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On February 2nd in 2006, St. Louis Blues defenseman Dennis Wideman famously flubbed a shootout attempt against Chicago Blackhawks rookie goalie Corey Crawford, awkwardly falling before managing a shot on net. The shootout miss remains a favorite among NHL hockey bloopers. The Blues eventually beat the Blackhawks that night by a score of 6-5. That's today in NHL history.
The Chicago Bears finally addressed the center position last offseason, and they were rewarded with a representative being chosen for the Pro Bowl. However, the Bears will have some work to do at the position, as they need to determine who will be backing up. Here are the Bears’ two current centers. Drew Dalman – Signed through […]
The first thing I thought of — and maybe you did, too — on seeing the name “HESTER” was Devin Hester, the Hall of Fame Bears kick returner/defensive back. Obviously, this isn’t Devin Hester. I had no recollection of this Diamondbacks player when BCB reader Clark Addison sent me the photo, so off I went […]
Our Bill Zimmerman recently discussed rumors that the Bears are expected to make a “big splash” on the defensive line. Well, what could be that big splash? Here are some candidates who could be had either by trade or in free agency: Maxx Crosby (Las Vegas Raiders): This would be the biggest of big splashes […]
Hey now. The players are in camp, except for a couple, who (as far as I know) are still having visa trouble. They’ll actually play a competitive game this week. I don’t know about you, but I’m studio-tanned, restless, and ready-to-wear. I’m in the best shape of my life (round) except for my hand, which […]
This is Cubs infielder Ronny Cedeńo, pretty clearly having been called out on strikes against the Pirates at Wrigley Field. It’s another photo from BCB reader Clark Addison. The Cubs wore blue jerseys at home on occasion pre-Ricketts ownership, and we are looking at an afternoon game. I was given a clue here by the […]
I’ll admit it. I was mad. In the immediate aftermath of the Chicago Bears’ playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams and the game-losing interception on which DJ Moore seemed to run a poor route, I decided I’d had enough. All the effort questions, the statistical regression, the ducking of the questions about it after […]
While shopping in the discount bins and having just one established-player chip to cash in this offseason, GM Chris Getz was busy. He further gutted his outfield by shipping off Luis Robert Jr. to New York for salary relief Luisangel Acuña, bringing switch-hitting defensive flexibility to the roster. Getz also added some pitching from the […]
The above turned out to be controversial as trolls descended upon Taillon’s X-feed, prompting him to sign off for the season, as he put it. Lots of spring training interviews via Marquee, making up for lost time, I suppose, since they went almost two weeks without any new material. Here’s the playlist. I don’t see […]
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson changed his offensive scheme from what he used in Detroit to better utilize his roster, but a few principles remained. He wants to run the ball, use play action, and get his tight ends involved. He also expects his tight ends to be versatile so that he can line […]
The Cubs have reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with veteran right-handed reliever Shelby Miller. Fansided’s Robert Murray was reportedly first with the news. Miller, 35, pitched quite effectively last year with the Diamondbacks, posting a 1.98 ERA and ten saves in 37 games before he was traded to the Brewers at the trade deadline, […]
The latest Bears Banter Podcast has dropped! We are heading towards a big offseason for the Chicago Bears. Will they get a deal done for the stadium? How will they change things up on the defense? What’s going to happen at left tackle? There’s plenty of questions, and while it’s early, we set out to […]
As you know, the Cubs have added quite a bit of advertising to Wrigley Field since the recently-completed renovation. This includes ads on the pads on the left- and right-field lines, on the doors on the outfield walls and behind the plate. There are also two advertising signs on buildings on Waveland and Sheffield, as […]
We all know it takes more than a single season to accurately assess the success of any draft class. Our own Josh Sunderbruch does a phenomenal job of explaining why this is and looking back at a more reasonable benchmark. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a moment to look back and see how […]
Today we look at the Cubs’ newest rotation member, a flamethrowing righty acquired by trade from the Miami Marlins with tremendous upside. Edward Cabrera is 6’5”, 217 lbs. That’s a tall skinny drink of water with a buggy whip for an arm. He throws as hard as anyone when he’s on the mound. But he […]
You know it’s getting wild when a guy I went to high school with is now trying to steal the Bears from the city of Chicago. Watching Portage Mayor Austin Bonta on ESPN Chicago talking about his city’s plans for a privately funded, taxpayer payer-free, and fully debt-free “Halas Harbor” for the Bears took me […]
Welcome back to our Discussion series. Today’s soapbox question might be an uncomfortably familiar refrain uttered on the South Side: what weakness will ultimately sink the White Sox if left unresolved? There’s always optimism during rebuild/bounce-back seasons, but about midway through summer, those same old fractures reappear. Whether it be an approach, philosophy, or trend […]
2026 NFL Scouting Combine biggest snubs A few of the many snubs from this year’s event. Bears may present biggest threat to Saints retaining LB Demario Davis May be the perfect option for Chicago and a bad scenario for the Saints. What would it take for the Saints to trade Spencer Rattler? The Saints may […]
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Musings on Madison, Episode 203 — What’s left for the Blackhawks to do this season? ( SCH ) Mailbag: What’s the next phase of Blackhawks’ rebuild? ( Athletic ) What do the numbers say about the Hawks’ “shutdown” D pairing of Vlasic and Crevier? ( SCH ) Intoductions from the Mojave to the Madhouse ( SCH ) Olympic break mic check 1-2 ( Fels ) Ain’t you hungry for success, success, succes...
The sad end of Ken Hubbs and other stories. Today in Baseball History: The Ken Hubbs story from SABR. Cubs birthdays: Bill Bradley, Gilly Campbell, Donnie Moore, Matt Mieske. Today in history: Common sources: *pictured. Some of these items spread from site to site without being fact-checked, and that is why we ask for verifiable sources, in order to […]
February sees Michael Jordan, His Airness himself, turn 63. Not only he is widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time, but the debates about who could actually be on his level, a potential rival for the G.O.A.T. status, are actually pretty laughable. (Lebron James may be the scoring king, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, but […] The post What Makes the Michael Jordan 1986-87 Fleer #57 Rookie Card So Timeless appeared first on The Sports Bank .
We are launching a new daily article here at South Side Sox, more prominently than our items that pop up on The Feed. It falls under the category of White Sox Discussions, which you’ll see in a few weeks will also be our new branding for Game Threads. Today’s Discussion topic has the same confessional, […]
Herald Celtics cruise into NBA All-Star break with beatdown of Bulls Celtics notebook: Anfernee Simons returns; Bulls coach happy for Nikola Vucevic Globe Nikola Vucevic, Celtics roll into All-Star break with blowout win over Bulls: 7 takeaways At the All-Star break, let’s acknowledge how good the Celtics have been to this point Mavericks rookie Cooper […]
Herald Celtics cruise into NBA All-Star break with beatdown of Bulls Celtics notebook: Anfernee Simons returns; Bulls coach happy for Nikola Vucevic Globe Nikola Vucevic, Celtics roll into All-Star break with blowout win over Bulls: 7 takeaways At the All-Star break, let’s acknowledge how good the Celtics have been to this point Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg sidelined by left midfoot sprain, out for NBA’s Rising Stars Nikola Vucevic looks comfortable as Celtics cruise into All-Star b...
Miami Heat two-way guard Jahmir Young was named a replacement for the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars game, the league announced Thursday. He will replace Chicago Bulls guard Mac McClung, who will miss the event with a calf injury. Young, 25, is averaging 26.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 9.0 assists across 22 games with the Sioux […] The post Jahmir Young named replacement for 2026 Rising Stars game appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .