Former Chicago Bear Ron Smith dies
Former Bears Pro Bowl defensive back and kick returner Ron Smith died Sunday at a hospice in Denver following a brief battle with lung cancer. He was 70. A member...
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Sveum hopes Cubs draft some strong arms
Manager Dale Sveum is not directly involved in Thursday's major league draft, but he would like to see the Cubs add pitching. The Cubs have the second, 41st and 75th...
Sveum backs Jackson after he falls to 1-8
Dale Sveum has become a glass-half-full manager. Perhaps that perspective comes after losing 101 games last season. The Cubs manager watched underachieving starter Edwin Jackson (1-8, 6.29 ERA) give up...
Cubs manager likes loose attitude
What comes first — a loose clubhouse or winning games? "Winning cures all kinds of things," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said. Veteran pitcher Matt Garza said Friday that the Cubs...
Ventura: Sox can’t play and look at scoreboard
Traditionally, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July have been convenient dates to access the progress of ballclubs. The White Sox appear headed in the right direction as they prepare...
Butkus and Ditka both got over estrangement
When the Bears retire Mike Ditka's No. 89 jersey Dec. 9 at Soldier Field, a blinding snowstorm might provide the proper background. After all, the last two Bears to have...
Guillen ‘surprised’ Zambrano not in big leagues
Former Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen has never been shy about expressing his opinions. But Friday, while on WSCR-AM 670, it was what Guillen did not...
Walter Payton’s mother dies
Long before her famous son, Walter Payton, became known to millions as "Sweetness," Alyne Payton was known as the original version. "Just like every mother, she was proud of her...
Webb battling to remain sober as well as for a job
The Bears have gone out of their way this offseason to find a reliable left tackle and to stabilize the entire offensive line. Meanwhile, last year's starting left tackle —...
Webb battling to remain sober as well as for a job
The Bears have gone out of their way this offseason to find a reliable left tackle and to stabilize the entire offensive line. Meanwhile, last year's starting left tackle —...