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Radio Brief: Chicago sports media working to correct recent underreporting of unfounded rumors Wednesday, Jul. 28, 2010 The Chicago sports world is very worried about the lack of wild speculation gripping the city. Read More Radio Brief: Sox admit they turned around season just to piss off Cubs fans Thursday, Jul. 22, 2010 Paul Konerko says the team's incredible turnaround was inspired by their enjoyment of messing with Cubs fans. Read More Radio Brief: Woman pissed recent run of decent play has made husband care about Cubs again Monday, July 12, 2010 A woman can't believe her husband has been fooled into thinking the Cubs still have a chance. Read More Radio Brief: Zambrano explodes in spectacular Fourth of July display Monday, Jul. 5, 2010 Some of the Independence Day fireworks seen in the Chicago sky were actually the Cubs pitcher once again blowing up. Read More Radio Brief: Cubs fan considers unprecedented switch to the Sox after Zambrano blowup Monday, Jun. 28, 2010 Zambrano's latest antics cause one North Side fan to contemplate what used to be unthinkable. Read More Radio Brief: Hendry makes another bad move, giving himself a 5-year extension Wednesday, Jun. 23, 2010 The Cubs GM continues his disappointing run by extending his disappointing run. Read More Radio Brief: Bandwagon jumpers promise to remain Hawks fans, unless Bulls sign LeBron Wednesday, Jun. 16, 2010 People throughout the Chicagoland area say they'll stick with their new love, unless LeBron comes to the Bulls and makes basketball interesting again. Read More Radio Brief: No longer distracted by Blackhawks, Cubs fan realizes team sucks Monday, Jun. 14, 2010 With the Stanley Cup playoffs over, a North Side fan pays attention to baseball for the first time only to discover the season is basically over. Read More  Radio Brief: Typo-laden Chicagosports.com misspells own URLWednesday, Jun. 2, 2010 The website known for its spelling mistakes makes a big one. Read More Radio Brief: Bulls begin wooing of LeBron by offering jobs to members of his entourage Tuesday, May 25, 2010 The Bulls are hoping they can make the decision to sign with them easier for the league MVP by putting his lackeys on their payroll. Read More  Video Report: First-ever UFC promotion at U.S. Cellular Field deemed successfulMonday, May 24, 2010 Fans beat each other up while fans cheer and security stays away Late last week, the White Sox held their first-ever joint promotion with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and allowed fans to duke it out in the stands while an angry mob of fans cheered, threw beers and even joined in. Read More Radio Brief: Cubs, Sox pin playoff hopes on petition to combine their win totals Wednesday, May 19, 2010 The two Chicago baseball teams realize their only shot at making it to the postseason this year is if they're allowed to pool their wins together. Read More Radio Brief: Piniella takes different approach to nonsensical post-game ramblings Thursday, May 13, 2010 The Cubs manager went about confusing reporters in a brand new way this week. Read More Radio Brief: Chicagosports.com visitor scammed by promise of cheap Viagra in blog comment section Thursday, May 6, 2010 A sports fan is tricked into giving his credit card info. Read More Radio Brief: Second major shake-up for Cubs as Piniella moves Rothschild behind the plate Wednesday, Apr. 28, 2010 The Cubs skipper is doing everything he can to help his struggling bullpen, first making Zambrano a reliever and now turning his pitching coach into a catcher so he'll have unlimited trips to the mound. Read More Radio Brief: Now on ESPN, Schilling still doesn't realize everyone thinks he's a jag-off Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2010 The newest baseball analyst on ESPN is under the false impression that people actually will value his opinions. Read More Radio Brief: Chicagoland women wishing they had taken advantage of their husband's attention before losing it to baseball Thursday, Apr. 15, 2010 Husbands once again checking out emotionally for the next six months. Read More Radio Brief: Hawks slumping purposely in attempt to avoid Red Wings in playoffs Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2010 The Blackhawks are hoping to avoid facing Detroit in the first round of the NHL playoffs, even if it means losing now to do so. Read More Radio Brief: Like Bradley, Kevin Gregg claims he was victim of Cubs fan prejudice Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2010 The Cubs former closer says North Side fans also have hatred of dorky-goggled white men. Read More Radio Brief: Disgruntled Bears fan bashes big free agent signings, says Angelo still a moron Monday, Mar. 8, 2010 A pessimistic Bears fan thinks the team's free agent spending spree was a waste of money. Read More Radio Brief: Only Bulls fan who still cares about this season upset over losing streak Friday, Mar. 5, 2010 Every other fan has moved on, looking forward to free agent signings. Read More Radio Brief: Angelo discusses the draft, mistakenly thinking people still value his opinions Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2010 Steve Rosenbloom sets eye-rolling world record listening to the Bears GM share his "expertise." Read More Radio Brief: Piniella's in-game naps to be less comfortable after agreeing to remove mattress from dugout Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010 The Cubs coach will be forced to sleep right on the dugout bench. Read More Radio Brief: La Russa, McGwire seen together