Bernie Lincicome – Page 6

Cats blow it. Lindsey fouls Thomas Bryant, whose game-winning free throw drops down off back rim. Fans wondering: Why us?
Record: 20-9
Confidence-O-Meter: 6/10

For Northwestern, first taste of March Madness will always be the sweetest

May 23, 2019 at 7:31 p.m.

Wonder is a tribute and it is a slight. Doing the unexpected is more a novelty than a distinction. Still ... You do not forget your first kiss, your first...

Chris Colabello poses for a picture with his Indians hat and his World Baseball Classic Team Italy hat on photo day.

World Baseball Classic seeks to answer question no one was asking

May 23, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

I see by the old quadrennial calendar that it is again time to uncover the best baseball team in the world. Those being hidden include Australia, Israel and Italy. To...

Cubs infielders Addison Russell, center left, and Anthony Rizzo greet each other at the Under Armour Performance Center on Feb. 16, 2017.

In determining outcomes of games, what’s the rush, what’s the hurry?

May 23, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

Let us consider attention spans. What? Lost you already? What to do? Use all caps. "ATTENTION!" Nah, too Trumpish. That's not going to work. You are either with me or...

Scott Lokker, David Husney, Billy Proctor and Scott Cockerill work during the setup of fan participation events in preparation for the NBA All-Star Game festivities this weekend in New Orleans on Feb. 14, 2017.

NBA All-Star Game like all the rest — not even trivial pursuits

May 23, 2019 at 7:29 p.m.

In a kinder, saner world, the NBA All-Star Game would be in Charlotte this weekend and Hornets owner Michael Jordan could be basking in warm memories and generous applause, reminded...

Jay Cutler looks to make a pass against the Vikings during the first half on Oct. 31, 2016 at Soldier Field.

One thing is certain: There’s a lot of fake news in the sports world

May 23, 2019 at 7:29 p.m.

Some things you suspect, some things you guess at and some things you just know. Identifying the old Bear as "legendary coach Mike Ditka" fits the definition of fake news....

The Steelers' finished off their set of back-to-back Super Bowls. The defense was typically excellent and sealed the game with an interception in the end zone with under a minute to play. Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach was very good in defeat. But Lynn Swann. Lynn Swann, Lynn Swann, Lynn Swann.

Super Bowl hype just isn’t what it used to be

May 23, 2019 at 7:29 p.m.

Somewhere between Sen. Al Franken scolding his ilk while his ilk impatiently thumbed their cell phones and the present POTUS scrawling his signature bigly onto things, it occurred to me...

President Barack Obama holds up a United Center parking pass that was presented to him during a ceremony to honor the 2015 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks on Feb. 18, 2016. The parking pass is good for all games and all dates at the United Center in Chicago.

Can sports bring us together as a nation? Don’t bet on it

May 23, 2019 at 7:28 p.m.

"Sometimes it's not enough to change laws, you have to change hearts. And sports has a way of changing hearts." — Barack Obama What a nice thought. What bunk. The...

Jordan Howard scored a touchdown on a 21-yard pass from quarterback Brian Hoyer in the 4th quarter against the Colts on Oct. 9, 2016.

Jordan Howard will find Pro Bowl in Orlando a not-so-glorious exhibition

May 23, 2019 at 7:28 p.m.

Pssst. Nobody tell Jordan Howard the NFL Pro Bowl is in Orlando, Fla. I've been to Orlando. Just got back, in fact. And let me tell you, Orlando is no...

So, how good is Western Michigan? We're about to find out as the undefeated Broncos try to row their boats against a Wisconsin defense that was torn up by Penn State in the Big Ten title game. If Western Michigan wins, it'll be 3-0 against the Big Ten West.

College Football Playoff: Bigger doesn’t always equal better

May 23, 2019 at 7:27 p.m.

The 41st bowl game of the year comes as a relief when it is meant to be a reward, the big finish for a college football season that memory reminds...

John Fox has a bag full of gibberish and uses it all

May 23, 2019 at 7:27 p.m.

Of all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these: John Fox is at the podium again. "We will get better." Fox said that of the Bears at...

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