Monday, October 24, 2011

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Epstein meets staff at Wrigley; news conference set for 11 a.m. Tuesday

Incoming Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein arrived at Wrigley Field on Monday morning to meet some of the team's employees and check out his new digs.

'Na Na Hey Hey' songwriter dies 'Na Na Hey Hey' songwriter dies

The New York Times reports: Paul Leko, who wrote the chanting chorus of "Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)" that became the anthem of the Chicago White Sox's South Side Hitmen of 1977, died Oct. 12 of lung cancer in Sharon, Conn. He was 68.

Golfers 'given break' by R&A rule changes Golfers 'given break' by R&A rule changes

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Golfers will no longer be penalized if their ball moves after it has been addressed in one of a number of rule changes announced Monday by the sport's governing body.

Selig to Cubs, Red Sox: Resolve compensation issue -- or I will Selig to Cubs, Red Sox: Resolve compensation issue -- or I will

CSNNE.com reports: If compensation talks involving what the Chicago Cubs must give the Boston Red Sox for signing Theo Epstein aren't resolved by Nov. 1, Commissioner Bud Selig says he will step in.

Your Morning Phil: Ryno, Albert, Wash Your Morning Phil: Ryno, Albert, Wash

Talking baseball while congratulating the Bears for limiting the emotional baggage they took on their trip to England: 1. The Cubs passed on Ryne Sandberg a year ago. Could he pass on them this time?

Biggs: 10 thoughts on Bears' win in London Biggs: 10 thoughts on Bears' win in London

LONDON -- Ten things to take away from the Chicago Bears' 24-18 victory Sunday over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at historic Wembley Stadium:

Former Illini Jereme Richmond keeps struggling on road to NBA Former Illini Jereme Richmond keeps struggling on road to NBA

Teenage basketball star Jereme Richmond has become well-versed in turmoil during his short, brilliant and exasperating career.

No jacket, no tie, no problem at Randy Wells' benefit No jacket, no tie, no problem at Randy Wells' benefit

When the Cubs’ Ryan Dempster hosts his annual Casino Night fundraiser, he and his teammates come decked out in white tuxedos with black bow ties. When fellow Cub Randy Wells hosted his benefit concert with Texas Red Dirt singer Stoney LaRue at Joe’s Bar Friday, a teammate would be considered dressed up if he was wearing a collar.


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