Local charities flooded with calls offering donated Cubs NLCS tix
With the Cubs postseason hopes on life support, local charities are reporting a dramatic influx of calls Wednesday morning from Cubs fans looking to give away their NLCS Game 4 tickets.
Lackey finally admits he did come to Cubs for a haircut
"I know I said I didn't, but in truth that's the reason." he said. "I mean, look at where I' m from and the places I've played. Try to get a good one in Texas or, for God's sake, St. Louis."
Maddon names Javy Baez starting pitcher for NLCS Game 1
Joe Maddon is at it again. With his pitching staff depleted following an epic five-game ALDS against the Nationals, the Cubs skipper has named infielder Javy Baez the NLCS Game 1 starting pitcher in Los Angeles Saturday night.
Exhausted Cubs ask if NLCS can start ‘in a week or two’
"Look, we'd love to start the series right away, we really would," said a champagne-soaked Joe Maddon, "but at this point we've got to get our guys fully rested if we want to compete with the Dodgers."
Bryce Harper out for Game 4 after using shampoo without conditioner
The Cubs' path to the NLCS just got a bit easier after Nationals' superstar, Bryce Harper, was scratched from the lineup for game 4 Tuesday after sustaining a shower-related injury in which he used shampoo that didn't contain conditioner.
Report: Trubisky getting worse just by being around Glennon
The hoards of Bears fans eagerly awaiting the eventual debut of first-round draft pick Mitch Trubisky will be in for a huge disappointment. Reports from those close to the organization indicate the young QB is becoming "much, much worse at football" just by being in the presence of struggling starter Mike Glennon.
Bulls hire Doug Collins as senior advisor/backup shooting guard
The Bulls today announced the hiring of Doug Collins as a senior advisor of basketball operations and -- perhaps more importantly -- as a backup shooting guard.
