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Random Sports Thoughts for you to Ponder!

My head is pounding with far too many things rolling through it, I had to...

Random Sports Thoughts for you to Ponder!

My head is pounding with far too many things rolling through it, I had to...

Chicago Fire-Mania...Catch It!

If you have been waiting to get into Chicago Fire soccer, now is the time!The...

Brouwer Got Second Chance, USA & Ricardo Clark Didn't

In Game One of the First Round of the NHL playoffs, the Blackhawks Troy Brouwer,...

That's Why We Love The Game!!!

For years, I have heard people talk about how dull and boring soccer is.I hope...

Hey, Soccer Haters...Just Leave Us Alone!

If you see some sleepy eyes and weary souls at work in the next few...

What if...Would it be a Bigger Choke Than the '69 Cubs?

It is hours away from Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals with the Chicago...

Catching My First Fire Game of the Season!

For the past two plus years, I was fortunate enough to broadcast the Chicago Fire...

Give the 2010 Soccer World Cup a Chance!

I was one of you.  I thought soccer was just a game for the foreigners...

Ozzie...let's get some wins!

I have always been, and will continue to be, a fan of Sox manager, Ozzie...

Why is everyone so negative towards Vinny?

The press conference has been called for Tuesday at the Berto Center.Vinny Del Negro will...

Does the Coach Matter in the NBA?

All the experts have their Vinny Del Negro exit story written and ready to go.After...

White Sox are Back...to the Sox we Remember!

Thank goodness the cockeyed idea of "Ozzie Ball" hasn't lasted long!The White Sox have won...

LeBron Great, but a real Pain!

Is it just me, the crotchety, old man who doesn't like what the current athlete...

LeBron Great, but a real Pain!

Is it just me, the crotchety, old man who doesn't like what the current athlete...

LeBron Great, but a real Pain!

Is it just me, the crotchety, old man who doesn't like what the current athlete...

Something for Everyone!!!

What a weekend!  No rain expected.  Temps in the upper 50's.  And sports galore.  All...

Chicago Fire & Tiger looking for first win of the year!

Opening night at Toyota Park was everything the Chicago Fire had hoped for, except a...

Where's the Hitting? Don't blame the coaches!

I swear, I already heard it!Thursday, driving around the Western Suburbs, I actually heard a...

Sox, Duke win, Cubs, Zambrano Rocked!

Monday has to go down as one of the "Greatest Single Days in Sport"!Not just...

96, Why Not 128?, How about EVERYONE!!!

Saturday and Monday in Indianapolis, the Final Four will be played out.  Duke, West Virginia,...

Butler, W. VA. win, Fire lose!

Early last week, I heard some sports talkers say that upsets were fine in the...

What's Going On With The Fire?

For the past two plus seasons, I have been fortunate enough to broadcast Chicago Fire...

How Can We Fix The IHSA Tourney?

I just got back Sunday afternoon from another weekend in Peoria.  My buddies and I...

Weekend Starts Early for Hoop Fans...Will There Be Soccer?

What a wonderful time of year...if you are a sports fan!The NCAA Tournament starts this...

Despite NIT, Future Bright for Illinois, Northwestern

One institution is upset, the other, seemingly very happy.Illinois and Northwestern basketball will continue, not...

What A Sports Weekend Ahead of Us!

Moments ago, I watched Michigan decide not to pressure the in bounds pass and allow...

Savard Heritage Night Before Game Tonight

How weird is what has happened on West Madison St.?The Blackhawks "organization" decided it was...

Hawks, Huet, Illini & Oscars

NBC decided to make the United Center their home for back-to-back Sundays coming out of...

USA has work to do before World Cup begins

Wednesday, the USA men's National team wrapped up it's play on foreign soil before the...

Only Thing Missing was Harry!

Grant DePorter and Dutchie Caray were making the rounds being interviewed by all the local...

A few Random Thoughts going into Weekend

Another weekend is upon us.  I'm interested to see who replaces Bill Leff on the...

Why are White Sox fans hesitant?

As I sit at the kitchen table Tuesday afternoon, after just wolfing down a couple...

USA!!! and thoughts on Tiger Woods, (not what you think)!

It's always great to beat the country that invented the sport, and Sunday night was...

A Night with Bloggers and Beer

Thursday night was billed as the Chicago Now.com Tweetup.  For me, it was a chance...

Forced to Watch Curling...Really!

I had a chance to watch some of the USA mens hockey debut in these...

To Defend Your Teammate...or Not!

I love sports talk radio!  I was involved in it for 16 years, and hope...

Start Working on the Bust NOW!!! Frank Thomas to Retire

He was one, big guy!When I heard the White Sox drafted a tight end from...

What do you get excited about...NOW!!!

It's all over for another season. The New Orleans Saints knocked off the Indianapolis Colts...

Sports Fans Can Take A Lesson from Section 8

Saturday afternoon, I traveled to Toyota Park.  No, the Chicago Fire were not practicing, they...

Chicago Fire Ready to Take On 2010!

Last season ended on penalty kicks.  The Fire lost and Real Salt Lake advanced to...

What a Day for Football...oh, Wait!

The excitement of the AFC and NFC Championship games really have me ready for the...

Thome a Twin...and Who Cares Which Cap He Wears?

Now he did it!  He went and signed with the Piranhas, or the sardines as...

NFL Overtime is FINE!!! Colts, Saints to Super Bowl 44, Let Thome Go

I can hear the outrage already.  As soon as the game went to extra time,...

White Sox Should Provide for a Great Summer

The Palmer House will be alive with die-hard Sox fans this weekend as Soxfest will...

Adams, NFL, Cubs, 24 and more!!!

Driving down the expressway Sunday morning after meeting up with my high school buddies, I...

McBride Looking Forward to New Coach, New Season

The second floor of Rockit Bar was packed Thursday afternoon as Forward Brian McBride and...

How is Chicago Not in US Bid for World Cup

Soccer fans in Chicago are up in arms after American organizers for the World Cup...

We Are Fools If We Forgive These Athletes

Mark McGwire FINALLY comes out and admits he took steroids.Was there anyone out there that...

Happy McNabb Never Came To Bears, Packers Go Home Defenseless!

The first weekend of the NFL playoffs turned into a rout fest, and was almost...