Saturday, April 20, 2024

Contreras recalls rooming with Ty Cobb

When he's not giving up multiple runs in first few innings of a game like he did this weekend, Sox starting pitcher Jose Contreras, who turns 100 this year, is working on an autobiography that dozens of baseball fans are looking forward to reading.

Pistons find out Gordon is only 5-foot-2

Following a recent workout, the Pistons came to the shocking revelation that free agent signee Ben Gordon is really only 5-foot-2. The Pistons found out after measuring the former Bulls guard, who they signed to a five-year, $55 million deal this summer.

Gordon can’t wait to show former teammates all the new ‘defense’ he’s learned

When the Pistons come to the United Center for tonight's game, former Bulls guard Ben Gordon is excited to show his former team all the cool new skills he’s learned--namely, how to play defense.

League informs Hester it’s okay to juke punters

Devin Hester looked ready to break the NFL record for combined return TDs Sunday, but was tripped up by Lions punter Nick Harris. The league decided to take action after yet another near-perfect Hester return ended by a shoelace tackle by the opposing kicker or punter.

Cutler’s athleticism deemed ‘underrated’ for 18,267th time

After an eight-yard scramble against the Lions by Bears QB Jay Cutler last Sunday, the internet was abuzz with thousands of stories touting Cutler’s “underrated athleticism.”

Reasons other Midwest NFL cities aren’t being considered for Monday night’s Bears-Vikes game

As the Vikings scramble to prepare the University of Minnesota's undersized stadium for Monday night's game against the Bears, many football observers are wondering why the contest won't be held at one of the several other Midwestern NFL stadiums. Turns out each has a reason it can't host the game.

John Scott thinks Chelios still on Red Wings, tries to start brawl during ceremonial...

The Blackhawks and Red Wings squared off Friday night at the United Center in the latest clash between the two oldest rivals in the NHL. The Blackhawks were also celebrated Chris Chelios “Heritage Night,” with the former defensemen dropping the ceremonial pregame puck and all was going well until Hawks goon John Scott threw down the gloves at the sight of Chelios.