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Searching for Bartman

It's a steamy, hot Chicago afternoon, and deep inside my own personal heaven I am searching for hell. The Steve Bartman seat.

It's time for sincere apologies to Bartman

You might have heard or read that Moises Alou has acknowledged he had no chance of catching the infamous foul ball in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field.

Congressional hearing just as much about Mitchell as Clemens

As titillating, tawdry and undignified as the blood feud between Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee has been, the real showdown Wednesday before Congress is not between Clemens and McNamee, but between Clemens and former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell.

Indiana gets list of alleged violations related to phone calls

The NCAA sent a notice of allegations to Indiana University last Friday detailing major violations in its men's basketball program, multiple sources told ESPN.com.

7 young pitchers who could be injury risks

The unofficial industry standard is that no young pitcher should throw more than 30 more innings than he did the previous season. It's a general rule of thumb, and one I've been tracking for about a decade.

Father arrested for forcing son to wear Green Bay Packers jersey

PORTAGE, Wis. -- Upset that his 7-year-old son wouldn't wear a Green Bay Packers jersey during the team's playoff victory Saturday, a man restrained the boy for an hour with tape and taped the jersey onto him.

Appreciating Maddux, Glavine

In time, more names will come out, and some, like Roger Clemens, will have time to prove their innocence.

You can't take Christ out of Christmas

Because of all the politically correct idiots, we are being encouraged to stop saying "Merry Christmas" for the more palatable "Happy Holidays." What the heck are "Seasons Greetings"? Can someone tell me what season we are greeting folks about? A Christmas tree? Oh, no! It's now  …

A Dozen Reasons Why You Should Have Sex Tonight

Sex – it does the body good.

7-year-old hero: Child shot protecting mom hailed a hero

DETROIT - As the gunman was about to open fire, 7-year-old Alexis Goggins lunged from the back seat of the SUV and threw herself across her mom, crying, "Don't hurt my mother!"

Bank Gives Away Money

FARGO, N.D. - A bank is giving its full-time employees $1,000 each and part-time employees $500 each with one condition -- it must be given to people in need.

Petty Family Planning New Camp for Ill Children in the Midwest

Kyle Petty is one of NASCAR's most popular drivers and he also helps run the legendary Petty Enterprises team that is owned by his father, Richard Petty. But it was his role as humanitarian that brought Petty to Kansas City this week.

THE MAGLEV: The Super-powered Magnetic Wind Turbine

Renewable energy produced from the wind has garnered much attention and support in recent years but is often criticized for its low output and lack of reliability. But now a super power wind turbine has come along that may be just what the renewable energy industry needs.

Wood to return with Cubs in 2008

Kerry Wood is staying put. The Cubs agreed Monday to a one-year contract with the free agent pitcher, who had been courted by other teams as a setup pitcher.

McDonough stepping down as president

John McDonough, who has been with the Cubs since October 1983, most recently as team president, is reportedly stepping down to take over the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks.

Wrigley renovations near completion

By noon Saturday, all of the new sod at Wrigley Field will be installed. By Opening Day 2008, the Cubs players won't have to worry about excessive rain delays or uneven turf.

Fighter Plane Found 65 Years After Crash

For 65 years, this Second World War fighter had lain hidden under the surface of a beach where it crash-landed. Just a short distance above it, holidaying families have built sandcastles, strolled and swum, all unaware of its existence.

9 Words That Don't Mean What You Think

The English language is under assault by stupid people who use words they don't understand, and is defended by pompous asses who like to correct those people. We're not sure who to side with.

High-quality YouTube videos coming soon

YouTube co-founder Steve Chen, speaking at the NewTeeVee Live conference today, confirmed that high-quality YouTube video streams are coming soon.

NASCAR's Top 10 Moments From 2007

The 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup season will not soon be forgotten. When it comes to memorable moments and historic crossroads, the season — which ends on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway — will be remembered for highs, lows and everything in between.

Teenager Arrested for Stealing Virtual Furniture

A Dutch teenager has been arrested for allegedly stealing virtual furniture from "rooms" in Habbo Hotel, a 3D social networking website. The 17-year-old is accused of stealing 4,000 euros (£2,840) worth of virtual furniture, bought with real money.

Mysterious Blue Gas Stalks Gas Station Customers

Bug? Glare? Ghost?

'House' of cards? No, he stacks skyscrapers

Bryan Berg spends much of his life in a house of cards. Literally. Berg, the Guinness World Record-honored "Cardstacker," has devoted his career to building houses of playing cards -- and skyscrapers, domes, cathedrals and stadiums, too.

Rex Grossman is the No. 1 quarterback

The Bears (4-5) will look to climb to .500 for the first time since Week 2 with the former first-round pick at the helm based on the fact that he was with the first team during the beginning of Wednesday's practice and Brian Griese was sidelined, recovering from a bruised left  …

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