By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 04/06/2012

This Day in Sports History April 5, 2012   1869- First Olympic games in Athens, Greece. 1925- Babe Ruth collapse in North Carolina due to a stomach ulcer 1959 23rd Masters Art Wall Jr. wins shooting a 284 1967- 76er’s Wilt Champerlain sets...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 03/31/2012

     Ray Emery is one of many the many nominees for the Masterton trophy.    The trophy is in honor of Bill Masterton, who played for the Minnesota Wild Stars and died on January 15, 1968 during a hockey game.    Its...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 03/30/2012

I had Wells in my projected starting rotation!  Randy Wells has been sent down to Triple A to get roster down to 25 regulation size. Also Travis Wood was sent down too.    Man I am so upset!   Randy Wells has a 4.99 ERA last year ...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 03/29/2012

    Released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41 days ago, Albert Haynesworth is left high and dry in free agency.    The question 1st is , can he find a team.  2nd,  will he pass his  physical.    Well...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 03/28/2012

The Chicago Bulls have been looking to find someone too play alongside Derrick Rose for years. First they had Ben Gordon but ideally his lack of defense and his requirement to have to ball to succeed wasn’t a great fit.... Read More »The Chicago...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 03/28/2012

     Johnny Knox is still recovering from that brutal hit vs. Seattle in week 15.     That hit he sustained from Kam Chancellor made him come off the field on a stretcher and out indefinitely for the season.    It all...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 03/27/2012

     Steve Montador is expected to return to the lineup vs the Devils tonight.          Steve has missed 22 consecutive  games with an upper body injury that might have been a concussion.    ...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 03/27/2012

The playoffs are fast approaching. With only six games left everyone is scoreboard watching because even one point can change the whole playoff picture. Currently the Blackhawks are sixth in the Western Conference with 92 points. They are four points......
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 03/26/2012

We are two weeks into NFL free agency and somehow a young left tackle remains unsigned. How can Demetrius Bell still be a free agent? Bell, who will turn 28 in May, was a seventh-round pick by the Buffalo Bills... Read More »We are two weeks into...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 03/26/2012

Bulls’ president John Paxson likes winners. During his time as general manager he had a history of drafting players from winning programs. It was a practice former GM Jerry Krause believed in as well but that was before he thought... Read More »...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 03/26/2012

     The Bulls would be nothing without Derrick Rose but they are doing pretty well without him.  They have improved to 40-10, that has clinched a playoff spot.            Rose has already missed 16 games...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 03/25/2012

     The Cubs are and have been every season trying to win a World Series.  Everyone says "This is the Year." Will this be the year or not? No one will ever know except those people in the Cubs uniform who will have the desire to ...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 03/25/2012

     The Hawks are coming off a 5 game win streak.  Meanwhile, Nashville is 2 points ahead of the Hawks in the Western Conference standing (Hawks 6th, Predators 5th).  The Hawks have been doing well without Johntathan Toews. ...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 03/25/2012

Over the past two games the Bulls have gotten a good look at one of their former players. No not Aaron Gray. I’m taking about James Johnson. With that being said both Gray and Johnson were teammates during the 2009-2010 season in... Read...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 03/24/2012

I have to admit I had some doubts when Phil Emery was brought on as the new general manager of the Chicago Bears. It just seemed like a safe move bringing back a former scout and when he didn’t speak... Read More »I have to admit I had some...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 03/23/2012

Just one day after the Bears signed Michael Bush to most likely take his job, Marion Barber III decided to retire at the age of 28. Barber who did a decent job last season backing up Matt Forte eventually lost... Read More »Just one day after the...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 03/23/2012

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports, the Toronto Raptors have agreed to buyout a familiar face to the Bulls. Toronto has agreed to waive Rasual Butler, allowing him join a team for the playoffs, agent Andy Miller tells Y!... Read More »...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 03/23/2012

