Posts in category "cubs"

Cubs and White Sox have uneventful All-Star Game

Cubs and White Sox have uneventful All-Star Game
Six Chicago players made the 2014 All-Star game and five appeared. Jeff Samardzija was not allowed to play for the National League after the Cubs moved him to Oakland with Jason Hamel for prospects. Alexei Ramirez had the most iconic moment of the game for a Chicago player. He entered the game in the fourth... Read more »
By Alan Rubenstein,
July 16, 2014 at 9:52 am

Ten Chicago Athletes that Returned Late in their Careers

Lebron James is not the first athlete to return to a franchise later in his career. Many Chicago athletes that left Chicago returned to the Windy City later in their careers. Most of these players returned on the downside of their careers. The return of a once successful and popular athlete to where they once... Read more »
By Alan Rubenstein,
July 15, 2014 at 3:54 pm

The Worst Uniforms in Chicago Sports History

Quite possibly the worst idea in the history of sportswear. The White Sox donned shorts in the 1976 season, because Bill Veeck thought his players were too hot.
The Bulls Christmas Day uniforms were the latest attempt by the NBA to promote alternate jerseys and sell more product. This is not a new phenomenon. Alternate and/or bad jerseys go back as far as there have been sports teams in Chicago. Here is a look at the worst.
By Alan Rubenstein,
December 26, 2013 at 8:15 am
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Derrick Rose and Chicago's Ten Most Injury Prone and Fragile Athletes

Derrick Rose and Chicago's Ten Most Injury Prone and Fragile Athletes
Derrick Rose’s comeback lasted ten games. After sitting out all of the 2012-13 season, Rose injured the medial meniscus in his right knee 19 months after tearing the ACL in his left. Per Espn’s Darren Rovell Rose has made $41 million in the last three seasons and played in only 50 games. In Rose’s first... Read more »
By Alan Rubenstein,
November 30, 2013 at 11:46 am

Ten Reasons to be Thankful in Chicago Sports

Ten Reasons to be Thankful in Chicago Sports
Although it has been a tough year in Chicago Sports except for the Blackhawks, we have a lot to be thankful for. We live in one of the best cities in the world to be fan, participant or weekend warrior. Here is my list of what to be thankful for in Chicago Sports. The Lakefront... Read more »
By Alan Rubenstein,
November 28, 2013 at 8:59 am

Blackhawks 2013 Season Ranks Among the Ten Best in Chicago History

The Blackhawks have had one of the most magical seasons in Chicago history. Their historical 24 game streak of not losing a game in regulation to begin the season and hoisting the Stanley Cup at the end rank among the greatest in history of Chicago Sports. All of Chicago’s sports teams have had magical or... Read more »
By Alan Rubenstein,
June 29, 2013 at 3:08 pm
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The Biggest Days in Chicago Sports History

The Biggest Days in Chicago Sports History
Chicago has had a lot of memorable moments in its sports history. Often the sports have intersected on the same day to create memorable moments and games in two sports. Many of us can pinpoint where we were on what we were doing on those days. Four events captured the attention of the city and... Read more »
By Alan Rubenstein,
May 31, 2013 at 12:32 pm

The Ten Greatest Comebacks in Chicago Sports History

The Ten Greatest Comebacks in Chicago Sports History
In the dry spell of Chicago sports in the 1970’s and early 1980’s, the battle cry in Chicago sports was wait ‘til next year. Comebacks haven’t generally been a part of the Chicago Sports landscape. The Blackhawks rally from three games to one down will be remembered for the ages. Michael Jordan’s return from two... Read more »
By Alan Rubenstein,
May 30, 2013 at 7:00 am

A Dozen Memorable Moments in the Crosstown Classic (BP Cup)

A Dozen Memorable Moments in the Crosstown Classic (BP Cup)
Prior to the inauguration of interleague play in 1997, the White Sox and Cubs played an exhibition game off and on in many incarnations. Those games had some memorable moments. Including a Michael Jordan game winning double down the third base line at Wrigley Field in 1994 and Steve Lyons playing all nine positions. The... Read more »
By Alan Rubenstein,
May 27, 2013 at 7:00 am
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The Ten Most Underrated Players in Chicago

CBSSports.Com just published its ten most underrated and overrated players in the NFL. Matt Forte made the underrated list and not surprisingly, Jay Cutler made the overrated list. Who are the most underrated and overrated players in Chicago? Here are the ten most underrated players first, to be followed later by the ten most overrated.... Read more »
By Alan Rubenstein,
May 13, 2013 at 2:44 pm