Enough with the playoff beard hate already
Here's to yet another party pooper. Last week we told you about Bill Wickett, executive VP of communications for the Tampa Bay Lightning. He's the genius who had clothing restrictions...
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No Hawks jerseys? Just nod and go, ‘oh, it’s Florida’
I'd like you to remember this name. Bill Wickett, Tampa Bay Lightning. He is the one. He is the one who instituted these ridiculous dress codes for those attending the...
Bears’ second-guesses just beginning
Well, at least someone around here is questioning himself. Hats off to George McCaskey, who came clean and was honest with the media. Good for him, I say. But we're...
Why the Hawks and Bulls scare me
Bring back the town crier! You know, if you go to bed at a decent hour, or even a non-decent hour, you actually have no idea who wins late OT...
Status update: Several Chicago teams are junk
Junk status. Thank you, Moody's. For those following, the city of Chicago's credit quality has been downgraded to junk bonds. Investment primer: That means they have a high default risk....
Something’s rotten in Bulls Nation
Oh, let the celebrations begin. We thank the Blackhawks for (we hope) making quick work of the Minnesota Wild. Wrap it up early, guys, that's what we like to see....
White Sox need an Ozzie-like intervention
A great philosopher once asked, "If a team plays a baseball game and there's nobody there to see it, did it actually happen?" Frankly, I expected more from the White...
NHL must take responsibility for insomnia
The playoffs are here, both the Blackhawks and Bulls are rolling, and I have only one complaint. Scheduling. We know this isn't going to be easy. Especially for the Blackhawks,...
Playoffs? Call me in the second round
For both the Bulls and the Blackhawks, the playoffs are here. Yay. Oh, come on! Let's try that with some enthusiasm. The playoffs are here! Yay! Hmmm, why am I...
Great, now there’s a new Cubs cover jinx?
Business is good, and you might be a sucker. You've heard of the Sports Illustrated jinx, but I hope we don't have a Bloomberg Businessweek jinx. The Cubs made the...