Saturday, May 18, 2024

Ex-Bear Tom Waddle sounds off

As TV Bears analyst and former wide receiver Tom Waddle prepared to cover tonight's preseason opener at San Francisco, he couldn't believe his eyes when he looked at the depth chart.

Cubs lose on purpose

Wednesday Cubs manager Dusty Baker insisted his team was still in the postseason hunt and that they'd continue to believe so until mathematically eliminated.

Benson, Jones injuries open door for unknown rookie

Injuries to running backs Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson will give Bears fans a good look at an unfamiliar face this preseason. Undrafted rookie running back P.J. Pope is expected to get the majority of the carries in the preseason opener Friday against the San Francisco 49ers.

Zambrano slipping as Cubs lose to Brewers

Before Wednesday's 6-3 loss, Cubs manager Dusty Baker claimed the team can still make the playoffs. Most people within earshot assumed Dusty meant their opponents, the Milwaukee Brewers, but the Cubs skipper pressed on to say the North Siders still have a chance.

White Sox get lift from Konerko’s home-run heroics

The Chicago White Sox were playing like it was June all over again in last night's dramatic opener against the New York Yankees. The South Siders rallied to beat the Bronx Bombers 6-5 in an 11-inning struggle in which neither team ever led by more than two runs.

Pat Hughes describes trash thrown on field for listeners at home

After another disastrous eight-run inning at Wrigley Field, beloved Cubs radio play-by-play announcer Pat Hughes described the trash thrown onto the field by disgruntled bleacher bums with his usual panache and flair for the dramatic.