League will allow Cutler to use new SackShield™ against Green Bay
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has approved the use of a revolutionary new device aimed at protecting Jay Cutler against blitzing defenders.
Cubs call up Clevenger, Dolis from Double-A to rot on bench with other rookies
As Quade continues to stick with his veteran underachievers day-in and day-out even with his team 30 games out of first, many of the team’s youngsters have permanently grown into the dugout bench.
Crane Kenney brings in Greek Orthodox priest to bless his job
Crane Kenney's stunt didn't work during the 2008 playoffs, but he's hoping his tactic will work now, having brought in a priest to the Cubs offices in the beginning of the season to help keep his job.
Flattened Cutler peeled off Superdome turf like giant decal
“I was cleaning the turf like normal, then I saw this big decal of a Bears player on the 40-yard line,” said Bob Benson, a Superdome staffer. “At first I thought it was one of those Fathead things. Then I heard a weak voice begging for help.”
Bears, Saints to retire Kreutz at halftime in New Orleans
In his 13-year career, Kreutz’s production had diminishe of late. “We feel this is the best way to honor him,” said Bears GM Jerry Angelo. “What better way to go out than forcibly and in front of the only two teams he's played for?”
Briggs confuses blind man while speaking in third person
Bears’ fan Martin Jenkins, blind since the age of three, has never struggled to communicate with anyone -- until he met Lance Briggs. Jenkins waited two hours to meet Briggs at a sporting goods store appearance by the Bears' star linebacker, and a reporter transcribed Jenkins’ interaction with Briggs.
Stern signs with Chinese league as NBA talks worsen; Scalabrine named new commissioner
"Today I announce with great pleasure and joy that I will be accepting the commissioner position at League of Professional Chinese Basketball Teams," said Stern. "Of course this means that I won't be in the States to help end the NBA lockout until the LOPCBT season ends in June."