on Valentine's Day date Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 The Cardinals manager was spotted canoodling with his hitting coach at a local restaurant on Sunday. Read More Radio Brief: Martz's pass happy offense already getting Cutler sacked Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 Still seven months before the 2010 NFL season begins, but the sacks are already starting. Read More Radio Brief: Potential candidates keep bowing out as Lovie's search for a landscaping company continues Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010 While he may have finally found a coordinator willing to work for him, the Bears coach is still getting turned down by potential lawn care companies for his home. Read More Radio Brief: Forte surgery just one of many for Bears, including Angelo's dumbass-ectomy Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 The Bears admit to a rash of procedures undergone by players, coaches and front office staff. Read More Radio Brief: Fuld drunkenly predicts five straight World Series titles at Cubs Convention Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 Perception of the Cubs outfielder as an unpretentious, regular kind of guy not prone to crazy pronouncements makes fans believe his prediction. Read More Radio Brief: Bears brass misuse words qualified, results, and many, many others at recent press conference Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 Officials from Webster's are needed to clear up mass confusion. Read More Radio Brief: Carlos Silva arrested after food rage incident Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010 The new Cubs pitcher goes crazy after getting denied Burger King breakfast because they had stopped serving it for the day. Read More Radio Brief: Bulls considering Lovie to replace equally inept Del Negro Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 Looking once again for incompetence in their coaching search, the Bulls might hire Lovie Smith if he becomes available. Read More Radio Brief: Lovie to spend Christmas with only sportswriter who thinks he shouldn't be fired Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 The Tribune's Dan Pompei claims his invite to the Smith household for the holidays is unrelated to his constant defense of the Bears head coach. Read More Radio Brief: Circus run at UC extended with Bulls playing role of clowns Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009 While Ringling Bros. has left the United Center, the circus lives on with the Bulls playing like a bunch of clowns. Read More Radio Brief: Cubs spurn Mesa and Naples, announce Spring Training move to Schaumburg Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 The Cubs figure out a way to maximize their profits from moving their Spring Training facilities. Read More Radio Brief: Hendry spending offseason office hours sleeping, eating nachos Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 For the first ever, the Cubs GM is reprimanded by the team's owner for loafing through the offseason. Read More Radio Brief: Madden unretires to call Thanksgiving game, stuff new animals into turkey Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 The former broadcaster has improved upon his original Turducken by adding new kinds of meat. Read More Radio Brief: Lovie confident Bears can go 6-10, still make playoffs Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009 The Bears coach continues to believe he has a playoff bound team no matter how bad their season goes. Read More Radio Brief: Website with countdown to important Chicago sports events having trouble coming up with them Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 With big moments scarce, Chicagosports.com is forced to use its new countdown feature for more mediocre ones. Read More Radio Brief: Reinsdorf doesn't understand how Ricketts can love the team he owns Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 The White Sox owner feels animosity towards team and its fans is the right way to go. Read More Radio Brief: Steve Rosenbloom to only use absolutes when writing about the Bears Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 The sportswriter will see things entirely in black and white when it comes to the Bears this season. Read More  Wade's last stand?Thursday, October 08, 2009 The Heckler cartoon by Rick Atkinson Is this the last stand for the Cowboys coach? Read More Screamin' Johnny Blaze suggests some new careers for Milton Bradley where his persecution complex and general craziness might be assets Friday, Sep. 25, 2009 If another rocky year and his recent suspension means Bradley's run out of second chances in baseball, The Heckler's sports talk guy has a couple ideas of new professions where he can utilize his true skills. Read More Radio Brief: With Cubs out of contention, local fan spending more time annoying his wife Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2009 A Cubs fan has a lot more free time now that he's stopped watching baseball, and his wife has realized she's not too happy about it. Read More Radio Brief: WGN cuts rest of baseball season from schedule in favor of more compelling live feed from Cutler Cam Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2009 Acknowledging fans' disinterest in watching more bad baseball, Chicago's two main MLB broadcasters are changing around their program schedules. Read More Season kickoff + Bears/Packers + possible Super Bowl contention brings Screamin' Johnny Blaze's excitement level to dangerous heights Friday, Sep. 11, 2009 The Heckler's