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
Chicago Bulls sign Kyle Korver, Offer Sheet to J.J. Redick
On the same exact day (well night actually) that the Chicago Bulls formally introduced Carlos Boozer to the Chicago community, (and a day after officially losing out on the Lebron sweepstakes) the front office made a couple more moves. And they were the perfect supplemental moves towards addressing their team needs. Boozer filled their glaring need for a back-to-the-basket … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls sign Kyle Korver, Offer Sheet to J.J. Redick
Sox shut Jake Peavy down for the Season, Will undergo Ground-breaking Surgery
Right-handed pitcher Jake Peavy of the Chicago White Sox will undergo surgery to repair a detached latissimus dorsi muscle in his right posterior shoulder on Wednesday at Rush University Hospital-Oak Park, with surgeons from Midwest Orthopedics. This surgical procedure has previously been performed on tennis and volleyball players, but this will be the first time it's … [Read more...] about Sox shut Jake Peavy down for the Season, Will undergo Ground-breaking Surgery
Duncan Keith Grand Marshal of Joliet NASCAR Event
Duncan Keith, star defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, will serve as Grand Marshal of the 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway on July 10, 2010. Keith, the 6-foot-1 fan favorite, made headlines during the historic run for the title through sheer stamina, strength and skill – especially after he returned to the ice less than seven minutes after … [Read more...] about Duncan Keith Grand Marshal of Joliet NASCAR Event
Mark Cuban thinks Lebron needs Media Training
Lebron looked very immature last night. During the interview portion of "The Decision," he stuttered a lot, kept saying "uhmm," looked away from the camera, and just didn't come off like an assertive, self-assured man confident in his decision. Blog Maverick to the rescue. According to TMZ So how the hell can LeBronJames recover from one of the worst PR moves in NBA … [Read more...] about Mark Cuban thinks Lebron needs Media Training
The Fighting Preview: Strong Leader For Irish
“Coaching is making players do what they don't want to do so that they can become what they want to become.” Great words once spoken by current New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin. Based on that, it appears Notre Dame has the best man for the football sidelines in Brian Kelly. But does Kelly's hard-nosed style of coaching mean Irish fans will see something different from … [Read more...] about The Fighting Preview: Strong Leader For Irish
The winner in the LeBron James sweepstakes is: the Milwaukee Bucks
Everyone knows Lebron James’ decision to forge a new Eastern Conference Big Three in South Beach will have a profound ripple effect on the whole conference. But as the Knicks, Bulls, Clippers, Nets, and Cavaliers try to move on like a recently dumped high schooler, one team clearly emerged as a winner in the LBJ sweepstakes: the Milwaukee Bucks. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about The winner in the LeBron James sweepstakes is: the Milwaukee Bucks
Bye Bye LeBron
Thank the good, sweet Lord it’s over. There will be no more wall to wall reports on who’s wooing the king and where he should or shouldn’t go. No more sports reporters trying to make a name for themselves by breaking suspect insider information. The most interesting question in the 2010 NBA LeBronstakes “Will he choose money, loyalty, or the chance at a championship?” has been … [Read more...] about Bye Bye LeBron
Greater Understanding the Blackhawks Salary Cap Mess/Roster Implosion
Rumor: LeBron has Hotel Booked in Miami?
With “The Decision” only a few hours away, two sources from UsMagazine.com report that LeBron James has rented out six cabanas at the W Hotel in South Beach to celebrate his decision this weekend. This rumor adds credibility to ESPN’s Chris Broussard, who confirmed this morning that LeBron is leaning towards joining Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami. If there is one thing … [Read more...] about Rumor: LeBron has Hotel Booked in Miami?