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News broke this week that Michael Jordan is suing grocery chains Jewel and Dominick's for using his likeness without his consent in ads congratulating him for his Hall of Fame induction this summer.

Great news: The Heckler's December issue has hit the streets. In addition to our award-winning unbelievable Chicago sports coverage, this month The Heckler names its first-ever Sportsman of the Year. Here's a hint: His nickname should be "Pick Six."

Former Cubs starting pitcher and Lou Piniella whipping boy Jason Marquis today official signaled the end of his career by signing a two-year contract with the Washington Nationals.

Cubs fans, players, GM Jim Hendry, and even Milton Bradley himself rejoiced Friday when the ill-tempered outfielder was traded to Seattle. The only person not celebrating was Bradley's longtime psychiatrist who feared the worst.

As the Cubs' slow off-season plods along, the biggest sports news on Chicago's North Side this winter has been the installation of a temporary skating rink in Wrigley Field's parking lot.

A slow MLB off-season heated up Monday, when the rich got richer, as the Phillies and Red Sox added stud pitchers to their staffs. The Cubs did nothing.

The Seattle Times is reporting today the Cubs have reached a deal with the Mariners that sends troubled outfielder Milton Bradley to Seattle in exchange for pitcher Carlos Silva. While Cubs fans will be quick to rejoice the departure of Bradley, Silva brings a new set of problems to Chicago: He's really bad at playing baseball.