When it comes to Chicago baseball, the current focus is on the intra-city series between the Cubs and White Sox. Of course, both teams being under .500 means this year lacks a serious buzz (last night's game at the Cell set a new low for crosstown classic single game attendance). However, I have a seen a unique Chicago baseball (well, softball actually) media story emerge. … [Read more...] about Singles Only Softball League Catching on in Chicago, New York
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Jennie Finch’s new Son, Diesel Arrives (Photos)
Jennie Finch, the former icon of the sport of softball who pitched for the Chicago Bandits up until last year gave birth Monday. Her second son, named Diesel Dean Daigle, joins 5-year-old Ace Shane Daigle in the family. (Yeah, I think their kids have kinda weird names too, but I try not to judge people on that. I'm judgmental enough about plenty of other things, so I'll refrain … [Read more...] about Jennie Finch’s new Son, Diesel Arrives (Photos)
Top 10 Most Important Interviews of 2010
During the past year or so, I’ve had the tremendous opportunity of conversing with many of the most interesting and compelling interview subjects in the world of sports. Across the spectrum in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, college football, college basketball and much much more. Unless otherwise noted, these interviews are pretty much all exclusive. It was impossible for me to … [Read more...] about Top 10 Most Important Interviews of 2010
What’s next for the Retiring Jennie Finch? Ownership? ESPN Show?
If I had to guess where Jennie Finch’s career is heading next, I would say “television;” possibly her own show on one of ESPN’s networks. “I visited ESPN last week and went through the car wash there of maybe figuring out what role would work. So it’s kind of an open door and I’m looking at my options,” Finch told me during our exclusive conversation Friday night. The … [Read more...] about What’s next for the Retiring Jennie Finch? Ownership? ESPN Show?
Jennie Finch’s Final Home stand: and her Legacy in Softball
When one speaks with softball superstar and sports media megabrand Jennie Finch, the self-assurance of her retirement decision is evident. She’s the anti-Brett Favre; and the antithesis of Roger Clemens. There’s almost no chance she would change her mind and comeback, but even if she did, there wouldn’t be a press conference each pre-season. Her Chicago Bandits teammates … [Read more...] about Jennie Finch’s Final Home stand: and her Legacy in Softball
Jennie Finch to pitch in Battle of the Sexes Game
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
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