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The Real Big Three: Michael Jordan, Larry and Magic [Pic]

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Matt Lo Cascio

LeBron and the boys would have nothing on this triumvirate. The Chicago Bulls greatest of all-time Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic. What would their record have been? 82-0, my friend...82-0.

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Derrick Rose and Venus Williams Helping Kids in Chicago

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Matt Lo Cascio

Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose and Venus Williams teamed up in Chicago to tell kids to stay active and stay healthy. That's absolutely great. But what is up with the Dodgers hat, D Rose?

Those Crazy Cubs Fans [Pics]

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Matt Lo Cascio

Chicago Cubs
100 and some years and counting. Should we really still be counting? These people are. Granted, some of them may have difficulty counting, but they're counting. You can't really blame them for wacky signs and crass t-shirts. It's been a rough haul. So we present a pictorial salute to those crazy Chicago Cubs fans.

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Derrick Rose New Force Factor Commercial

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Matt Lo Cascio

Check out Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose's new commercial for "Force Factor", a new supplement company that has some big names promoting their product.



hat tip to Docksquad Sports

Get to Know Carlos Boozer [Video]

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Matt Lo Cascio

Get to know the newest member of the Chicago Bulls, Carlos Boozer. This clip is from "NBA Life". It's a nice mini-bio that shows us a bit of his Alaskan upbringing and a peek into his family life.

Chicago Cubs Fan Hat FAIL

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Matt Lo Cascio

Don't the Cubs and their fans have enough problems? C'mon guy, we've suffered enough embarrassment. Think, man, think!!!

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Lou Piniella Ripped on Twitter By Buzz Bissinger

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Matt Lo Cascio

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Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella is feeling the heat of late. First he got into it with White Sox analyst Steve Stone. Now he might have some words for "Three Nights in August" author Buzz Bissinger.

Bissinger has taken a liking to Twitter. Some of his recent tweets were directed at Piniella, and they were none too kind. He also talks about Mark Prior and Kerry Wood. Here's a sampling:

  • I am surprised nobody came up with Pinella in who is stealing money. Spent week with Cubs 1st season. Kept getting lost on way to clubhouse. via web
  • Piniella could have cared less. Spoke tough. All bark. La Russa gets to ballpark seven hours before game. Lou five minutes before BP.
  • Piniella was a big name. They thought it was a coup talking him out of retirement. But he was coasting on reputation. Obvious.
  • Most overrated thing is locker room leadership. You have it when you win. But Kerry Wood was heart and soul of Cubs. Not the same w/o him.
  • This is why baseball greatest game--in 2003 I thought Cubs were set for next decade with Prior, Zambrano Wood. Utterly unpredictable.
  • Kerry's arm doesn't have the same juice anymore. Dusty broke it in 2003. But great guy. Blunt. Honest. Best interview I ever did.
  • (Wood) An outrageous competitor. Would not quit with the constant arm trouble. Unlike Prior. Showed up to clubhouse with his briefcase.
  • Piniella might as well sit on top of the dugout in a rocking chair. Swig a beer. Get some bennies. Ignore that Wrigley is a dump.
  • Lenny Dykstra would do better job managing cubs than Piniella. At least he would not pretend to manage. Lou should be playing LF for Pirates
  • Piniella should be fired now. In defense Zambrano is a sullen hunk. Approached him once to ask him question. Still waiting for answer.
Maybe Lou will fire back and ask why Buzz "isn't bringing some young authors around."

Ex-Cubs and White Sox Update

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Matt Lo Cascio

Raise your hand if you thought Juan Uribe would be totally outplaying Gordon Beckham this year. Raise your hand if you even knew Uribe was still in the league, let alone had a starting job with the Giants. Here is your ex-Cubs and White Sox update...

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Ozzie Wasn't Kidding: Dinner with Carlos Zambrano Last Night

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Matt Lo Cascio

White Sox manager wasn't kidding when he was talking about having dinner with Carlos Zambrano last night. Check out this tweet:

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Good luck to the Cubs in trying to deal Zambrano. It's not going to happen unless they eat about 80% of his contract or take on some awful contract in its place.

h/t: Wow: Carlos Zambrano Really Did Have Dinner With Ozzie Guillen Last Night [Bleacher Nation]

Carlos Zambrano Meltdown Video

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Matt Lo Cascio

Since MLB hasn't yet figured out new media and how it can help promote their sport for free, there's no telling how long this video will be available. But here is the Cubs' Carlos Zambrano meltdown video. The most recent one.

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