Join Gibbs & Jon Fromi as they break down the Chicago Blackhawks each and every week. How long will Duncan Keith be suspended? Reportedly  the league has asked for an in person interview which means 5 + games. Will we... Read More »Join Gibbs...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 03/23/2012

Can you believe the playoffs are nearly here? In just about a month the regular season will be concluding and the playoffs will be starting. And as expected the Chicago Bulls are right where they belong among the elite of... Read More »Can you believe...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 03/22/2012

     Hawks sit  right now 6th in the Conference.  With 8 games remaining, Hawks look to finish strong and move up as much as they can in the fierce Western Conference.          You could say these are...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 03/20/2012

      Horrible end of the year for the Ilini program and team.   They fire their Coach Bruce Webber which I totally disagree with.  Also losing the last 8 of 9 games which lost their chances of March Madness. ...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 03/07/2012

     The Chicago Bears season was great last year until Cutler got hurt.  Hanie replaced him and didn't do to well but remember this guy almost won us the NFC Title game. Josh Mccown came and played the last two games of the ...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 02/24/2012

     That 9 game losing streak was horrible for the Hawks. Johnathan Toews said, "It is hard to sleep at night."  I would not blame him.  The main cause of the horrible streak was their defence.  They missed easy takeaways...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 02/07/2012

     The Bulls have improved to 21-6 on the season with a win over the Nets tonight.  The final score was 108-87.  Rose left early with back spasms.          This is not the 1st time he has had problems...
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By DGibby33_15 @ Da Chicago Fan 01/29/2012

Just like my grandpa always said, "The Pro Bowl, the most useless day in sports!" Many people think that the NFC will win because they have the 49ers, Saints, and Packers players. Why do they think that the AFC won't win? They don't have...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 01/25/2012

     Prince Fielder is a big slugger in the MLB.  He became a free agent after this season.  Many teams looked at him.  I thought the Cubs were going to get them but no.        Prince Fielder...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 01/24/2012

     The NBA is full of bench warmers.  People say those people suck but that's not true.  I'm saying if you make it to the NBA you are pretty good. You have to make the team so they don't stink.  People thought...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 01/22/2012

     The Bulls hosted the Bobcats at the UC tonight.  Joakim Noah, Derrick Rose, Taj Gibson  did not play.  Rose  missed his 4th striaght game with a toe injury.  Noah has a left sprained ankle and Taj I am...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 01/20/2012

     The Chicago Bulls starters Derrick Rose, Carlos Boozer, Joakim Noah, Luol Deng, and Richard Hamailton cant do it all.  Every NBA team has to have a good bench in order to be successful.  The Bulls bench is not just ...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 01/20/2012

      The NFL Championship games both in the NFC and AFC are approaching.  The Winners advance to the Super Bowl in Indi.    My predictions      Ravens vs Patriots       ...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 10/25/2011

Join Gibbs and Tim Hockemeyer as they break down the Chicago Bears each and every week. The Bears travel to jolly old England to take on the Tampa Bay Bucs in week 8. Can Jay Cutler keep up his impressive play for the third straight week? Will we see...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 10/21/2011

I am reading the Jeff Pearlman biography on Walter Payton and will be doing a video blog while I read along. Here are my thoughts before I start reading. I will be doing a video for each part of the book and then doing a final written review at the end...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 10/21/2011

     The NCAA poll is released.  The Ucon Huskies are coming back trying to defend their title but there going to have to get passed a lot of other improved teams.  Ucon is ranked #4.  Who is ahead and who is in...
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By TAGIII97 @ Da Chicago Fan 10/20/2011

     The Chicago Bears are 3-3 heading into a game in Londan vs. Tampa Bay.  With struggles with Jay Cutler and Mike Martz, the bears find themselves at an okay record.  The Bears have improved from pretty much passing...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 10/14/2011

