Retire Sosa’s Number? I Think We Can Retire That Thought

Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) When it comes to Sammy Sosa’s future, AOL Fanhouse columnist Lisa Olson has a bold prediction. “Within a few years,” she wrote in a column published on Thursday, “the Cubs will hoist [Sammy] Sosa’s No. 21 up a foul pole at Wrigley Field, a pinstriped flag that will […]

Which NFL Team Has The Culture To Best Handle Te’o’s Drama?

Thursday’s column from CBSChicago.com … (CBS) At least out on the football field, the hits stop when the whistle blows. But in the case of Manti Te’o, they just seem to keep piling up. And up, and up. This morning, the New York Daily News reported “the bizarre Manti Te’o fake girlfriend frenzy reached a […]

Home Loss To Northwestern Has Illini Pointing South

Today’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) During his introductory press conference back in December 2011, newly hired Illinois football coach Tim Beckman curiously refused to utter the name “Northwestern” while talking about the Illini’s in-state Big Ten brethren. Instead, Beckman declared that he would only refer to the Wildcats as “that team upstate.” Since […]

Big Ten Can’t Dump ‘Legends’, ‘Leaders’ Soon Enough

Tuesday’s column from CBS Chicago … (CBS) From the get-go, the names fit like a small-sized helmet on an XL-sized head. Awkwardly. And now, it’s time for the Big Ten to send “Legends” and “Leaders” on their way. Mercifully. In perhaps the best sports news of 2013 thus far, Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany on […]