tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254177452011-08-22T12:05:56.571-05:00A forum for sports news, analysis and commentary, because a woman's place is anywhere where's there's a game going on.Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.comBlogger5321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-25164908713660361202010-06-18T19:17:00.004-05:002010-06-18T19:38:46.527-05:00

The Los Angeles Lakers clinched their 16th NBA title Thursday night, defeating the Boston Celtics in the seventh and deciding game of the NBA Finals.So what else is new?The Lakers are a very good team -- always have been and probably always will. Ditto for the Boston Celtics who made it to the finals for the umpteempth time in their franchise history.But I find it difficult to care about

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-9099182990674658472010-05-28T12:33:00.003-05:002010-05-28T12:56:59.542-05:00

The Chicago Blackhawks will face the Philadelphia Flyers in the Stanley Cup finals beginning Saturday night. By all outward appearances, the Hawks are taking a measured, live-in-the-moment approach to this series, refusing to be drawn in by all the hype, super-high fan expectations and the Vegas odds pegging them as the favorite.To hear the Hawks players yesterday during the Media Day event at

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-75227880460353903012010-05-14T11:27:00.001-05:002010-05-14T11:29:13.596-05:00

The movie “Field of Dreams” is one of my all-time favorites. So naturally I was interested to hear that the site where the movie was filmed is now up for sale. For a mere $5.4 million, you can buy the 193-acre tract of land that contains the baseball field, a two-bedroom, 1.5 bath house with the familiar front porch and six outbuildings, according to the Des Moines Register. The owners, Don and

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-33410086419098100612010-04-27T15:15:00.001-05:002010-04-27T15:16:30.714-05:00

No sooner had the final buzzer sounded in Sunday’s 121-98 Bulls’ loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, I could hear the clock ticking away, marking the end of the Vinny del Negro era in Chicago. Most fans will blame del Negro for the poor performance of the Bulls this season. That’s usually the case. But management also must take some of the blame. What did they expect when they hired Del Negro two

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-56466446449218241182010-04-26T16:43:00.002-05:002010-04-26T16:46:57.472-05:00

It seems that the mother of Olympic bronze medalist Joannie Rochette may have experienced some symptoms several days before suffering a fatal heart attack in Februrary, just days before Joannie was to compete at the Olympics. According to the Montreal Gazette, Joannie found a handwritten note in her mother’s purse that outlined some of the aches and pains she had been feeling. The elder Rochette

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-43650050433271373632010-04-07T12:18:00.001-05:002010-04-07T12:20:31.774-05:00

I was saddened when I heard the news that tennis legend Martina Navratilova has breast cancer. According to news reports, the cancer caught the 53-year-old Navratilova off guard. She readily admitted that she got too busy in her life and went for four years without getting a mammogram. Now she’s paying the consequences.This only goes to show that cancer can hit anyone at anytime. It doesn’t

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The White Sox looked to be in mid-season form as they shut out the Cleveland Indians 6-0 in their season home opener at U.S. Cellular Field this afternoon. Paul Konerko and Alex Rios both hit home runs, and Mark Buehrle pitched seven scoreless innings, giving up three hits and one walk. He also made a spectacular play, kicking a grounder into foul territory on the first base side, chasing after

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Congrats to fomer Bull Scottie Pippen who was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame today. He joins teammate Michael Jordan who entered the Hall of Fame a year ago. Pippen and Jordan were part of the Bulls’ team that won six championships in the 1990s.Pippen earns a double honor as the 1992 Olympic “Dream Team” was also named to the Hall of Fame. Former Jazz great Karl Malone and former Chicagoan

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-57009741497209755622010-04-02T16:37:00.005-05:002010-04-02T16:43:51.474-05:00

By the way, I just returned from a few days in San Antonio where I snagged a ticket for the Spurs-Lakers game at AT&T Center. Playoff atmosphere. Great crowd, with a fairly large percentage of Lakers fans in the stands. Spurs fans are very passionate about their team. My updated profile photo was taken at the Spurs game.

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-58978628047193741022010-04-02T16:27:00.003-05:002010-04-02T16:37:27.977-05:00

After I returned from vacation last week, I managed to catch some of the World Figure Skating Championships in Turin, Italy. Was it my imagination, or did this competition seem lackluster? Some of the medalists of the Vancouver Games opted not to participate at Worlds this year, including gold medalists Evan Lysacek, and Shen and Zhou in pairs, as well as Johnny Weir and Stephane Lambiel.

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-73084361720269907362010-03-31T15:45:00.001-05:002010-03-31T15:46:52.567-05:00

Looks like Lindsay Vonn has turned her Vancouver success into a golden opportunity in Hollywood. She is set to appear in the season finale of “Law and Order” which will air in May.

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-66667775542997664482010-03-19T16:35:00.003-05:002010-03-19T16:47:26.947-05:00

It seems everyone is picking on the Blackhawks this week, or at least playing like they have a huge target on their backs. Not only did Jay Leno have fun at their expense in his opening monologue Tuesday night, but twice in the past week, opponents have knocked out Hawks players with brutal hits.Defenseman Brian Campbell suffered a broken collarbone Sunday after the Caps’ superstar Alex Ovechkin

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-51965983907262541662010-03-17T16:47:00.002-05:002010-03-17T16:50:15.130-05:00

The Blackhawks continue to be in the national spotlight. Last night, during their West Coast road trip, they made a “cameo” appearance on Jay Leno, and Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook showed off their hardware from the Olympics.Wonder what would happen if the Hawks actually won something, like the Stanley Cup?

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-11981010685919438912010-03-17T16:08:00.002-05:002010-03-17T16:10:49.458-05:00

As the 2010 NCAA basketball tournament gets set to begin tomorrow, there is still a lot of discussion about expanding the tournament field to 96 teams. While I like the current set up of 65 teams, I can see the potential for expansion. But to 96 teams? I don’t think so.For one, with 96 teams, the tournament would stretch out f-o-r-e-v-e-r. There’s only so much college basketball a person can

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-81323596139802712722010-03-10T14:23:00.000-06:002010-03-10T14:26:09.488-06:00

Nice piece in USA Today from last week about the resurgence of the Chicago Blackhawks. Apparently, the popularity of this team has reached far beyond Chicago’s city limits.If people didn’t notice this team during their surprising playoff run last season, they are bound to notice them this year. No longer playing in obscurity, the Hawks are now among the NHL's best teams. They are the hottest

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-5565054013844444962010-03-08T17:06:00.001-06:002010-03-08T17:09:23.799-06:00

I’m noticing a disturbing trend with the Blackhawks lately. With 17 games remaining in the regular season, goaltending – once considered one of the team’s strong points – is now a growing concern. Christophal Huet has allowed too many easy shots, including four in the second period against the Detroit Red Wings that put the game away. Backup Antii Niemi hasn’t fared m much better. One wonders if

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-42140420810048539412010-03-05T11:05:00.002-06:002010-03-05T11:09:41.719-06:00

Spring training has barely started, and already rumors are swirling that the White Sox may be working on a deal to send Gordon Beckham to San Diego for Adrian Gonzalez, according to MLB.com.Don’t believe a word of it. Gordon Beckham isn’t going anywhere. He’s too valuable to the Sox both now and in the future. And as we all know, you don’t mortgage the future for a short-term solution, even if

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-67267874967245189672010-02-28T18:31:00.012-06:002010-02-28T19:40:13.190-06:00

Several weeks ago, I wrote this post about an economics professor who predicted that Canada would lead all nations in the medal count at the Vancouver Olympics. He also predicted that the U.S. would win only five gold medals and 26 medals overall.Boy, was he ever wrong.Canada started out slow the first week, finished with 26 medals overall, but did lead all countries with 14 gold medals. But the

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-26365254817413189792010-02-24T16:38:00.003-06:002010-02-24T16:44:43.353-06:00

Guess who’s on Twitter now? Sports Illustrated reports that Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has a Twitter account, an ideal platform for his colorful commentary. Guillen promises that his comments will only be personal, not breaking news about the club’s moves. Still, General Manager Kenny Williams isn’t pleased with the idea and will likely be following Guillen’s tweets closely.Twitter is the perfect

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-63973600260524427952010-02-11T17:06:00.002-06:002010-02-11T17:10:50.398-06:00

The Winter Olympics in Vancouver haven’t even officially begun, and a figure skating controversy is already brewing.According to Canadian newspaper Globe and Mail, veteran American skating judge Joe Inman has been accused of bias against European skaters after he sent a series of e-mails to some 60 international judges and officials, some of whom would be involved with the Vancouver Games,

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-62439047090255632402010-02-08T16:27:00.002-06:002010-02-08T16:30:43.953-06:00

Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints who upset the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 yesterday in the Super Bowl, witnessed by more than 106 million people, making it the most watched TV event in history. I think the only people who weren’t surprised by the Saints’ victory were New Orleans fans.There are several lessons we can learn after watching the Saints victory against the ColtsNever

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-38169520972624470302010-02-05T16:47:00.000-06:002010-02-05T16:48:19.241-06:00

Trying to decide who will win this year’s Super Bowl contest is like trying to decide what to have for dessert: an ice cream bar or a piece of fruit. My head says a bowl of strawberries is the healthier choice, but what I really want is that Dove bar.Ditto for the two Super Bowl contenders. The Colts are the logical choice because of their overall talent and experience in post-season play, but

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-69889220686606263442010-02-05T16:15:00.006-06:002010-02-05T16:33:03.608-06:00

It looks like Sports Illustrated is publishing its 2010 Olympic preview with two different covers: one with skiing phenom Lindsey Vonn and a second with hockey star Sidney Crosby.Vonn’s cover has become a hot topic of conversation. Sports psychologist Nicole LaVoi is taking a lot of heat after writing in her blog that Vonn’s tuck position is a sexualized pose. (Personally, I’ve seen a lot worse

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-73976349853080949732010-01-28T12:18:00.004-06:002010-01-28T12:27:16.875-06:00

Is it possible to predict the number of Olympic medals a country will win in Vancouver?Daniel Johnson, an economics professor at Colorado College, uses a formula containing several economic variables to predict how many medals each country will win. He knows nothing about the sports or the athletes competing. It’s all pure economics, based on a country’s per-capita income, the nation’s population

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-35501516574740724042010-01-08T16:14:00.003-06:002010-01-08T16:20:45.082-06:00

While many Bears fans were unhappy that coach Lovie Smith was not among the personnel let go by the organization earlier this week, I think the ownership made the right decision.Letting go of Ron Turner was long overdue. While I’m sure he is a capable offensive coordinator, I don’t think he had a clear vision of what he wanted to accomplish with the Bears’ offense, nor did he have the most

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-70269307353190536302010-01-04T16:47:00.001-06:002010-01-04T16:53:10.638-06:00

It may be a matter of days, or even hours, before we all know the fate of Bears’ head coach Lovie Smith. In recent weeks, Smith’s popularity has dropped to an all-time low. He has quickly lost favor with fans over the team’s dismal performance this season, which ended yesterday with a 7-9 record, despite beating the Detroit Lions 37-23. Not exactly what the fans had expected at the start of the

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-30957022133408609162010-01-04T16:45:00.001-06:002010-01-04T16:47:18.336-06:00

Happy New Year! The holidays have come and gone, but there’s still plenty to look forward to in the coming year. Here are five sports events I’m looking forward to watching in 2010.1. Blackhawks Stanley Cup run — The way the Hawks are playing lately, winning eight of their last 10 games and currently sitting atop their conference standings with 61 points, you have to believe this is their

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-8147768431515242802009-12-11T15:26:00.000-06:002009-12-11T15:28:21.395-06:00

Fans of arena football can rejoice: the sport is returning next spring after a one-year absence. The Chicago Rush will also return and will play all their games at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL.The team will operate under new ownership, Chicago Gridiron, LLC, a group of Chicago-based investors. Mike Hohensee will also return as the head coach, and Ken Valdiserri, who previously worked in the

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-33741715372500900812009-12-08T15:53:00.001-06:002009-12-08T15:56:40.163-06:00

The National Football League has pulled the plug on an innovative ad campaign (which I wrote about in early October) that was being developed featuring members of the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bears, according to Phil Rosenthal of the Chicago Tribune. The ads were shot in October and were in production when word came down from the league that the ads are a No-Go.Apparently, the NFL prohibits

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-82514171067211696652009-12-02T16:24:00.003-06:002009-12-02T16:32:32.077-06:00

Bears’ linebacker Brian Urlacher has been getting a great deal of flak since speaking out about QB Jay Cutler and the team’s poor play this season. Everyone’s getting upset that Urlacher, who has been out since the season opener with an injury, is picking on Cutler. But anyone who reads his comments more closely will realize that Urlacher wasn’t taking pot shots at Cutler; he was criticizing the

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-67063681898746841622009-11-26T09:13:00.007-06:002009-11-26T10:03:11.274-06:00

It's that time of year again when we pause from our daily activities and give thanks for our many blessings. Even amidst our difficulties, we can always find something to be grateful for. While it's been a trying year (to say the least) in the Chicago sports world this past year, here are a few things I'm grateful for (in no particular order):* The Chicago Blackhawks -- The resurgence of the

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-40564854213740439372009-11-23T16:57:00.002-06:002009-11-23T17:05:03.309-06:00

Just as I’m heading out to watch a college basketball game tonight between my alma mater, Illinois State, and the University of Illinois-Chicago, I find this interesting piece on ESPN.com about foul calls in college basketball. It seems a recent study by a couple of college professors finds that the home team often gets fewer fouls called during these games.The study, which appeared in The

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-21834659831508119062009-11-16T17:02:00.003-06:002009-11-16T17:12:00.597-06:00

Several weeks ago, White Sox infielder Gordon Beckham was named the Players Choice and the Sporting News Rookie of the Year, both based on the opinions of fellow baseball players. Today, he had a chance to win the trifecta when the Baseball Writers of America voted. Not only did Beckham not win Rookie of the Year honors, he placed a distant fifth, garnering only two second-place votes and four

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-76646645641028978102009-11-07T08:51:00.005-06:002009-11-07T09:23:19.719-06:00

It's official now. The White Sox announced they have acquired OF/IF Mark Teahan from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for 3B Josh Fields and 2B Chris Getz.At first glance, I was surprised that Getz was part of this deal as GM Kenny Williams has repeatedly said the team needed more youth and speed. Getz was an average player offensively, but his speed on the base pads cannot be overlooked. He

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-46375829592609132032009-11-02T21:42:00.006-06:002009-11-02T22:05:07.350-06:00

