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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, 2009

Great patriotic moments in U.S. sports

ESPN.com

Check out our list of the top 10 patriotic moments in U.S. sports.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Colvin's second chance

Nick Friedell

Tyler 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, 2009

Sweet Lou backs Chicago's bid

Nick Friedell

Maybe 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, 2009

Chicago's finest

Gene Wojciechowski, ESPN.com

Gene Wojciechowski lists the 23 most important athletes in Chicago history.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009

No 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, 2009

A 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, 2009

Sentiment 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, 2009

Nats offer Strasburg record contract

Associated Press

Nationals 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, 2009

More opportunity for job seekers

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Thanks to the World Baseball Classic, some fringe players get longer looks at major league camps this spring.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2009

Refs, jet lag and color red all contribute to home-field advantage

Peter Keating, ESPN The Magazine

What actually gives teams an edge on their own turf?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | January 15, 2009

Deadline to submit bids to buy Cubs set as Dec. 1

Associated Press

Major League Baseball says the deadline to submit bids to buy the Cubs is Dec. 1.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008

CHICAGO STYLE

Magazine and Mag.Com Staff

It'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, 2008

CLIP 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, 2008

Pro sports figures more invested in this presidential campaign

Paula Lavigne, ESPN

Republicans 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, 2008