sports talk guy just can't wait for Sunday night. Read More Radio Brief: Fan gets realistic about Bears season, changes total win prediction from 19 to 18 Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2009 A local Bears fan realizes he may have been a bit too enthusiastic when predicting an undefeated through the playoffs season. Read More Radio Brief: After Sox final game there, drunken Hawk tries to demolish Metrodome with sledgehammer Thursday, Sep. 3, 2009 White Sox announcer follows night of drinking with arrest for saying goodbye to the Twins stadium in his own way. Read More Radio Brief: Piniella claimed on waivers by Cardinals minor league team Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2009 The Cardinals think their rival's manager is definitely good enough to lead their double-A team. Read More Screamin' Johnny Blaze gets his voice back just in time to yell about how bad the Cubs and Sox suck Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 Screamin' Johnny Blaze voices his displeasure, loudly, for the way this baseball season is going. Read More Radio Brief: Sportswriter Steve Rosenbloom runs out of things to complain about in the sports world Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009 Blogs on Chicagosports.com will be rants focusing on his own daily life after exhausting sports-related topics. Read More Radio Brief: Brenly unjustly criticizes man who plans to give foul ball to a kid, only later Monday, Aug. 24, 2009 A fan who keeps a foul ball draws the ire of the Cubs broadcaster, who is unaware the man is going to give it to his nephew. Read More Radio Brief: Signing with Eagles puts spotlight on what Vick did to actual eagles Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009 In the process of working his way down to the torture of bugs, Michael Vick may have made a stop at eagle. Read More Radio Brief: Shots of blondes on WGN fan cam decreases due to cameraman's jealous girlfriend Monday, Aug. 17, 2009 Girlfriend forces cameraman to focus more on brunettes. Read More Radio Brief: Chicagosports.com posts 100th straight story with at least three typos in it Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009 The Tribune's sports website breaks The Heckler's record of 99. Read More Radio Brief: Lovie's hiring of his own son is not nepotism, says Lovie Monday, Aug. 10, 2009 The Bears coach is hiring his family members but still denying nepotism. Read More Radio Brief: Vasher makes painful discovery that Cutler throws just a tad bit harder than Orton Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 Bears DBs realize they can no longer spend training camp trying to knock down their quarterback's passes with their face. Read More Radio Brief: Brenly to stop making fun of Santo's toupee after deciding it's time to get one for himself Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 The Cubs TV analyst has asked Ron Santo for hairpiece advice. Read More Radio Brief: Cubs organist to play "Benny Hill" theme song during every ball hit to Soriano Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009 Soriano's madcap misadventures in the outfield have inspired organist Gary Pressy. Read More Radio Brief: Knowing they'd never hear the end of it, baseball world is ecstatic Pierzynski did not catch perfect game Monday, Jul. 27, 2009 Boasting of the Sox catcher would have been unbearable if he had been behind the plate for Buehrle's perfect game. Read More Radio Brief: Anticipating a hot streak to rival his current slump, Cubs extend Soriano for 8 more years Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009 Jim Hendry figures Soriano's streakiness will pay off with a nice, long hot run. Read More Radio Brief: Price tag on Halladay forces Sox to pursue cheaper, crappier starter Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009 Ken Williams will settle on trying to add Adam Eaton to his pitching staff. Read More Radio Brief: All Star Game ratings beaten by just about everything Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2009 Showcase for baseball's stars is again beaten by America's Funniest Home Videos among others. Read More Radio Brief: Cutler decides he doesn't need Ron Turner, will call his own plays Monday, Jul. 13, 2009 The new Bears quarterback figures there's no way he'll be benched considering who his backups are. Read More On Deck Radio Report: To woo Olympic Committee, Daley will turn to trademark tactic of bribery and other predictions Monday, July 6, 2009 This week's predictions: Chicago's mayor will use an old ploy to win the 2016 games, the Cardinals will come to town and bring their hick fans along, and Mark DeRosa will actually be booed at Wrigley. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Hilarious clip of Jay Cutler calling Devin Hester a No. 1 wide receiver will become a YouTube hit and other predictions Monday, June 29, 2009 This week's predictions: viewers will love video of Bears QB's absurd statement, a mayoral bet will be placed on the Cubs/Brewers series, and the Cubs broadcasters will ask for a little extra. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Comerica crowd will be completely pro-Tigers with Cubs fans too afraid to travel to Detroit and other predictions Monday, Jun. 22, 2009 This week's predictions: the Cubs will not be able to draw their usual large road crowd in Detroit, Tiger Woods will set another PGA record, and Derrick Rose will switch to a sport where his recently announced transgressions are no big deal. Read More Screamin' Johnny Blaze loves the Crosstown Classic but thinks we should trick MLB into giving both the Cubs and Sox a win in each game Tuesday, Jun. 16, 2009 The Heckler's sports talk radio host talks Cubs vs. Sox. Read More On Deck Radio Report: At Wrigleyville restaurants during Crosstown Classic, Sox fans will encounter something new - napkins - and other predictions Monday, Jun. 15, 2009 This week's predictions: Sox fans will be amazed by the new things they find at North Side eateries, the Cubs and Sox respective hotheads will cause a postponement, Jay Cutler will show he's a true leader of men on bar crawls, and Geovany Soto will sustain an injury. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Rain delay for Cubs in Houston will be caused by Berkman Twinkie-eating contest and other predictions Monday, Jun. 8, 2009 This week's predictions: a food contest will prevent an Astros employee from closing the stadium roof, auto shops will hope for big business with Joe Crede in town, and Nathan Vasher will continue to excel but not on the field. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Wind from Josh Fields' swings and misses will power entire city and other predictions Monday, Jun 1, 2009 This week's predictions: the Sox third baseman will show he should work for the power company, Len Kasper's notorious temper will keep him from covering a Cubs series, and Ron Turner will improve on his mastery of the short pass. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Taking advice from drunk fan in stands, Piniella will release Kevin Gregg and other predictions Monday, May 25, 2009 This week's predictions: Patrick Kane will mistakenly think he's all grown up, things yelled by spectators will start to make sense to the Cubs skipper, and a softball player will set a Ripken-like record. Read More A Public Service Announcement from Screamin' Johnny Blaze: Don't go to Detroit Thursday, May 21, 2009 The Heckler's sports talk radio host describes his recent visit to Detroit and why you should never go. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Most Blackhawks fans flocking to Michigan for Game 2 will be swallowed up by the horrors of Detroit and other predictions Monday, May 18, 2009 This week's predictions: Blackhawks fans will go to Detroit but never make it to the game, Milton Bradley's paradoxical temperment will be explained, and WGN cameramen will be given a new rule. Read More Radio Brief: Cubs relievers read rulebook, learn it's not requirement to put first batter on base Tuesday, May 12, 2009 Cubs coaches find out their relief pitchers are not only bad but also not very smart. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Bears will add veteran receiver they've been looking for when Conway comes out of retirement and other predictions Monday, May 11, 2009 This week's predictions: a Cubs promotion will cause an uproar, the Bears will find this year's non-factor to play receiver, and an ESPN anchor will be involved in a hairstyle related firing. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Emilio Estevez will make triumphant return to coach Ducks in middle of playoff series and other predictions Monday, May 4, 2009 This week's predictions: Cubs will skirt alcohol laws to pump revenue on Cinco de Mayo, Anaheim's hockey team will return to its original coach, and a softball team will give itself an unoriginal name. Read More Screamin' Johnny Blaze labels Thursday's Bulls game the greatest NBA game ever Friday, May 1, 2009 Screamin' Johnny Blaze was at Game 6 at the United Center and ranks it among his top five days of all time. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Cutler and Orton will show off their true talents by competing in a drink-off and other predictions Monday, Apr. 27, 2009 This week's predictions: Brenly will need medical treatment on a trip back to Arizona, the Bears former and current QBs compete in a venue even more fitting for them than a football field, and Fukudome will spin himself into the stands. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Despite being nonsensical, Hawk Harrelson's latest catch phrase will get him in trouble and other predictions Monday, Apr. 20, 2009 This week's predictions: the Cubs will pay more attention to a non-baseball sport, the Sox announcer will go from folksy to offensive, and Lovie will get in trouble for using an old catch phrase. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Patrick Kane will get all his homework done early to concentrate on playoffs and other predictions Monday, Apr. 13, 2009 This week's predictions: the Blackhawks young star will show how adept he is at balancing an NHL career and high school, the Cubs young double play combo will get in a fight, and the Sox will give their fans the chance to do something they all want to do. Read More Radio Brief: Chicago managers attempt to end media barrage by agreeing to stop using leadoff hitters entirely Friday, Apr. 10, 2009 Cubs and White Sox skippers are sick of answering questions about the leadoff spot and doing something about it. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Bradley will last two games before umpire incident gets him suspended for year and other predictions Monday, Apr. 6, 2009 This week's predictions: the new Cubs outfielder will surprise many by making it through their whole first game without a blowup, the new Bears QB will find the mere act of becoming a Bear has diminished his skills, and baseball officials will find attendance down but not blame themselves. