June 10, 2019: One Last Gasp
I didn’t watch the whole game; the Cubs were on. But I was keeping an eye on the score, hoping to see the end of the Warriors. That’s what this is going to be right? When they lose? I think … Continued
June 7, 2019: Three to One
Friday night in Oakland, the Golden State Warriors were supposed to even the series. Throw the Raptors the first game; first time in the Finals in front of their home crowd. I could see it. That would be the last … Continued
May 30, 2019: Empty Feeling
Passed by the United Center the other day… not much going on right about now. It was sort of an empty feeling… recalling many days when Madison street was jumping this time of year. It really sucks. I have to … Continued
May 25, 2019: Anybody But
When these NBA Finals started, the first without a team Lebron ran to, my preferred choice to win it all was anybody but the Warriors. After the Raptors eliminated the Bucks, they are the last hope. It doesn’t look good. … Continued
May 15, 2019: Opening of the Window
8 years ago today… wow! It was the end of a memorable 12 months. In June 2010, we bought our condo; the same day we closed on it, we bought season tickets to the Bulls. If we were going to … Continued
May 14, 2019: Unlucky Seven
It was draft lottery night. I made sure we ended our backyard baseball in enough time to get my son inside, showered, and seated in front of the TV to see the Bulls win the Zion sweepstakes. As the teams … Continued
May 12, 2019: Son of a Mother
There is one thing that we all have in common. We were all carried for approximately 9 months before entering into this world by a woman… a mother. Yes, I know it takes two; sure, there was a man who … Continued
May 3, 2019: Boylen Ball
Finally saw the Avengers End Game movie. I would write a review on it, but don’t want to spoil it for those of you who have not seen it… although isn’t the “spoiler ban” over? I think the actors can … Continued
April 24, 2019: Anniversary Trifecta
Of course I would fall a bit behind heading into my 5th year of doing this… Yes, that’s right, 5 years ago on this day, I posted my first ever Local Sports Talk blog. Hold your applause you lucky ones … Continued
April 20, 2019: On This Date in History
I didn’t realize what this day symbolizes. It’s the anniversary of a couple pretty big Chicago sporting moments. On this date in history 33 years ago, MJ dropped 63 on the Celtics in the Garden. On this date in history … Continued