Wood has no regrets rejoining Cubs - June 29, 2011 - @KerryWood Welcome to Twitter. Have fun, be yourself and keep the tweeting device away from your son.
Balls and strikes from Cubs and Sox - June 23, 2011 - What we learned from City Series, Part One:
It's time to start thinking about All-Star rosters - June 25, 2011 - Every team has its guy — a fringe candidate it believes should be recognized as an All-Star.
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Key meeting regarding lockout Tuesday - June 20, 2011 - On Tuesday in Chicago, two representatives from each NFL team are scheduled to attend what should be the most significant league meeting since the lockout began.
McBride's optimism plays through - June 25, 2011 - Any story about Brian McBride requires a mention of his Chicago roots (he led Buffalo Grove High School to a state championship in 1988), the titanium plates that reinforce his eye sockets (thanks to his fearless headers around the goal) and what an absurdly nice person he is.
Timing not right for U.S. in 2020 - July 1, 2011 - While a U.S. bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics still seems very unlikely, USOC chief executive Scott Blackmun didn't rule it out this week.
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Ricketts undaunted - June 30, 2011 - Tom Ricketts acknowledged his disappointment in the Cubs' performance thus far, but the team's chairman did not divulge any plans as the trade deadline looms.
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Bowman needs to make some moves - June 30, 2011 - Hockey on Fourth of July weekend? You bet. I love Rocky Wirtz.
Waiting for name to be called on draft day nerve-wracking - April 24, 2011 - The dynamic of the NFL draft goes much deeper than first-round picks walking across the stage in three-piece suits (bought by their agents) to shake the commissioner's hand.
Catfish? No, a record bass - June 24, 2011 - CARLYLE, Ill. — Taylor Wieser, a senior at Highland High School, was fishing on Carlyle Lake last week when he made history.
Football | Edgy Tim O'Halloran's recruiting notes: Mount Carmel's Roach makes a comeback; 2012 offers on the way - June 28, 2011 - Mount Carmel senior offensive tackle Nick Roach (6-5, 295 pounds) had an up-and-down junior year while battling an illness. He's back this summer and has impressed several colleges.
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