Northwestern’s bid to add ‘speed chemistry’ as Big Ten sport denied for 17th straight...
“First off, the travel schedule would be killer,” said Delaney. “The speed chemistry season would inevitably create conflict with science fair season, which is immediately followed by the National Star Trek Convention and the World of Warcraft Festival. These kids wouldn’t give that up.”
Carcillo starts book club
“I’ve been reading since I was at least fifteen,” said Carcillo. “There are definitely some classics I’d like to share with the world. And then dispute.”
Cubs fans who don’t want to be depressed by Castro news encouraged to look...
Cubs fans who don't want to be completely depressed about sexual assault allegations against Starlin Castro have been encouraged by the team to do nothing but look at pictures of puppies on the Internet all day.
Miami columnist warns Miami to prepare for Hurricane Carlos
When the trade of Carlos Zambrano from the Cubs to the Miami Marlins was announced on Wednesday, passions flared from fan to foe to media. One particular Miami columnist, however, went on a tirade for the ages that sent many local readers into a panic.
Cutler gives thumbs up to Martz resignation, tears ligaments in thumb
When asked by a reporter what he thought about the resignation of Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz, Jay Cutler gave an enthusiastic thumbs up. Unfortunately for Cutler, it was the same thumbs he broke six weeks ago and the sudden movement tore numerous ligaments. Cutler now faces an additional six to eight weeks of rehab. Experts immediately began questioning Cutler's toughness after yet another injury struck the young star.
The whining pays off: Bears hire Steve Rosenbloom to clean house
"First I fire everybody. Lovie ... Jerry ... Martz ... that guy who massages the players when they get hurt. I just clean house," said Rosenbloom. "Then I go around Halas Hall repeating the phrase 'Hel-LO' until the team goes 14-2."
To save money, Mets will use just two outfielders at a time next season
"I love the move and think it will save our owners, the Wilpons, a significant amount of money, which they need for the settlement from the Madoff fiasco," manager Terry Collins said Saturday. "Of course we won't be very good record-wise but that's not my problem. I'm just here to put on a happy face."
