In Theo We Trust. That should be the motto of Chicago Cubs' fans after MLB.com released its Top 100 minor league prospect list last week. When Theo Epstein assumed the position of President of Baseball Operations prior to the 2012 season, he promised to build the Cubs' minor league system into the premier one in baseball. The results have been astounding. … [Read more...] about Theo Epstein’s minor league vision taking effect for Cubs
Archives for January 2014
Seahawks and Broncos say whether they’d let their kids play football
Seahawks versus Broncos, it won't be long now. Super Bowl 48 kicks off in just a couple of days. In light of the national conversation about sports-related concussions and long-term damage - and with the most high profile football game of the season just hours away now - HLN producer Jon Anker asks several NFL players: "Would you let your own kids play football?" … [Read more...] about Seahawks and Broncos say whether they’d let their kids play football
Shaq investing in local software company, promoting new app
Shaq has a new post playing career business venture. You obviously know and love Shaquille O'Neal the broadcaster on the NBA on TNT. O'Neal has also recently become a shareholder and global brand ambassador with a local software start-up. Shaq is working with Chicago-based TIP Solutions, a company with patented call management technology. … [Read more...] about Shaq investing in local software company, promoting new app
Man United winger Nani to join Inter Milan on loan
Manchester United winger Nani looks set to join Inter Milan on an initial loan deal according to the Metro. This would completely contradict what Nani said in September when he said he turned down offers from other football clubs to sign a new long-term deal with Manchester United. … [Read more...] about Man United winger Nani to join Inter Milan on loan
NASCAR Cup Chase makes major changes in format
There are some major format changes in the NASCAR Cup Chase format. The Chase is the NASCAR postseason, for those of you who are auto racing neophytes. The announcements were made during the annual NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway, which include a Town Hall-style question and answer period, breakout interviews with NASCAR executives, the introduction … [Read more...] about NASCAR Cup Chase makes major changes in format
Dennis Rodman on CNN Friday, First interview since North Korea trip
Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman made international waves this month due to his trip to North Korea and his attempt at diplomacy through basketball exhibition games. "The Worm" has befriended North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and even once sent out a tweet asking Kim to release American prisoner Kenneth Bae. In a New Day exclusive, CNN's Chris Cuomo will sit down live with … [Read more...] about Dennis Rodman on CNN Friday, First interview since North Korea trip
Five Worst Super Bowl Winning Quarterbacks of All Time
First let me say that this group is like being the shortest Plumlee brother. Or the Plumlee brother that's worst at basketball. The list of Super Bowl winning quarterbacks is indeed rarified air. These guys are just nowhere near the elite group of Joe Montana, Steve Young, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, John Elway etc. but this group of five passers does have four … [Read more...] about Five Worst Super Bowl Winning Quarterbacks of All Time
10 former Chicago Blackhawks going to Sochi
The Chicago Blackhawks are sending ten current players to Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics, but 10 former Hawks will be lacing up the skates, as well. The list is a mix of established NHL players and players not cut out for playing in the premier league in the world. Of the 10 heading to Sochi, four were Blackhawks draft picks, and four have won a Stanley Cup wearing the … [Read more...] about 10 former Chicago Blackhawks going to Sochi