Epstein trades himself back to Red Sox, pockets cash
As part of the deal, the much-heralded executive included a clause that the Cubs would send shortstop Starlin Castro to the Red Sox and be on the hook for Epstein’s 2012 salary as well as cash compensation for the deal, which would be paid to him.
Carl Weathers’ NFL Power Rankings — Week 7
Carl Weathers, master thespian and former Oakland Raider, watches every NFL game from his man cave to compile his weekly Power Rankings exclusively for Heckler readers. Despite playing in only 8 NFL games, Weathers was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980.
Clemens demands prosecutors replace all the steroids he flushed down toilet
A day after requesting that prosecutors pay his attorney fees associated with his recent mistrial, disgraced former pitcher Roger Clemens is now demanding that authorities also replace the cache of steroids he flushed down his toilet in case there were raids on his home.
K.C. Johnson pummeled by hockey beat writers after accidentally dropping gloves in press box
Territorial ire came to a head on Tuesday when Tribune basketball writer K.C. Johnson accidentally dropped his gloves in the chilly press box at the United Center and Chris Kuc seized the opportunity to pull Johnson’s sweater over his head and begin throwing right hooks.
Hawks-Ducks Game Thread — Hosted by Emilio Estevez
Has it really been 15 years since I guided the Ducks to glory against the snobbish varsity squad at Eden Hall Academy in D:3? I guess it has. And now the kids are all grown up and facing the Mighty Blackhawks.
Schwartz claims title as Sensei, tells Suh to ‘sweep the leg’
A deeper look inside Lions practice reveals a culture shift occurring in Detroit. Now, Schwartz can be found dressed in a black “Cobra Kai” Gi leading karate drills during warm-ups. The team barks in unison as Schwartz -- referred to as “Sensei” -- gives instruction.
Epstein resigns from Cubs after spending 10 minutes with David Kaplan
In a shocking turn of events Tuesday afternoon, Theo Epstein walked away from his job as new Cubs president and a five-year $20 million contract after spending just 10 minutes with David Kaplan, deeming the WGN-AM and Comcast Sportsnet host "the most obnoxious person" he's ever met.
