Chicago

The trash talking built during the waning moments of the Bears’ victory over the Seahawks, and has reached a worldwide crescendo in the hours since.

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.

First-year Seahawks coach Pete Carroll parachuted from a very successful tenure at USC last February right before the Trojans got hit with hefty NCAA sanctions for improper benefits received by star RB Reggie Bush during the 2004 season. Old habits have proven to die hard as Carroll this week attempted to pay RB Marshawn Lynch $10,000 as a reward for his outstanding play in the team's playoff win over the Saints last week.

"The only reason we won a World Series was to stick it in the face of Cubs fans forever," said GM Kenny Williams. "This year's SoxFest is going to be great."

Alfonso Soriano had only one request in preparation for this year’s annual Cubs Convention -- absolutely no mention of sliders. So it was only natural that panic and confusion set in when the slugger arrived at the Hilton Chicago to see the word "sliders" listed on the menu.

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts has resorted to street performances in an attempt to raise funds for Wrigley renovations.

20-year-old Cubs phenom Starlin Castro was caught trying to buy drinks at the Cubs Convention hotel bar with a fake ID from Delaware.