Lieber returns to Cubs as Hendry attempts to recreate 1999
The Cubs came to terms Wednesday with 37-year-old pitcher Jon Lieber on a one-year, $3.5 million deal plus incentives. Lieber--who pitched for the North Siders from 1999 to 2001 and is the last Cub to win 20-games--is penciled in as the team's fifth starter heading into Spring Training.
Blackhawks beat up on Blues
The Blackhawks have a two-game win streak going after beating the St. Louis Blues Wednesday night 6-1. The team needs to put a good string of wins together to counter the eight-game losing streak they’re coming off of and they are on the right track.
Native ways working for Dirk
Ever since the NBA's reigning MVP Dirk Nowitzki decided to go native, the Mavericks have been on a winning streak, going 6-0 in January.
Greedy MacPhail stalls Roberts trade talks
Just last week, the trade of Oriole Brian Roberts to the Cubs appeared imminent as Chicago was set to jettison Ronny Cedeno, Sean Marshall and Sean Gallagher to Baltimore in exchange for the All-Star second baseman. But Orioles President Andy MacPhail--who was president/CEO of the Cubs from 1994 to 2006--has apparently soured on the deal and has asked the Cubs to increase their offer.
Bulls prepare to officially give up basketball forever after devastating loss to Magic
Another game, another pathetic, wretched, sad, listless, lethargic, pitiful, weak, useless and feeble effort from the Bulls. (Thank you Mr. Thesaurus.)
Dempster and Marquis suspended by MLB’s newly formed Dept. of Investigations
MLB Commissioner Bud Selig announced Friday the creation of a new Department of Investigations and on Monday handed out 30-game suspensions to several players, including Cubs pitchers Jason Marquis and Ryan Dempster. The Department is primarily responsible for conducting all investigations into violations of MLB's rules and policies, including investigations related to the use, possession or distribution of performance-enhancing substances by Major League or Minor League players, and other threats to the integrity of the game.
Blackhawks finally break losing streak in splitting weekend games
The Blackhawks added one more to their losing streak Friday night as the Minnesota Wild came to town to beat Chicago 5-2, putting the losing streak at eight. But Sunday night the Hawks were able to top the Nashville Predators in overtime, 3-2. It was a big win for the morale of the team.
