Hawk misses West Coast trip, fans denied obscure stories of former Red Sox players
White Sox color announcer Ken "Hawk" Harrelson did not make the trip to the West Coast for the three-game series with the Athletics, leaving former pitcher Jack McDowell to take his place. Although McDowell proved himself capable of handling the duties, many White Sox fans were upset they didn't get to listen in on Harrelson share with viewers his obscure ramblings, including random references to Red Sox players of the late 1960s.
Burger controversy overshadows Bulls win
The concept was simple: If the Bulls put up 100 points and win against the Knicks Tuesday night, fans at the United Center received free Big Macs--pure marketing genius for a city that ranks in the top five fattest cities in the United States.
Blackhawks win draft lottery just because NHL wants them to win something
The Blackhawks will pick first in the 2007 NHL draft after winning the draft lottery held behind closed doors in Toronto. The lottery is supposed to be just that: a random lottery. But one anonymous NHL official we'll call Gary B. admitted that they were rigged.
Podsednik hits annual HR quota in Sox win
The White Sox took the first game of their series against Oakland Monday, notching a 4-1 victory in McAfee Coliseum. There were a couple of pleasant surprises for the team, in the form of solid performances from a pair of unlikely players.
Cubs look pathetic in second straight loss to Astros
A listless offense combined with poor defense and mediocre pitching spelled doom for the Cubs on Tuesday, as they dropped their second in a row to the Houston Astros at Wrigley in what may have been the dullest game in team history, and that's saying a lot.
Blackhawks season recap
The Chicago Blackhawks have finished yet another disappointing season. And while the prospects in their system are supposedly promising, it's hard for Hawk fans to get excited after being beat down the last decade.
Too many Millers prevent weekend sweep in Milwaukee
After scoring only seven runs in three games at Cincinnati, the Cubs' bats exploded early against the Brewers Friday night in the first game of the series in Milwaukee. The Cubs took advantage of a very sloppy first inning in which Brewers pitcher Dave Bush gave up a hit to almost everyone – including Michael Barrett, who saw his non-existent average soar to a subpar .133 by the end of the series.