It's hard to believe that it's been 10 years since Walter Payton died of liver cancer. To commemorate this anniversary, the Chicago Bears honored "Sweetness" during half-time of Sunday's game at Soldier Field. You can watch the video of the tribute on the Bears' Web site.I have a few of my own memories of Walter Payton. During the mid 1980s, a friend and I made several trips to the Bears' summer

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-12628069785459148942009-10-15T15:53:00.001-05:002009-10-15T15:57:00.429-05:00

The MLB championship series are set to begin tonight with the New York Yankees facing the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting defending champion Philadelphia Phillies. I expect both series to be exciting and closely-fought matches. But as we all know, there can only be one winner.ALCS - While the Yankees are the sexy choice here with their all-star lineup that can

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-75311803398200295012009-10-15T15:38:00.002-05:002009-10-15T15:53:26.682-05:00

I’m eager to see the new series of ads that will promote the Chicago Bears and Chicago Blackhawks. The ads, which will begin airing in a few weeks, will feature members of both teams in various scenarios. For example, Bears’ quarterback Jay Cutler and Hawks’ captain Jonathan Toews exchange tips on passing.The ad campaign is unique in that the teams are aligning their brands to reach their fan

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-62879761308882253052009-10-12T17:10:00.004-05:002009-10-12T17:15:46.795-05:00

Bears fans who watched the Denver Broncos’ overtime victory over New England yesterday are probably wondering, “Why couldn’t Kyle Orton have played this way when he was with the Bears?”While I’m as surprised as everyone else that the Broncos are unbeaten at 5-0, I’m not as surprised to see Orton perform as well as he has. In my blog last April after the Orton-Cutler trade, I wondered if Orton

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-39405578330909182742009-10-08T17:03:00.002-05:002009-10-08T17:07:54.439-05:00

After spending 18 months in jail for running a dog-fighting ring, Michael Vick returned to the NFL as a backup QB with the Philadelphia Eagles. Now he’s landed a new gig – a reality TV show for the BET network, according to Foxsports.com. The eight-part series called “The Michael Vick Project” will follow Vick’s comeback in the NFL and document his past, including the 2007 arrest for running a

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-90939763978249413352009-10-05T17:00:00.001-05:002009-10-05T17:02:20.223-05:00

Sox GM Kenny Williams won’t admit it, but this was really a rebuilding year for the White Sox. After losing Orlando Cabrera and Joe Crede to free agency in the offseason and trading Nick Swisher to the Yankees and Javier Vasquez to Atlanta, the Sox committed themselves to building a younger, faster team. But in the process, they went through some growing pains with their young infielders, and

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-53047230058834083222009-10-05T16:57:00.002-05:002009-10-05T17:00:33.728-05:00

I suggested in my post last Friday that the rather contentious relationship between the IOC and the U.S. Olympic Committee could be a contributing factor in Chicago’s failed bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics, and it appears I was right. Phil Hersh of the Chicago Tribune does a nice job of explaining what happened here and here.Based on what I’ve read, it seems Chicago’s bid was doomed from the

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-67792635569538160912009-10-02T16:48:00.001-05:002009-10-02T16:50:54.423-05:00

For the first time ever, a South American city will host the Olympics. Today, Rio de Janeiro was named the host city of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The path to the top was paved for Rio when Chicago, considered to be Rio’s closest competition, was eliminated in the first round of voting.Technically, Chicago’s bid was very strong by all accounts, perhaps the strongest ever by any American city.

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-80403120675910799362009-10-01T10:23:00.005-05:002009-10-01T10:38:27.491-05:00

The clock is ticking.In less than 24 hours, members of the International Olympic Committee will decide which of four bid cities will host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games: Tokyo, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Chicago. While each bid city has presented strong cases for hosting the Olympic Games, the general consensus is that this race is oh-so-close, with Rio and Chicago being the leading

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-13044381293827627812009-09-21T17:01:00.002-05:002009-09-21T17:05:46.066-05:00

Cubs’ GM Jim Hendry finally pulled the plug on Milton Bradley Sunday, suspending the disgruntled outfielder for the remainder of the season after Bradley criticized the team in a Daily Herald article.But it was clear early on that Bradley was a poor fit for the Cubs. He didn’t play well to start the season. He had miscues in the field, was suspended for arguing with an umpire and criticized

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-61512287834544177872009-09-19T10:14:00.004-05:002009-09-19T10:32:53.073-05:00

If you were waiting to find out which major league teams currently in contention would host a potential one-game playoff, you’ll have to wait until the end of the regular season. MLB GMs decided last November to eliminate the coin flip, which in the past determined which team would host a one-game playoff in the event of a tie.Instead, the host team will be decided by a series of on-field

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-69489168332152120272009-08-31T16:44:00.002-05:002009-08-31T16:50:40.167-05:00

I realize it’s only the third game of the pre-season, but if last night’s victory over the Denver Broncos’ is any indication, the Bears should perform well once the NFL season officially begins.What impressed me the most about last night’s effort was that the Bears’ offense, defense and special teams all contributed to the victory. It was a well-balanced effort and one that bodes well for the

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Several weeks ago in this column, I expressed hope that the International Olympic Committee would approve women’s ski jumping for the Winter Games. U.S. women ski jumpers have been fighting this uphill battle for some time. But there may be some hope on the horizon.According to the New York Times, Jacques Rogue, president of the IOC said women’s ski jumping is being added to a Winter Youth

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Chicago Cubs’ first baseman Derrek Lee has been honored with the Heart and Hustle Award, voted on by players in the Major League Baseball Alumni Association. According to MLB.com, the award is presented to the player who demonstrates “passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game.”It’s a tremendous honor for Lee, who has been the most consistent

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-26944332486048135572009-08-27T21:52:00.003-05:002009-08-27T22:01:09.294-05:00

Milton Bradley has had a rough season so far with the Cubs since signing a three-year, $30 million contract last winter. The pressure of trying to perform up to the standards of his contract must finally be getting to him. But then again, most of us knew that Bradley is a bit of a loose cannon when he arrived on the team.This week, the Cubs’ outfielder says he has been the victim of ‘racial abuse

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-39305082251347823162009-08-27T21:36:00.003-05:002009-08-27T21:52:10.616-05:00

The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane and his cousin, James, pleaded guilty to a non-criminal charge of disorderly conduct today, the Associated Press reports. The judge gave them conditional discharges, meaning they can avoid further penalties if they stay out of trouble for a year and apologize to the Buffalo cabdriver they were accused of beating over cab fare.This is a far cry from the original

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Those who follow baseball may remember Doug Glanville, who played for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers from 1996 to 2004. He is writing a series of articles for the New York Times providing his insights into the sport.The latest column “The Forgotten” shows how he and other athletes, like former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair, found it difficult to transition

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-88184716459263539352009-08-17T16:10:00.003-05:002009-08-17T16:24:06.364-05:00

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted last week to include women’s boxing to the 2012 London Olympics, the New York Times reports. It also recommended golf and rugby to be added to the 2016 games. Five other sports were rejected: baseball, softball, karate, roller sports and squash.Of the 26 sports at last year’s games in Beijing, boxing was the only one that did not include women. Many

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Writers at Sports Illustrated shared their “bucket list” of sports events – events they want to see before they die. That inspired me to share my own list.I’m proud to say I’ve witnessed several exciting sports events in my life – White Sox-Mariners playoff game in 2000; the memorable “black-out” play-in game between the White Sox and Minnesota Twins last October; the 2006 World Figure Skating

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Amidst all the excitement of the baseball trading deadline last Friday, I nearly missed a major announcement from Michelle Kwan who decided not to compete in the 2009-2010 season. Instead, she will start grad school for a master’s degree in international affairs.The announcement comes after much speculation about whether she would try to compete for her third Olympics in Vancouver. But at age 29,

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White Sox GM Kenny Williams sure likes to make a big splash at baseball’s trading deadline. Last year, for example, he picked up Ken Griffey, Jr. in a deal that left many fans scratching their heads.This year, in a last-second deal, the Sox acquired Jake Peavy from the San Diego Padres in exchange for four young pitchers, including lefties Clayton Richard and top prospect Aaron Poreda.Peavy

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David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez, the two sluggers who led the Boston Red Sox to two world championships in 2004 and 2007, were among the 100 or so names on the list of Major League players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003, according to the New York Times.So, does this mean the Red Sox championships are tainted? Should these guys turn in their championship rings?I can’t

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-21064867159963986912009-07-30T17:14:00.002-05:002009-07-30T17:18:08.735-05:00

ESPN must really be scraping the bottom of the barrel for programming ideas. The sports network announced that it is planning to do a documentary about Steve Bartman for its '30 for 30' project to commemorate the network’s 30th anniversary. If you recall, Bartman is the unfortunate Cub fan who was in the wrong place at the wrong time during Game 6 of the 2003 NLCS at Wrigley Field. He attempted

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Brian Anderson got his wish Tuesday. The White Sox traded the underachieving outfielder to the Boston Red Sox for veteran OF Mark Kotsay. After being sent down to Triple-A Charlotte last week, Anderson asked Kenny Williams to trade him so he could have a fresh start somewhere and get more everyday playing time.This deal was long overdue. Anderson is a solid defensive player and has a great arm,

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Ever since Mark Buehrle’s remarkable perfect game last week, baseball analysts have been weighing in on whether the White Sox southpaw should be considered for the Baseball Hall of Fame, including reporters from the Chicago Tribune and Fox Sports. It’s still too early to say if he is worthy of consideration, but he certainly is off to a good start. At age 30, Buehrle has accomplished more in his

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-85340792357015293632009-07-22T21:41:00.002-05:002009-07-22T21:47:13.079-05:00

