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
