Former Ohio State legend Evan Turner has already completed his first NBA Summer league, but that hasn't stopped the fans of his old Big Ten rivals from still talking smack at him online. I guess when you shoot just 33%, and your play doesn't come anywhere close to living up to your hype during the five game NBA summer season, detractors will come out of the woodwork. Including … [Read more...] about Hilarious Twitter Smackdown between Evan Turner and Purdue Student Section
Reading into Larry Sanders’ NBA Summer League success as a Milwaukee Buck
A game past the halfway mark in the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA Summer League schedule, top draft pick Larry Sanders has been who we thought he would be, plus a little more. Sanders may be just be getting his feet wet in NBA waters against D-League and fellow rookie competition in Vegas, but the amount of positives seen so far give Bucks’ fans hope that these are early signs of GM … [Read more...] about Reading into Larry Sanders’ NBA Summer League success as a Milwaukee Buck
White Sox hosting Blackhawks night at the Cell
The Chicago White Sox will host the National Hockey League Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks during "Blackhawks Night" at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday, August 27 (vs. the New York Yankees). The special night will feature the presence of the Stanley Cup, and the first 20,000 fans in attendance will receive a special miniature replica of the Cup trophy (limited number … [Read more...] about White Sox hosting Blackhawks night at the Cell
3 More NBA Ballers named to Team USA Roster
The national team added three more NBA players to the roster today. The newest member of the Dallas Mavericks, center Tyson Chandler, Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez and Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo comprise the trio now a part of the 2010-12 USA Basketball Men's National Team. USA Basketball also confirmed that 21 players are expected to actively participate in the … [Read more...] about 3 More NBA Ballers named to Team USA Roster
Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen named Bulls new Ambassador
The Chicago Bulls are pleased to announce that Bulls legend and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen has agreed to rejoin the organization as an ambassador. In this capacity, Pippen will attend a majority of Bulls home games and spend time with Bulls fans and sponsors. Additionally, he will also participate in a variety of team related events throughout the … [Read more...] about Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen named Bulls new Ambassador
Are 2010 White Sox a lot like ’83 AL West Champion Sox?
With the Chicago White Sox recent hot start catapulting them into first place, we’ve heard a local sports media outlet or two compare this year’s bunch to the 1983 division title White Sox. And while it may be a little premature to draw parallels between the two squads, there is one striking similarity. The ‘83 Sox finished 60-25 down the stretch, while starting a … [Read more...] about Are 2010 White Sox a lot like ’83 AL West Champion Sox?
Chicago White Sox 1st Half Report Cards: Pitchers
For the first couple months of the 2010 season, the White Sox pitching staff was similar to the iPhone4: high expectations of “the best yet,” followed by major problems, mechanical flaws and overall disappointment. Then, more mysteriously than the Chupacabra, the White Sox win 25 of their last thirty games to go into the All-Star break leading the AL Central as the … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox 1st Half Report Cards: Pitchers
Safeco Field Road Trip Photo Essay
By Paul M. Banks For the first decade or so of their existence, the Seattle Mariners were one of MLB's biggest laughingstocks. But starting in the late 1990s, they became a significant player in the national baseball landscape. As a franchise, they still haven't won anything substantial. (Not even a pennant in their 33 years of existence). But when touring the Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Safeco Field Road Trip Photo Essay
Vying Veterans: How two Bandits have survived five years in the NPF
When Chicago Bandits' center fielder Emily Friedman suited up to play in the National Pro Fastpitch she thought that after one year she'd had her fun and was done. "Just after my first year I was like, 'oh that was a great experience,' but I wasn't planning on coming back," said Friedman. Four years down the road and the five year veteran, "wants to play as long as [she] … [Read more...] about Vying Veterans: How two Bandits have survived five years in the NPF
Fire Outmatched in First SuperLiga Game 5-1
When someone says, "I've never felt something like this before," they are usually not making reference to a game. However, defender C.J. Brown was referring to just that, as the Chicago Fire were routed by Monaracas Morelia. Head coach Carlos de los Cobos added, "It's the worst game I've ever seen since joining the Chicago Fire." The Fire looked out of sorts from the … [Read more...] about Fire Outmatched in First SuperLiga Game 5-1