NFL institutes $1,000 fine for TV viewers who replay hard tackles on their DVR
Citing the need to make the sport safer for its players, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has announced a controversial new step in the fight against the “culture of violence and tackle porn” afflicting pro football.
Radio Brief: NFL informs Bears they are in fact allowed to convert third downs
Lovie Smith is shocked to learn there are no rules preventing his team from converting a third down.
Quade named Cubs interim manager for two more years
The Cubs today signed Mike Quade to a two-year contract to extend his stint as interim manager. Included in the deal is a club option for a third season.
Girardi saddened by missed Cubs opportunity, will have to continue being a winner instead
With his current team battling in the ALCS, Yankees manager Joe Girardi took a moment to reflect on what could have been, had Mike Quade not stolen his coveted position as manager of the Cubs.
Sandberg and Quade to meet in MMA bout to determine next Cubs manager
The Cubs today announced they would decide their next manager based the results of a mixed-martial arts bout between Ryne Sandberg and Mike Quade, the two favorites to land the job.
Cutler institutes 20-step drop to buy more time in his return
When Jay Cutler returns to the field Sunday he'll be using a rare 20-step drop he hopes will enable him to last the entire game without getting his brains bashed in.
Blackhawks player cut due to relationship with local female sportscaster
The already-depleted Blackhawks now need to replace defenseman Nick Boynton who was cut today for reportedly dating a female Comcast SportsNet reporter.
