For all sports fans, a first has been made. ESPN has launched the website espnchicago.com, the first local sports website ever made by them. I was just on the website, it's great. That's right, we got it first, not New York. I was really surprised because ESPN is severely biased for the East Coast teams, like the only hockey games they ever show involve the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, or the Boston Bruins. Some headlines you might read from ESPN:
All of the NBA playoffs spots have been clinched. The Bulls and the Pistons are both in while shaking off Charlotte. The Bulls play tonight at Detroit and can clinch at least the 7th seed with a win. That's really good because the 8th seed has to play Cleveland, and they have only lost once at home this season. In the 7th seed you will likely play Boston, and 6th will play Orlando. I'm not really sure why, but I would think the Bulls would do better as the 7th seed against Boston. Kevin Garnett is banged up and we could stop him, like we did earlier in the season in our home victory over them. Meanwhile, we have no answer for the young Dwight Howard. Our perimeter D is not good enough to keep up with their three-point snipers J.J Reddick and Hedo Torkoglu. We might get the 6th seed anyway, because we're now tied with the 76ers for the 6th seed. They have lost 5 in a row, and the Bulls have won 4 in a row to tie them at 40-40. The Bulls are at .500 again!!! Philly plays Boston at home and then they are the last chance to stop Cleveland from going 40-1 at home. I think they might lose both games, and so the Bulls could walk into 6th place.
Another death has taken place in baseball, this time a broadcaster. Harry Kalas, the longtime voice of the Phillies, passed away at 12:20 PM CT in a hospital after collapsing in the press booth before the Phillies-Nationals game. Cause of death has not yet been released. He was known for uniting Philly and his slow talking style was remarkable. He was also known for going, "Outta Here!" after a Phillies home run. He was a fan and an amazing broadcaster, RIP.
The Cubs have been bitten by the injury bug. Ouch! There goes the $30 million dollar man Milton Bradley, 3B Aramis Ramirez, and Rookie of the Year Geovany Soto. Bradley strained his groin and was replaced by Reed Johnson last night in an 8-5 win over Milwaukee. It turned out to be a good thing, as Johnson might have saved the game when he robbed Prince Fielder of his first career grand slam with a catch over the wall. It would have tied the game at 6. Ramirez showed up to the Cubs home opener with a stiff back, and so he won't play today. Soto had a shoulder injury and will return Wednesday. How will Lou Pinella compensate? He said that he plans to put Fukudome in the 3rd spot, moving Lee to cleanup, and boosting Fontenot up to 5th. A very interesting move, this will give the Cubs a chance to test a little.
Soriano stole into an exclusive club Sunday night, becoming the 19th player in MLB history to have 250 home runs and 250 steals. He assisted their win with a first-pitch homer (which I called, by saying "That's gone" before the pitch was thrown) but it wasn't enough to get 1st place back yet. The Cardinals completed their sweep of the Astros and are 5-2 while the Cubs are 4-2.
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