Cubs bounce Soriano’s first check
New Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano's mood turned from jovial to sour yesterday when his first paycheck from the team bounced at a local Fifth Third Bank. The check, filled out for a hefty $325,000, was returned due to insufficient funds in the Tribune bank account.
Bulls 2007 Midseason Report: A whole lot of corndogs
Well Bulls fans, it's that time of year again. With the first half of the 2007 Bulls season in the books, we here at The Heckler wish to take a minute to look back on the highs and lows of the first half, and prepare ourselves for the grueling conclusion of the season. So feign some interest and let's examine what went right and what went oh-so-wrong with the Bulls.
The Heckler TV Spring Training 2007 Update Ticker
Couldn't keep up with the ticker during the clip? Here it is.
Bulls spooked into loss to Bobcats by ‘creepy-ass mustache’
Everyone is scared of something. Heights, spiders, hard work, commitment, mutant robots, water, carnies, progress, Alan Thicke-there is something that cuts to everyone's very core. Apparently the Bulls' biggest fear is the unnatural phenomenon that is Adam Morrison's mustache.
Cubs pitchers report to camp, battle for use of training room remote control
Cubs pitchers and catchers reported to Mesa Wednesday, attempting to get in shape for the grueling MLB season. While the pitching staff will use spring training to jockey for spots in the starting rotation, define roles in the bullpen, and get accustomed to a new manager, one battle has already begun--the quest for possession of the coveted remote control of the training room television.
Refs stick it to Bulls in loss to Raptors
Bulls coach Scott Skiles had choice words for officials Tony Brothers, Greg Willard and Jason Phillips after last night's 112-111 loss to the Raptors.
Masur’s departure leaves critical void during Pat Hughes’ 8th inning bathroom breaks
WGN radio's Andy Masur--who's spent the last five years covering for Cubs play-by-play man Pat Hughes' late-game, half-inning breaks--is leaving the station for greener pastures in San Diego, where he will work Padres' radio broadcasts.