I’m beginning to think Toronto Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi is just yanking everyone’s chain. Ricciardi has set a July 28 trade deadline for a possible deal for All-Star pitcher Roy Halladay (even though the MLB deadline is July 31) and he says he has yet to receive an appropriate trade offer and expects Halladay to remain with the team.He’s probably right. But then that was probably his plan all

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I guess it’s not enough for ESPN to be a global presence in 200 countries and cover college sports as well as the pros. The New York Times reports that ESPN is expanding its reach into several local markets after a test run in Chicago has shown that the sports network can compete with local broadcast outlets . Since its launch in April, ESPNChicago.com has become the city’s top sports site,

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The Who’s classic tune “The Kids Are Alright” has been playing in my head, ever since the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the favored Vancouver Canucks Monday night to advance to the NHL Western Conference Finals for the first time since 1995. The song seems to be a fitting tribute to the young, upstart Hawks, who are the youngest team in the league at an average age of 25.5. But don’t let their

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With the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics less than a year away, Skate Canada has decided it’s time to change the image of figure skating. With declining attendance and television ratings, Canadian skating officials believe that rebranding the sport as more masculine will draw new fans from hockey, football and baseball, according to the Wall Street Journal. Officials also want their male skaters

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Most people expected the Bulls-Celtics series to be a yawner and a laugher. Instead, it turned into one of the most compelling and thrilling playoff contests in recent memory. Overall, the teams played seven overtimes during the series, including two overtimes in game 4 and three in game 6. After the thrill ride during the first six games, Game 7 seemed anticlimactic, with the Celtics winning by

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In one of the most innovative promotions I’ve ever seen, the Chicago Blackhawks are encouraging fans to put down their razors and grow beards to support the team and raise money for Blackhawk Charities. Those of us who are follically challenged can sponsor a friend, rate the beards of competitors, or build one online. To learn more, check out Beardathon.com.

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The networks must be pleased as punch that the Chicago Bears’ acquired QB Jay Cutler. Why else would the Bears be featured in five prime time games next season, including the season opener against the Packers in Green Bay?Here’s the schedule, and my early season predictions for each matchup. Of course, with injuries and other intangible factors, things could change (and they usually do). But at

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-71191786070065364512009-04-05T18:38:00.005-05:002009-04-05T19:30:07.031-05:00

I'm probably one of the few people in Chicago who did not jump for joy when the Bears traded for Jay Cutler last week. In the trade, the Bears gave up an awful lot -- perhaps too much --including QB Kyle Orton, two first round draft picks and a third round draft pick.Sure, Cutler is a Pro Bowl quarterback with a career 87.0 rating, higher than any other quarterback in Bears' history. But I'm not

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-37463989493669937432009-04-01T20:55:00.004-05:002009-04-01T21:28:03.290-05:00

I was thrilled to see Naperville native Evan Lysacek win the gold medal at the World Figure Skating Championships last week in Los Angeles (no, I was not there in person, but watched it on the Oxygen network). Both his short program and free skate were brilliant.And to think, Lysacek may not have won this title had it not been for Johnnie Weir.By International Skating Union rules, the top two

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After an extended absence, I am back at the helm of Woman's Eye on Sports. I was dealing with a minor health issue last spring, and I must confess, I lost interest in my blog during my recuperation. But I am back, I'm in good health, and I'm ready to provide news and insights about the sports world. It seems every time I go to a baseball game, I’m spending more for tickets and concessions. Thank

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-49954956724407334272008-04-02T16:55:00.003-05:002008-04-02T17:04:14.354-05:00

It seems the Chicago Cubs couldn’t even get a lovely tribute to Ernie Banks right. When the statue of Banks was unveiled on Monday, one small detail was missing. At the base of the statue where Banks’ signature expression was engraved, there was a typo.What should have read “Let’s Play Two” actually read “Lets Play Two.” The apostrophe was missing from the word “let’s.”How embarrassing.As a

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This is no April Fool’s joke. Blackhawks' games will appear on WGN-TV beginning next season.The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that all 82 regular-season games will air on cable and free TV for the next three seasons. That includes 20 games on WGN-TV, which broadcast many of the Hawks’ games in the late 60s and early 70s. The majority of the remaining games will be broadcast on the Hawk’s

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-17970145217982107742008-03-18T17:02:00.003-05:002008-03-18T17:11:57.805-05:00

As a prelude to the World Figure Skating Championships starting today in Gottenberg, Sweden, the New York Times ran an interesting feature about the ongoing rivalry between the U.S.’s leading contenders, Johnnie Weir and Evan Lysacek. Sadly, we won’t be seeing the rivalry in action in Sweden because Lysacek withdrew from Worlds last week due to an arm injury. Jeremy Abbott, who finished fourth at

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-11324631059571495622008-03-17T12:17:00.003-05:002008-03-17T12:21:10.268-05:00

Figure skater Brian Boitano, marathon runner Joan Benoit, swimmer Amy Van Dyken and speed skater Sheila Young Ochowicz are among the finalists nominated for the Class of 2008 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame. The U.S. Olympic Committee is giving sports fans a chance to vote for six individuals, one Olympic team and one Paralympic athlete to be part of the Class of 2008. Among the team candidates are the

