NBA Week in Review : 8-14 Feb

The All-Star break seems to have arrived just in time – the impact of the torrid start to the 2007/08 season is started taking a toll physically and mentally upon both players and front office personnel alike. Let’s take this opportunity to look at 2...

Holes to fill

A lot of Cubs fans are concerned–way too concerned–about whether or not the Cubs trade for Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts. The reason for their concern is what surprises me. They’re not worried the Cubs might not be able to pull off a trade to...

NBA WiR : 1-7 Feb : Special Trade Edition

Despite the most thrilling Super Bowl seen in years, the NBA has won the battle of the back pages over the NFL this week thanks to a pair of extraordinary trades. Comprehending the one-sided Pau Gasol deal was one thing, but over the past couple of days...

Cubs Live? – Cardinals at Cubs, 6/23/84

Because the first one was so exciting, we’re back with another ‘classic’ Cubs Live. Hey, it’s February, what the hell else do you have to do? Thanks to woefully inadequate “Chicago Cubs Legends Great Games Collector Edition” DVD set...

NBA Week in Review : 25-31 Jan

You can tell it’s the middle of winter by the number of NBA players missing time because of the ‘flu. This week alone, this common but nasty affliction has claimed Dwyane Wade, Ray Allen, Corey Maggette, Joe Smith, Tracy McGrady, Quentin Richardson and...