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Wednesday, Apr 11 10 games in and the Cubs are 5-5. No use worrying now — save that for April 29. That's when the Cubs should know whether their early inconsistency has decided to stick around longer than expected (it's also when a series vs. the Brewers wraps up). Yesterday: More fizzle than sizzle in the home opener. "I'm a guy who keeps warming up," said the recently engaged Javier Baez. "I'm just trying to see the ball, hit the ball and make good contact." Also yesterday: Our baseball guys did a live show from Wrigley, along with 2 competitive eaters. It was … something. |
| Cameron Meredith is geaux-ing to play for the Saints next season, as the Bears didn't match the offer sheet for the wide receiver. Receiver you say? Here's a look at the guys available in the NFL draft (it's a big business). |
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| Shawn Respert, the Bulls director of player development, has a story to tell. He's just reluctant to share it for the same selfless reasons he kept his illness quiet. Tonight: Season ova (7 p.m., NBCSCH). Holiday. Celebrate. |
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| April showers bring spring football game cancellations for Northwestern. Elsewhere in sports-land, Kevin Durant wants out of his Warriors contract (so he can get back in) and this hockey tribute is heartbreaking. |
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