Tailgate: Hawks Loyal To The Core; Sox' Beckham Gets No Respect?

2009-11-17T16:26:12Z

Giving credit where it's due, the
Blackhawks are set to extend the contracts of Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith, three players who've played no small part in their resurgance.
Hey, White Sox fans, here's another chip to place on our already-crowded shoulders: Gordon Beckham finishes fifth (!) in AL Rookie of the Year voting. Second, maybe...but fifth? The only think that may sooth our bruised egos would be for this deal to come through, even though it would mean the end of the Paul Konerko era.
The Cubs, meanwhile, have been pretty quiet at the trade table but are said to be in talks for Detroit's Curtis Granderson. Other than that, Cubs fans are filling their time looking for mysterious omens in the name "Ricketts".
What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas: the Cubs and Sox meet there in a couple of exhibition games next March.
See, I told you: Former Bear Rex Grossman's dad thinks that what's happening with new QB Jay Cutler sort of vindicates his son. Well, not exactly... Elsewhere, a Daily Herald columnist thinks the Bears problems, like Watergate, go all the way to the top.
While some may question the coaching tactics of the Bulls' Vinny Del Negro, you can't question the impact Joakim Noah is having so far this season.
Chicago Sky standout Candace DuPree blogs about her experiences as a member of the Women's National Team over at the Sky's website.
No more luck from the Irish? A lot of people think Charlie Weis is a Dead Man Walking at Notre Dame.
Rah Rah Sis Boom Bah: DePaul men's basketball signs three to letters of intent. Too bad they can't play this season, when a lot of people are expecting the Blue Demons to finish 16th in the Big East (um, there are only 16 teams in the conference, so...). Also in local college basketball, Loyola looks to rebound from their opening blowout when they take on Canisius tonight at home, while the Lady Ramblers got off on the right foot.
Fishermen and PETA may find themselves at odds over plans to poison the Asian carp next month to control their population.
It's tiki time for the Chicago Red Stars as they hold a fund raiser tonight at Trader Vic's
Finally, a Steeler's fan says he was poisoned and blinded by Bears fans while drinking and trashtalking with local fans at a bar near Soldier Field following Pittsburgh's game there earlier this season. Considering how hard it's been to defend the Bears' play since, this incident seems especially pointless.

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