallas Stars after entering the third period up 3-1, then falling to the visiting St. Louis Blues 4-3 Saturday night after going up 2-0 early in the contest.
Relationships stronger thanks to Bears’ bye
When the Bears 2006 season schedule was released, Bears fans took note of their dates with Green Bay, Minnesota and the Week 7 bye. The emphasis on the division foes was understandable, but why the bye week?
