Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Retro Cover from 1969: Cubs not phased by Mets, black cat

To commemorate the Cubs' 100th year since a World Series title, The Heckler is taking a look back at some of its more memorable editions. So far we've given you 1908, 1916 and 1945.

Cubs Convention Update: Sosa holds his own fan convention to stick it to Cubs

In a petulant effort to stick it to the Cubs for their continued banishment, Sammy Sosa is now holding his own fan convention, hoping to steal fans and publicity away from his former franchise during their big weekend.

Wood to tell grandkids he played for Yanks his entire career, won four World...

“If anyone asks where my four championship rings are, I’ll just say they were lost in a fire," the Cubs hurler mused.

‘HarBowl II’ to be held in parents’ backyard next weekend

“None of my guys or Jim’s guys were ready to have our seasons end just yet.” said John. “But due to some NFL rules that only allow teams to play in the Super Bowl if they win their playoff games even if they're coached by a Harbaugh brother, we had to make some adjustments.”

Orioles to pipe in booing crowd noise all season long

In order to feel "more comfortable" while playing at an empty Camden Yards, the Baltimore Orioles today announced that they will pipe in artificial sounds of fans booing the home team throughout the shortened 60-game 2020 season.

Carmelo Anthony refuses to pass mic to Pope Francis on MSG floor

"Why would I be shocked?" said long-time season ticket holder Anthony Scapaldi."He wouldn't pass to Stoudemire, Hardaway or Lin either."

MLB owners meet with NCAA to learn how to convince their athletes to play...

“I think what’s best for everybody in this situation is if the owners keep all of the money and the players play for free,” said Yankees’ owner Hal Steinbrenner. “We want baseball to be played this year. The players want that, the fans want that and we want that. We are willing to do whatever it takes as long as it doesn’t involve making less money.”