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Cub fan will have fun at Next Year Day Party despite getting in fight with Woo-Woo and other predictions Monday, Mar. 30, 2009 This week's predictions: Lovie will continue to hold no one accountable, a Cubs fan will duke it out with a superfan, and the Bulls making the playoffs will not sit well with the NBA. Read More Radio Brief: Lilly mistakenly thinks playing for U.S. national team means he's one of the league's top pitchers Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2009 Cubs pitcher doesn't realize he was just one of few U.S. born pitchers willing to play in the WBC. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Zambrano will again have dehydration problems due to lack of fluid intake since last season and other predictions Monday, Mar. 16, 2009 This week's predictions: Paul Bako will make team but not in a playing role, the Cubs ace will need to start hydrating himself again, and the Bears GM will do the same work as anyone who is not the Bears GM. Read More Screamin' Johnny Blaze explains why the World Baseball Classic is so important he's ready to send other people to war over it Friday, Mar. 13, 2009 Screamin' Johnny Blaze thinks the WBC is the most important event, sports-related or otherwise, in a long time. Read More  Heckler Comic: As Tiger returns, Obama suggests ways to fix the gameMonday, March 2, 2009 Woods to give his strokes to other players Obama aims to fix golf Read More Radio Brief: Cubs make up for playoff debacle by beating Dodgers in Spring opener Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 The Cubs get some completely satisfying revenge on the Dodgers. Read More  The final very important video from Joe Malonecki about Spring Training 2009Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 Send this sad sack to Mesa, would ya? In his third and final appeal for help, The Heckler's South Side reporter Joe Malonecki tells of his only other attempt to get out of state. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Aramis Ramirez will officially become slowest Cub after losing race to Lou and other predictions Monday, February 23, 2009 This week's predictions: the Cubs third baseman will again demonstrate his laziness, Jerry Reinsdorf will find no takers in an attempt to sell the Bulls, and Brian Urlacher's unfortunate continued aging will make Jerry Angelo unhappy. Read More Radio Brief: Sox new Spring stadium expecting huge crowds, except when Sox are playing Wednesday, February 17, 2009 At least one resident of the Camelback Ranch will bring in the fans. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Cubs new owner will prove he's a Cubs fan with Cub fan-like behavior Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 This week's predictions: Rickett's will show he's just your average Cubs fan, Paul Bako will put on a display of his lack of hitting ability, and Angelo will worry about more important things than the draft. Read More Screamin' Johnny Blaze professes his love for crazy fans and hatred for Valentine's Day in a special Valentine's rant Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 Screamin' Johnny Blaze talks about something he loves even though he hates being forced to love things on Valentine's Day. Read More Radio Brief: Paxson considering stepping down to spend more time with players he loves Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 The Bulls GM is tired of being stuck in his office, away from the people he loves, Bulls players. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Ronnie Woo-Woo's wish to be out of the spotlight will prove difficult to fulfill and other predictions Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 This week's predictions: Bulls players will find their interests wandering to activities off the court, the Cubs "mascot" will try for normalcy, and Lovie will spend Valentine's Day with someone very special to him. Read More Screamin' Johnny Blaze is excited about the talk of hope and change by the new Ricketts' administration Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 The choice of an actual Cubs fan to own the Cubs makes Screamin' Johnny Blaze proud to be an American. Read More  A Very Important Video from The Heckler: Send Joe Malonecki to Spring TrainingThursday, Feb. 5, 2009 The Heckler's South Side reporter needs your help The Heckler's South Side reporter Joe Malonecki really wants to go to Spring Training with The Heckler this year, but he needs your help. Make a contribution to The Joe Malonecki Fund. There are six ways to contribute, from the Ozzie Plan ($250) to the Brian Anderson Plan ($5). You get all sorts of cool stuff with your contribution. Read More Radio Brief: Cubs renew waste disposal contract with Orioles Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009 The Northsiders will continue to utilize Baltimore's services in removing garbage. Read More On Deck Radio Report: Ricketts will question decision to buy Cubs after learning of Pie trade and other predictions Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 This week's predictions: Ozzie will be honored for his use of language, the Cubs new owner will get a few surprises, and the Bulls will continue to be mediocre much to everyone's surprise. Read More Screamin' Johnny Blaze talks about his disdain for hotels, spicy mustard and both Super Bowl teams in this Super preview Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 He might not have a press pass, but that won't stop Screamin' Johnny Blaze from shouting his opinions about the Super Bowl. Read More |
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