Monday, Dec. 13, 2010
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Fergie goes postal
Hall of Famer, and former Cub, Fergie Jenkins has added yet another achievement to his already-lengthy list of accomplishments; his own stamp. On Monday, Jenkins' 68th birthday, he was honored by Canada Post as they conducted a print run of his stamps, which will help commemorate Black History month this coming February. Jenkins is the only Canadian in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. (USA Today)
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Favre's record streak ends
The last time Vikings quarterback Brett Favre missed a game President Bush was in office. The first one. After 297 consecutive starts, dating back to 1992, Favre's consecutive starts has come to an end. He did not suit up for Monday Night's game against the New York Giants in Detroit due to a shoulder injury. Tavaris Jackson will start in Favre's place. (ChicagoBreakingSports)
Taylor's knee problem not serious
Bears backup running back Chester Taylor reportedly had swelling in his left knee last week but the injury is apparently not serious. Taylor still played in the game on Sunday against the Patriots, even scoring on a 1-yard touchdown run.
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"I feel pretty good,'' Taylor said during open locker room Monday. "I had treatment all week last week, so I'm ready to go this week.'' (ChicagoBreakingSports)
Decision on BearsVikings must come Tuesday
The University of Minnesota has informed the Vikings that if they plan to play the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium next Monday while the Metrodome is being repaired, they will need to know by Tuesday. While the Vikings have not yet formally asked the University of Minnesota Gophers to use their stadium, it is one of the options being considered. The Gophers say they will need time to clean up the field and get it into playing shape in time for the game.
"We had an eight inch snow two weeks before the Iowa game; that was a pretty big task getting that much snow out," said Scott Ellison, University of Minnesota associate athletic director. "Now were facing 17 inches and drifts, so its something were still looking at, to come up with a plan of attack. ... It was hard enough with eight inches. Now we have four feet drifts. Getting that out is going to be a challenge. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Cavallari disappointed in Bears
Apparently Kristin Cavallari, former "Hills" star and current Jay-Cutler-girlfriend, was less than impressed by the Bears performance on Sunday. Cavallari, who was unable to make the game, watched the Patriots trample the Bears by a score of 36-7 from a sports bar in West Hollywood. Sources are saying that Cavallari left the bar "disappointed" after the embarrassing performance by her boyfriend's Bears. (The Daily Jolt)
Chicago loses the 'Stars
The Chicago Red Stars announced on Monday that they would be suspending operations because they do not have the necessary capital to play in the upcoming 2011 Women's Professional Soccer season.
"This has been a very difficult and complex decision," Red Stars Part-Owner and GovernorArnim Whisler said. "We love this team, our players, staff and fans.Everything was trending well for our breakthrough 2011 season, but theabrupt loss of the Bay Area team scared away some of our plannedinvestors, and we simply could not recover in time." (Our Sports Central)
Sox sign Bruney
The White Sox have signed reliever Brian Bruney to a minor league deal. Bruney, 28, experienced serious struggles in only 17.2 innings for the Nationals in 2010, after being traded by the Yankees. Bruney was released and then spent the rest of the season in the Mets and Brewers minor league systems. (MLB Trade Rumors)