Sunday, June 29, 2025

Top 11 complaints about new Cubs Spring Training park

After spending approximately eight hours at the Cubs' new spring training facility Friday, the editors of The Heckler have logged a long list of complaints and necessary improvements at the stadium. Here are the top 11.

Crawford gets game misconduct after calling ‘dibs’ on snowy net vs. Pens

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford received a game misconduct for placing two lawn chairs and a garbage can in front of the net during Saturday night's NHL Stadium Series game at Soldier Field.

LeBron’s broken nose has double-double in return to court

LeBron James’ broken nose had a double-double with 13 points and 10 assists in its return to the court in the Heat’s 123-98 win against the Knicks in Miami. LeBron’s nose was broken in a game against the Thunder last week.

New Cubs spring training park to be demolished after minor design flaw discovered

The Cubs reluctantly admitted Wednesday that a minor design flaw will force them to demolish their new $84 million Spring Training facility before even one game was played there. "Due to the position of home...

Metrodome receives ‘major upgrade’ from large amount of dynamite

The former home of the Vikings received a much needed enhancement Sunday when parts of it were blown up to start its demolition, which will be completed later this year.

Yankees surpass India, Italy and Russia to become world’s 8th largest economy

Team management is said to be thrilled to now have exceeded the payroll of the Dodgers, who last year surpassed the economies of Mexico, Spain and Australia for the 12th spot on the list of countries ranked by GDP.

Cubs to take up hockey in 2018 Olympics

“I see where the Cubs are going with this,” International Olympics Committee Chairman Marcus Lantham said upon reviewing the Cubs application. “No one can lose in ways so devastating to their fans and at exactly the worst of moments as the Cubs can.”