Whenever the female half of a professional athlete power couple makes news, the way the news industry covers it provides a very teachable moment. And we'll get to that, in detail, in a bit. For now, let's focus on what really matters- Mallory Swanson, leading scorer on the United States Women's National Team, suffered a torn left patellar tendon yesterday in the USA's win over … [Read more...] about USWNT Star Mallory Swanson (Also Dansby Swanson’s Wife) Could Miss World Cup
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Cubs Unveil Cringe-Worthy New Trophy Room Graphic
We're just one week away from Major League Baseball Opening Day 2023, and you know what that means- ballclubs emailing and social media-ing their promos of what's new at their home ballpark this upcoming season. Typically, these press releases and social media posts have little to no news value...beyond the stuff about the new food items at the park. But the Chicago Cubs … [Read more...] about Cubs Unveil Cringe-Worthy New Trophy Room Graphic
Kevin McCarthy Election Losses vs Infamous Sports Losing Streaks
Kevin McCarthy, GOP Member of the House of Representatives, will apparently never become Speaker. At the same time, he'll also never quit trying, meaning we get to see him lose his bid, over and over again. It's quite comical, and the schadenfreude is something we all deserve. After all, today is January 6th, the two-year anniversary of the failed insurrection that former … [Read more...] about Kevin McCarthy Election Losses vs Infamous Sports Losing Streaks
Potential Names, Logistics for Wrigley Field Hosting a Bowl Game
Today is the first day in which the college football bowl season begins in earnest. It is also a time in which the Ricketts family, the owners of the Chicago Cubs, are under heavy fire for their failures of stewardship of the club. Of course, every time is a time to rip Ricketts for mismanaging his ballclub. But if there is one thing, we know about Chairman Tom Ricketts and … [Read more...] about Potential Names, Logistics for Wrigley Field Hosting a Bowl Game
Cubs Closing in Dansby Swanson Signing: Seven Years, $177M
Welcome to the 2022 winter offseason, Chicago Cubs. Dansby Swanson will be their first "real" signing, or "major signing" of the hot stove season, as he moves over from the Atlanta Braves. According to multiple sources: NBC, ESPN, BR etc. the Cubs are expected to finalize and sign, seal, deliver the deal with Swanson and his camp tonight. Word is it's seven years, $177 … [Read more...] about Cubs Closing in Dansby Swanson Signing: Seven Years, $177M
Cubs Offseason Conveys the Ricketts Non-Rebuilding Plan
Today it was officially confirmed that Chairman Tom Ricketts will be speaking at the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Cubs Convention. Ricketts will be there to face the fans despite major backlash against him being at an all-time high. A lot of his policies and changes have been very controversial, to say the least. However, it is an utter lack of spending on substantive free … [Read more...] about Cubs Offseason Conveys the Ricketts Non-Rebuilding Plan
Field of Dreams: Re-Analyzing the Movie Amid the 2nd Real Life MLB Game
The 1989 drama and tear-jerker Field of Dreams kind of works as a comedy, if you just described the plot to someone who has never seen it. "Hey man, this ex-Berkley hippie from the 1960s moved to Iowa, where he lives as a farmer with his wife and kid in the 1980s, and like dude, the man starts hearing voices in his cornfield, but they're like super vague bro. And then dude, … [Read more...] about Field of Dreams: Re-Analyzing the Movie Amid the 2nd Real Life MLB Game
Cubs and Reds at Least Bring History to Field of Dreams Game
The second annual Field of Dreams game, featuring the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs, will be played at the recently built ballpark adjacent to the movie site just outside Dyersville, Iowa at 6:15 p.m. (CT) on Thursday, August 11th with a national broadcast on FOX. And once again, just like in 1919, Cincinnati is playing a team from Chicago that looks like they're … [Read more...] about Cubs and Reds at Least Bring History to Field of Dreams Game
Willson Contreras, Ian Happ Will be Casualties of Next Ricketts Sell-Off
Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts, back at Cubs Convention 2020, provided an unforgettable response to the crowd's booing of the soon to be launched Marquee Network. "You won't be booing in a year," he said. I guess he was sort of right, as today many Cub fans have a level of anger that makes them want to do some things that go beyond booing. Meanwhile other Cubs fans, … [Read more...] about Willson Contreras, Ian Happ Will be Casualties of Next Ricketts Sell-Off
Chicago Cubs 2022 Season Midterm Report Card, Analysis
The Chicago Cubs escaped a series sweep at the hands of the New York Mets yesterday, with a come from behind 3-2 victory at home that stopped their losing streak at 9. Had they fallen at Wrigley Field to the visiting Metropolitans, it would have marked their fourth 10 game losing streak of the first half. Yes, you read that right. They sit at 35-57 heading into the All-Star … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs 2022 Season Midterm Report Card, Analysis