Thursday, April 25, 2024

Cubs players allowed cell phones on field to refute internet trade rumors

In the wake of Monday’s events – during which Ryan Dempster himself cut down wild trade speculation shortly before the Cubs played in Pittsburgh – the Cubs’ front office has deemed it necessary for players to have their cell phones on them at all times. If only to prove where they are.

Rooftop owners agree that backs of upscale Jumbotrons as interesting as Cubs baseball

You may not think seagull poop on a Jumbotron can be the focal point of your party,” said Zybachowski. “I tell ya, buddy, you haven’t seen seagull poop on the right Jumbotron.”

Cubs surprise everyone by moving to Schaumburg in middle of night

Stealing a page from the old Baltimore Colts, who quickly packed their bags and took off in U-Hauls for Indianapolis in the middle of the night, the Cubs stole away to Schaumburg during the wee hours of the morning Friday. They left a note signed by Tom Ricketts in their "Little League" locker room in Wrigley Field that only said, "We'll call you."

After years of hair restoration, Brian Urlacher now just a big Wookiee

For years, commuting Chicagoans have been greeted by the unwelcoming smile of former Bears linebacker, Brian Urlacher in a series of billboards along the Dan Ryan.

NFL approves 51-week season

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has put his stamp of approval on a new 51-week season, consisting of a 40-week regular season and 11 weeks of playoffs.

Play The Heckler’s ‘Support Our Friends’ Bingo

Post a winning Bingo board to social media and tag us to win. We'll find something fun to send you, like a Heckler H, T-shirt or a page from Ethan's junior high diary.

FIFA to continue accepting bribes during coronavirus pandemic

While sports across the world have postponed or suspended operations during the coronavirus pandemic, FIFA has made it clear there would be no suspension of bribes or such during the unprecedented spread of the COVID-19 virus.