Chicago sports fans experience great disturbance in the force
Just as suddenly as the Super Fans finished counting Mini-Ditkas and fell asleep, five million sports fans in the greater Chicago area awoke suddenly to a great disturbance in the Force. It was as if two life forces had been simultaneously snuffed out by the dark side.
NHL informs Hawks they’re not required to turn over puck in own zone
"We got a call from the guys in the war room in Toronto, expressing concern that perhaps Chicago defensemen were under the illusion they weren't allowed to skate or pass the puck out of the zone," said an NHL spokesperson.
Cubs players confused by manager with actual personality
New Cubs skipper Joe Maddon brings with him a winning resume, but it's his ability to carry on normal -- and even interesting -- conversations that has some players on the team truly flustered.
Thibodeau to limit Butler to 47 minutes a game
Citing a long season and the desire to keep one of his marquee players healthy for the playoffs, Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau stated that he would be placing All-Star guard Jimmy Butler on...
Penguin goalie’s jockstrap found in Calumet City
Police found the jockstrap of Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury in a Calumet City alley after the garment went missing following a series of dekes by the Hawks’ Patrick Kane before scoring a goal in an overtime shootout win.
Hickory’s Norman Dale replaces Thibodeau as Bulls coach
“Of course, we’ll use the picket fence, although I’m a little concerned about Derrick Rose running the team,” Dale said. “He’s no Jimmy Chitwood.”
A-Rod traded to Jackie Robinson West for illegally-recruited, out-of-district player to be named later
As for the former Yankee great, he couldn’t be happier. After all, with the post-season ban in place on Jackie Robinson West, there’s no pressure on A-Rod to perform whatsoever, and that’s typically when he does best, in meaningless exhibition and regular season games.