Join Gibbs & Jon Fromi as they break down the Chicago Blackhawks each and every week. This week we will be reviewing the first week of the season as well as looking ahead to next week. How have the Hawks looked in the first three games? How have ...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 10/07/2011

The first three-peat team had Horace Grant. The second three-peat team had Dennis Rodman. If the Chicago Bulls have any chance of making to the NBA Finals, then Carlos Boozer needs to be a mix of the two. Last summer Boozer was signed by the Chicago ...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 10/07/2011

It's hard to say that someone so early on in his career is already on his way to have a Hall of Fame career. However, once I started doing some research for this article, it became much easier. Derrick Rose is only 22 and has already been in the league...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 10/07/2011

The Chicago Bulls are coming off a great season. They had the best record in not only the Eastern Conference but the entire NBA at 62-20. They had the MVP and Coach of the Year as well as tied for executive of the year with Pat Riley. They even made ...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 10/04/2011

 Join Gibbs and Tim Hockemeyer as they break down the Chicago Bears each and every week. The Bears welcomed some familiar faces in Ron Rivera and Greg Olsen as well as rookie Cam Newton to Soldier field in week 4. Is Cam Newton the real deal? Ron...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 09/19/2011

Join Gibbs and Tim Hockemeyer as they break down the Bears 30-13 loss to theNew Orleans Saints. What a a difference a week makes. Brian Urlacher had a tough week being named NFC Defensive player of the week and losing his mother suddenly. The ...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 09/14/2011

The Chicago Bulls have a gaping hole at the shooting guard spot but that is nothing new. Several names were mentioned at the trading deadline and many more were mentioned as possible free agent targets but it looks like one name that was on both can ...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 09/14/2011

       Gibbs will be joined by special co-hosts Samatha Bunten and Bryan Yates as they break down all the action from week 1 of the NFL season.   Which team was the most impressive? How do our Super Bowl picks look? Can the Colts...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 09/12/2011

Join Gibbs as he and Timothy Hockemeyer break down the week 1 victory for DA Bears over the AtlantaFalcons. What did he learn during week 1? Is Matt Forte's price just continuing to go up and how big of a mistake was it for Jerry Angelo not to get him...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 09/10/2011

  This week Gibbs will be joined by Minnesotia Vikings punter, Chris Kluwe. Besides being the Vikes punter he is also the lead singer of a band,Tripping Icarus, and a big time gamer.
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 09/07/2011

 Join Gibbs as he will be previewing the upcoming season for the NFC East & North divisions. He will be joined by 8 people who knows these teams inside and out. Cowboys- Jason Henry a featured colmunist of Bleacher Report Giants - Jeff Shull...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 09/02/2011

 Join Gibbs as he wraps up and breaks down all that happened during this NFL Preseason. He will be joined by cohosts Bryan Yates, Ryan Wooden and Andy Coppens as they do a bit of a round table. A lot of money got dished out to players this offseason...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 09/02/2011

There is joy in the streets of Canada today because they are getting back one of their favorite players. No not Doug Flutie. Wide receiver Andy Fantuz was released Friday by the Chicago Bears and is expected to return to the CFL. You know when you are...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 09/01/2011

oin host Michael Gibbons and co-host Samantha Bunten  as they talk to Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Cory Procter. However those who think of Cory as just a football player would be dead wrong as he also plays the drums for the band Free Reign....
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 09/01/2011

 Join host Michael Gibbons of www.dachicagofan.com as he talks to NFL tightend Desmond Clark. Dez was orginally drafted out of Wake Forest in the 6th round of the 199 draft by the Denver Broncos. After 3 seasons he Denver he spent one season in ...
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By gibbsreport @ Da Chicago Fan 09/01/2011

 Join host Michael Gibbons and cohost Dennis Farrell as they talk to Chicago Bears defensive end #98, Corey Wootton. Corey Wootton was a 4th round pick of the Bears in the 2010 NFL Draft out of the University of Northwestern. He was limited action...
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