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-17215603008455952492008-03-15T08:00:00.002-05:002008-03-17T12:17:08.426-05:00

If you’re a sports fan who likes to participate in office pools or visit betting sites on the Web, listen up. Sports betting and social networking sites don’t mix.The Chicago Tribune reports that some people are hosting online betting pools and collecting fees on sites like Facebook and may not realize that it’s against the law. In essence they may be operating an illegal online gambling

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I think every sports fan dreams of the day that they can don the uniform of his or her favorite team and be part of the team for a day.That dream came true for comedian/actor Billy Crystal when he signed a one-day, minor-league deal with the Yankees. To commemorate his 60th birthday, Crystal wore the number 60 on his jersey and led off Thursday's spring training contest against the Pittsburgh

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The head coaching job with the WNBA’s Chicago Sky is beginning to resemble the Defense Against the Dark Arts teaching position at Hogwarts, the famed magic school in the Harry Potter series. No DADA teacher ever stayed at Hogwarts for more than one year.The Sky will enter its third season with its third head coach and general manager after Bo Overton suddenly resigned Thursday for reasons that

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-51290058317364832542008-03-11T12:17:00.003-05:002008-03-11T12:28:41.605-05:00

I certainly hope the Bears know what they are doing. Based on the moves they’ve made so far this off season, I really wonder what direction this team is heading.The receiving core took a big hit recently. After releasing veteran receiver Muhsin Muhammad, who was picked up by his former team Carolina Panthers, Bernard Berrian became a free agent and signed with the NFC North rival Minnesota

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-76471192148040130312008-03-10T14:04:00.003-05:002008-03-10T14:14:50.705-05:00

So who is best men’s tennis player in modern times: Pete Sampras or Roger Federer? We may get a glimpse of the answer tonight as Sampras and current world number one Federer will square off in a historic and dream tennis exhibition match at New York’s Madison Square Garden.Sampras, who has come out of retirement to play a series of exhibition matches, won 14 Grand Slam titles during his career

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-42798582674096386662008-03-04T12:19:00.002-06:002008-03-04T12:24:12.401-06:00

We all knew this day would come sooner or later.Brett Favre, the Green Bay Packers future Hall-of-Fame QB and the Bears’ perennial thorn in their side, has officially announced his retirement from football today. At age 38, Favre has decided he’s had enough of the game and is moving on, leaving the sport he loves on his own terms. Here’s the official statement from Packers’ General Manager Ted

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Though this has nothing to do with sports, two news stories on Monday highlight just how much the U. S. economy has hurt the fashion industry.First, Victoria’s Secret has finally realized that perhaps its clothing lines are a little too revealing, particularly for women over age 40. VS’s CEO Sharen Jester Turney says the retailer is considering an image makeover after sales dropped 8 percent over

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-1018485430546560492008-02-29T16:55:00.004-06:002008-03-10T14:27:01.240-05:00

The new Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) league will be launched in the spring of 2009, and Chicago will be one of seven cities with a franchise. The only thing is – the team is looking for a name.On his soccer blog Red Card, Chicago Tribune columnist Luis Arroyave provided six of 10 names that are currently being considered. Those six names are the Chicago Blues, the Chicago Towers, the

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-43039576901246972472008-02-29T15:48:00.004-06:002008-02-29T15:54:29.446-06:00

Loose lips sink ships.Some years ago, a former colleague would offer those words of advice to his department staff whenever the rumor mill began to work overtime.Someone should have given that same advice to Roger Clemens. The seven-time Cy Young winner is now being investigated by the FBI for allegedly lying about using steroids.Clemens can’t really blame anyone but himself for getting into this

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-38189484353439728222008-02-24T20:33:00.003-06:002008-02-24T20:42:12.250-06:00

The Bears re-signed QB Rex Grossman to a one-year deal worth $3 million plus incentives on Saturday, which is good news or bad news depending on whether you’re a Grossman supporter or not. The good news is the Bears have not given up completely on Grossman. But a short-term deal only says the much-maligned QB must play with greater consistency if he wants to stay beyond next season. The bad news

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The Chicago Tribune learned that the U.S. Figure Skating Championships will be spread out over nine days and two weekends in 2010 to provide for live coverage of the sport on NBC leading into the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Under the new format, which will only be in effect for 2010 and other Olympic years that follow, the senior men’s and pairs competition would take place during the first

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-80999786543600630792008-02-07T16:13:00.000-06:002008-02-07T16:20:13.049-06:00

Nearly 4,000 basketball referees who work women’s college and high school games are doing their part to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. During a week-long “Calling for a Cure” program Feb. 8 – 17, referees for the NCAA, NJCAA, NAIA and high schools will wear pink whistles during the games in conjunction with the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) “Think Pink” initiative

