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Feature Thu Sep 18 2008
Short Hops
- If Chicago is the stress capital of the U.S., the New York Times has one reason why.
- Meanwhile, The Trib's Steve Rosebloom sticks by his Cubs/White Sox World Series prediction. Um, has he looked at BOTH teams' bullpen?
- Ozzie being Ozzie, part 37.
- The good news: Carlos Quinten's cast has been removed. The bad news: They're not rushing him back.
- Ok, so Kosuke Fukudome didn't exactly set the Chicago baseball world on fire. There could be another Japanese baseball star trying to make his mark at Wrigley Field next season.
- They haven't had their first match yet, but the Chicago Red Stars already look like the team to beat, thanks to three new additions to their roster.
- A survey says nearly every kid plays video games. Will the Jumbotrons of today be the playing fields of tomorrow?
- Apparently he wasn't punched enough the first time. A local boxing promoter is returning to action IN the ring.
- In case you missed it, the Chicago Open crowned a squash champion recently.
- The Chicago Storm joined the four-team Xtreme Soccer League. You know it's wild because they spell it "Xtreme".
- Check it out: U.S. Women's Soccer vs. Ireland at Toyota Park. The Chicago Cyclocross Cup at Jackson Park. The Blackhawks Training Camp Festival. The AIDS Run/Walk at Grant Park. Tuesday Night Pub Quiz at The Globe.
