Bob Verdi

Hold off on comparing these dynastic Bulls with great NBA teams of yore, like the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers. How about the Oakland A's, who...

Sports retirements tend to be uncomfortable, particularly in Chicago. This city isn't famous for its silver trophies and we're rather clumsy in the gold-watch department too. When Dick Butkus left...

This series isn't supposed to be a piece of artwork, anyway, but the opener was especially heavy on finger painting, mostly thumbs. If the Bulls really miss New York that...

How perfect it would have been. Tom Lehman, twice scorned by the U.S. Open, again led entering the final round Sunday, and this once-anonymous golfer drew such energy from raucous...

It's about time the Bulls lost a playoff game, and all the better that they lost in such a slovenly and clumsy fashion, followed by a little finger-pointing. Thursday night's...

Can we talk? It has been so long since Albert Belle said anything to the media, I have forgotten what he sounds like. April 11, I believe, is the last...

On the subject of insensitivity, Fuzzy Zoeller owns no patent rights. With that "fried chicken" remark regarding Tiger Woods, Zoeller might be the leader in the doghouse, but he is...

On the first Saturday in May, anything can happen to the corporate glut smothering this country's sports landscape--even a touch of romance. And what better place for a decent tale...

"Well, Concerto, it's only hours before Saturday's big race, and you seem very nervous. Any reason?" "Look over there. My owner just pulled in from New York this morning. George...

I'll start by making a huge assumption, probably wrong. But in case Mike Royko hasn't heard the news up there yet, his beloved Cubs not only scored 14 runs Tuesday,...