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Miscellaneous thoughts and musings from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Paul, Minn., which concluded last weekend.I was as stunned and suprised as everyone else when pairs skater John Baldwin proposed to partner Rene Inoue after their free skate program. A touching moment to be sure, but if that happened to me, I'd smack him. Wouldn't it be better if he proposed in private?The

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Doctors have long suspected a link between watching sports and heart problems. Now a new study by German researchers published in the New England Journal of Medicine may provide proof, reports Reuters. The study suggests that stressful emotions during a closely contested match can bring on chest pains or cardiac arrest in spectators.After studying the effects of soccer matches on fans during the

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Major League Baseball is denying stories that it is conducting background checks on its umpires that involve sending investigators to hometowns and interviewing neighbors. Umpires are irate that their neighbors are being asked inappropriate questions such as whether the umpires belong to the Ku Klux Klan.“The questions that we found out are being asked are about beating wives, marijuana use and

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The White Sox got one piece of good news this week. They don’t have to face Johann Santana anymore. The Cy Young award winner, who dominated the Sox during his career with the Twins, was traded to the New York Mets for three pitchers and an outfielder. With Santana pitching in the National League, he'll be the Cubs’ problem from now on.

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While in St. Paul this weekend, I missed seeing the men’s and ladies’ finals of the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic’s victory is a breakthrough for the 20-year old Serbian player who is ranked third in the world. He’s been nipping at the heels of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the world rankings, and he finally had his breakthrough by winning his first Grand Slam tournament. Normally a popular

Reginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02840308920295117058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25417745.post-38183808399625956462008-01-02T19:08:00.000-06:002008-01-02T19:11:51.294-06:00

A fan’s sign at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo said it all. “Look Mom, No Roof.”In a throwback to the old days, the NHL’s Winter Classic between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Buffalo Sabres was held outdoors in a rink built inside the stadium where the Buffalo Bills play. Hampered by the weather conditions, the game wasn’t exactly hockey at its greatest. The Penguins prevailed, defeating the

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Tribune columnist Ed Sherman wrote a positive review of the Blackhawks' first televised home game in eons. Thanks to a directive from deceased owner Bill Wirtz many years ago, Hawks home games were rarely shown because Wirtz wanted fans to pay to see the game. But the tactic backfired, and the Hawks lost fans over the years, which led to a loss in revenue. In the end, the team could not keep up

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The Bulls will be glad to get out of town for a couple of weeks for their annual circus road trip starting this week. After a horrendous 30-point loss to the Toronto Raptors Saturday night, it may help the team forget how horribly they shot the ball (less than 30 percent shooting in the first half alone). The team only had 13 points in the first quarter, 30 at half time, and 43 after three

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It seems the New England Patriots are having as much trouble earning respect as Barry Bonds. The New York Daily News reports that Hall of Fame coach Don Shula, who coached the 1972 Miami Dolphins to an undefeated season, says the Spygate controversy earlier this season will mar the Patriots’ success if they finish with a 16-0 record. The Patriots were caught videotaping the opponents’ sidelines

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A lot of people are looking at the Bulls’ 0-4 start to the new season and asking, “What’s wrong with the Bulls?” Some suggest that it must be the lingering effects from the Kobe Bryant trade rumors. The slow start seems alarming when the team can’t even beat the 76ers, a team that isn’t supposed to make the postseason.It’s too early to panic, though. The Bulls have always been a slow-starting

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The NFL has had instant replay for years, sometimes with mixed results. Now Major League Baseball may be following suit.During this week’s owners’ meetings in Florida, general managers of all but five teams voted to recommend instant replay for baseball games. Instant replay would be used for boundary calls, such as whether potential home runs are fair or foul, whether balls go over the fence or

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Here’s an announcement that must have raised a few eyebrows or made a few people chuckle. Former NBA star Dennis Rodman is looking for a new career opportunity – as a coach in the WNBA, according to PMG, Rodman's marketing rep. No stranger to controversy, Rodman says his desire to coach in the WNBA is “not a joke.” He says his team would typify many of the qualities and skills that made him one

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Last June, I wrote in Woman’s Eye that the acquisition of Kobe Bryant by the Bulls was a pipe dream. I still believe that today. That’s why I was relieved to hear GM John Paxson’s statement yesterday that the Bulls were never close to a deal for the disgruntled Laker. Paxson seems like an upfront guy, and if he says the Bulls and Lakers were “never on the verge of a deal,” then I believe him.He

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Former tennis champion Martina Hingis announced her retirement for the second time on Thursday, amidst allegations that she failed a drug test. During a press conference in Zurich, Switzerland, the tearful 27-year-old said she was retiring due to injuries that have plagued her since she returned to tennis in 2006. Playing tennis had become more difficult and she hasn’t been able to return to the

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Folks may still be celebrating in Boston after the Red Sox clinched their second World Series title in four years, but the rest of the baseball world has already started to look ahead to 2008. Many of them will look to the Red Sox as a model of what their team should look like -- one built on a balance of offensive power, strong defense and gutsy pitching. They also combined the experience of

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