The Heckler Recalls: Andres Nocioni
Began professional career in the Argentine basketball league in 1995 at the age of 16. Voted the league’s Best Sixth Man in 1998-99. Voted Spanish league MVP in 2004. Won Olympic gold and bronze medals with Argentina in 2004 and 2008, respectively.
Bears and Virginia McCaskey fined for illegal use of carrier pigeons
It started with the Patriots secretly videotaping their opponents during practice. Then it was the Giants using walkie-talkies on the sideline. Now comes word that Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey will be disciplined by the NFL for using homing pigeons.
Fake news websites continue to insist Cubs won the World Series
First it was the presidential election. Then it was the threat of a global market meltdown. Now it's something much more serious. Fake news websites around the world have been claiming for weeks the Chicago Cubs won the 2016 World Series.
The Heckler Recalls: Martin Havlat
As The Heckler's Cubs buzz wears down (a bit?) and the Bears buzz fizzles like a wet sparkler, we're reminded Chicago has other teams with proud traditions of winning once in a while. Today we look back on an unfortunate soul who found himself on the fringes of some of those victories.
Cubs reward 108 years of fan patience with ‘small’ 20% ticket price increase
"We actually considered a larger increase," said President of Business Operations Crane Kenney, "but we wanted to reward the fans for their patience with a small increase of just under 20 percent. It's the right way to do things."
Dizzy bat race to determine World Series home field advantage
“I can’t wait to see Bartolo Colon anchor the N.L. squad,” said Tony Clark, head of the MLB Players Association. “He’s going to beat the pants off of Wally the Green Monster!”
Great Gift Idea! Join The Heckler Dec. 27 for Blackhawks-Jets at the United Center
The Blackhawks' game between Christmas and New Year's is always one of the biggest of the year. This season, The Heckler has you covered. For less than comparable tickets are selling on StubHub, you...
