Sunday, September 21, 2025

Hendry outbids himself again for player no other team wanted

"The fifth time has got to be a charm," said the Cubs GM. "In Marlon Byrd, I'm very confident we've found the goose who lays the golden eggs."

Sportsman of the Year Runners Up

The Heckler's first-ever Sportsman of the Year could have gone to any of the five finalists, but in the end, Jay "Pick 6" Cutler got the nod. Here's what nominators had to say about the four runners up.

Del Negro refuses to answer any Christmas Eve phone calls

Fears Skiles-esque firing

During a postgame press conference after the Bulls blew a 35-point lead against the Kings this week, a reporter asked head coach Vinny Del Negro what his plans will be for the Christmas holiday. A visibly shaken Del Negro shrugged.

Kane, Keith, Toews mistaken for orphans in wacky caroling mishap

Reports of three "shaggy-haired boys" who'd escaped a local orphanage recently led cops to a trio of newly-rich Blackhawks attempting to spread some holiday cheer.

The Heckler’s 2009 Sportsman of the Year: Jay ‘Pick 6’ Cutler

As 2009 mercifully comes to an end, we reflect back on the highs and mostly lows of the year in Chicago sports.

Robbie Gould changes name to ‘Mistletoe’ in time for the holidays

Robbie Gould, the Bears' most consistent offensive player this year, has announced he is making an adjustment that he believes will go over well with fans and teammates alike.

Late game: Bulls finish too early for deadline, but they surely couldn’t have blown...

Monday night's Bulls-Kings game finished past The Heckler's deadline, but we're almost positive the Bulls pulled this one out.