On June 8th, the Chicago White Sox were 24-33, a season low 9 games under .500 and 9.5 out of first place in the AL Central division. Few experts could have anticipated where the Sox would be on July 10th: 47-38, a half game back of the division leading Detroit Tigers, and certifiably the hottest team in Major League Baseball. Fresh off an 8-2 win over division rival … [Read more...] about Hottest Team in MLB? Your Chicago White Sox
Evan Turner Struggled in NBA Summer League
NBA Draft #2 overall pick Evan Turner got off to a great start in NBA Summer League. However, after his first game things went down hill. In the opener of the NBA summer league in Orlando, Turner had 12 points and eight rebounds to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat Derrick Favors and the New Jersey Nets 84-74. Turner got the better of a match-up between the #2 and #3 picks in … [Read more...] about Evan Turner Struggled in NBA Summer League
Specific Details of NCAA Tournament Expansion Announced Today
The Division I Men's Basketball Committee today announced plans for the 2011 NCAA “First Four” to showcase the expanded field for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. The 2011 championship will tip off with four first-round games, all broadcast nationally in primetime on Turner Broadcasting's truTV. The four games will highlight the start of the Road to Houston … [Read more...] about Specific Details of NCAA Tournament Expansion Announced Today
Jeff Marquez makes MLB Debut, then sent back to Charlotte
During Friday night's 8-2 Chicago White Sox win over the Kansas City Royals, a young hurler made his Major League debut: the Sox Jeff Marquez, who came in to pitch the final inning of garbage time before being sent back down to AAA Charlotte the next day. Marquez was called up for bullpen help last week when Jake Peavy was added to the Sox disabled list and shut down for the … [Read more...] about Jeff Marquez makes MLB Debut, then sent back to Charlotte
Qwest Field Road Trip Photo Essay
People just don't go through the trouble of trying to visit NFL stadiums the way they do MLB parks. And it's easy to understand why: most NFL stadiums are built for size and utility, not for character and distinctiveness. From the '60s-'80s, baseball and football parks were often one and the same. And these multi-use facilities were often bland, cookie cutter, perfectly … [Read more...] about Qwest Field Road Trip Photo Essay
White Sox take over 1st Place! Andruw Jones clubs 400th HR
At the beginning of last month, NO ONE would have predicted this: the Chicago White Sox entering the 2010 All-Star break in FIRST PLACE in the AL Central. They are 49-38, a half game up on the second place Detroit Tigers, and certifiably the hottest team in Major League Baseball. They beat the Royals 15-5 on Sunday, a game in which they clubbed 5 home runs, including a … [Read more...] about White Sox take over 1st Place! Andruw Jones clubs 400th HR
Jason Christian hopes to become another Ex Michigan Wolverine in MLB
It's fairly well known within the sports world that the University of Michigan produces a ton of NFL players. And they also lead the way among colleges producing the highest number of NHL players. But the maize and blue are well represented in the Major Leagues as well. The list of recent alums to have notable MLB careers includes Jim Abbott, Chris Sabo, Barry Larkin, Derek … [Read more...] about Jason Christian hopes to become another Ex Michigan Wolverine in MLB
Top 5 reasons to root for the Netherlands in the World Cup Final
As even most non-soccer fans know, the 2010 FIFA World Cup will conclude on Sunday afternoon as the Netherlands takes on Spain for the right to call themselves World Champions. The match itself should be an exciting contest between two attacking sides, but it's always more fun when you're rooting for a team. So for those of you who can't decide who to pull for in this clash; or … [Read more...] about Top 5 reasons to root for the Netherlands in the World Cup Final
Top 5 Reasons to Root for Spain in the World Cup Final
Spain gets set to take on the Netherlands tomorrow for the World Cup final. Here are 5 reasons to root for the Spaniards. 1) David Villa - He has signal-handedly carried Spain to the World Cup final, scoring 5 goals in 6 games – tying Wesley Sneijder as the tournament’s leading scorer. Spanish fans have known of Villa’s talent for years with his play at Vallencia. This World … [Read more...] about Top 5 Reasons to Root for Spain in the World Cup Final
Jennie Finch throws Perfect Game
Chicago Bandits pitcher and icon of professional softball Jennie Finch threw a perfect game last night. She also drove in the game winning RBI in the fifth inning with a bases loaded sacrifice fly. It scored Vicky Galindo for the first run in a game that yielded a final score of 2-0. Finch notched eleven strikeouts on the night including all three Akron Racers batters in the … [Read more...] about Jennie Finch throws Perfect Game