Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010
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Heat-Celtics opener breaks Bulls record
It may have only been game one of a long 82 game season, and the Heat may have lost the game, but they have already surpassed one of the Chicago Bulls long-standing records from the Jordan era. Last night's regular season opener between the Heat and Celtics drew a record 7.4 million viewers, surpassing the previous record of 7.27 million for a Bulls-Lakers game in February 1996. However, nine more performances like last night's will keep the other Jordan-era record safe for another year. (The New York Times)
Toews featured in Men's Health
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Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is a StanleyCcup champion, a Conn Smythe award winner, and now he's a model of fitness according to Men's Health magazine. Toews is featured in an article called "Are you 'Men's Health' Fit," cited as an athlete who displays a "unique combination of speed, strength, power, and agility."
The article provides workout secrets from Toews as well as San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis, UFC fighter Josh Koscheck, and Ironman world champion Craig Alexander. (Men's Health)
Bulls name captains
Prior to their Wednesday night regular season opener, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau named the new team captains for the 2010 season. Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Carlos Boozer, and Luol Deng were all bestowed the honor.
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"I'm not as concerned about the naming of captains as I am about leadership," Thibodeau said. "To me, those four are our leaders. That's really what I'm looking for." (ChicagoBreakingSports)
NHL, Officials reach 4-year agreement
The National Hockey League board of governors and the NHL Officials Association have come to an agreement on a new four-year labor deal that will last through the 2013-2014 season. The deal was finally agreed upon on Oct. 4 after the officials worked the entire preseason without a labor contract in place.
"We are pleased to have reached a new agreement with our officials," NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said. "We look forward to working closely with our officials to ensure that the quality of our game continues to be the best that it can be." (Miami Herald)
Cubs' Jackson shows health
After being sidelined by an ankle injury suffered in Puerto Rico while playing for Team USA earlier this month, Brett Jackson, the Cubs No. 1 draft pick in 2009, has returned to the field in the Arizona Fall League. In his third game back Jackson hit a two run single, promptly stole second base, then scored on a base hit, showing the health of his ankle. (ChicagoBreakingSports)
Bulls to sign Beverly?
Rumors are beginning to spread that the Bulls may look to sign Patrick Beverly. Beverly was the second-round (42nd overall) draft pick of the Lakers in the 2009 draft but decided to stay in Europe. He was traded to the Heat in a draft-night deal and now finds himself job-less after being cut by the Heat on Monday. (SBNation)
Martz changing the game plan?
It looks like Mike Martz may be tweaking the Bears offensive game plan before next Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills. Martz said Wednesday that the offense is beginning to get more comfortable with his style of offense and he feels they have made great strides just in the last three weeks.
"Those are things now that they're more comfortable with than maybe they weren't as comfortable with before. As we move on, there are things that maybe we can be a little more complex and move in and out of as we need them," said Martz. (ChicagoBreakingSports)
Notre Dame student dies filming practice
A Notre Dame student died Wednesday after a tower used to tape football practices toppled over. The 21-year-old man was atop the hydraulic scissor lift when it fell. He was transported to a South Bend hospital, where he later died. Notre Dame says they will not identify the student until they are able to notify his family. (Fanhouse)