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Cubs to announce new chief of sales
Bruce Levine...most recently a senior advisor for Chicago 2016, the group responsible for raising funds for Chicago's Olympics bid. Through Hayward's efforts the group was able to raise $1.7 billion for that venture...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2009Great patriotic moments in U.S. sports
ESPN.comCheck out our list of the top 10 patriotic moments in U.S. sports.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Colvin's second chance
Nick FriedellTyler Colvin thought his season was over. He had just finished up playing for the Tennessee Smokies in the Southern League playoffs and was ready to h...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2009Sweet Lou backs Chicago's bid
Nick FriedellMaybe the Chicago Olympic Committee should have taken Lou Piniella to Copenhagen, Denmark. The Cubs' manager was the latest big name...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009Chicago's finest
Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.comGene Wojciechowski lists the 23 most important athletes in Chicago history.
Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009No buzz for Crosstown Classic
Nick Friedell...a chance to catch up on things. "Ozzie and I have something to do for the Junior Olympics [on Thursday] morning, so I'll get a chance to hear a little bit of his chatter...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 02, 2009A conversation with Sam Fuld
Nick Friedell...me hear some. Fuld: So, [Cardinals pitcher] Chris Carpenter is like the big baseball name. I mean, [Olympic skier] Bode Miller's a New Hampshire guy. Friedell: A lot of people are split down the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 30, 2009Sentiment grows against Bradley
Nick Friedell...Chicago Sun-Times It will cost a fortune for a ticket to the Opening Ceremony if the Olympics actually do come to Chicago in 2016. Sun-Times
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 28, 2009Nats offer Strasburg record contract
Associated PressNationals president Stan Kasten acknowledged Saturday there is a "very real possibility" the team will not reach an agreement with No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg despite offering him a record-breaking contract.
Story | Conversation | August 15, 2009More opportunity for job seekers
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comThanks to the World Baseball Classic, some fringe players get longer looks at major league camps this spring.
Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009Refs, jet lag and color red all contribute to home-field advantage
Peter Keating, ESPN The MagazineWhat actually gives teams an edge on their own turf?
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009
Deadline to submit bids to buy Cubs set as Dec. 1
Associated PressMajor League Baseball says the deadline to submit bids to buy the Cubs is Dec. 1.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008CHICAGO STYLE
Magazine and Mag.Com StaffIt's been 102 years since the Cubs and White Sox were in the postseason at the same time. Now, with both teams in the running, we celebrate with 102 cool facts.
Story | Conversation | September 09, 2008CLIP REEL: CELEBRATING EBAY
Eric Angevine and Ted Bauer...merchandise. August 19th: the preservation of NFL greatness online. August 11th: pinheads! August 5th: cashing in on Olympic history (hello, Mr. Phelps) July 29th: profits result when cars pile up. July 22nd: when cards have...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2008Pro sports figures more invested in this presidential campaign
Paula Lavigne, ESPNRepublicans maintain the lead in presidential campaign contributions from professional sports figures, but the gap is narrowing. Analysts point to the candidates' popularity and to Capitol Hill's interest in steroids, spying and cheating in sports.
Story | Conversation | September 02, 2008EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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