Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Cubs Win Cubs Win

The Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4. Kris Bryant tied the game up in the bottom of the 9th inning on a single, which scored Jon Jay. Addison Russell hits the 3-run walk-off home run, which won the game in the bottom of the 9th inning. Next series the Cubs will have is against the Cincinnati Reds. First game starts on April 21 at 7:10pm EST in Cincinnati.
Pitching Matchup: Jon Lester vs. Tim Aldeman









Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Bulls Take Game 2

The Chicago Bulls beat the Boston Celtics 111-97. Very impressive win for the Bulls as they take a  2-0 lead series back to Chicago for the next two games. Both Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler scored 22 points, something that the Bulls need to keep doing in order to win the series. Next game is on April 21 at 7:00pm EST in Chicago.
Highlights: http://www.nba.com/games/20170418/CHIBOS#/video

Cubs Win

The Cubs beat the Brewers 9-7. Shaky start to the game, but the Cubs offense explodes in the 6th inning scoring 4 runs to help seal the win. Wade Davis gets his 3rd save of the season to secure the W for the Cubs. Wednesday's game time starts at 2:20pm EST.
Pitching matchup Milone vs. Hendricks









Highlights: https://www.mlb.com/gameday/brewers-vs-cubs/2017/04/18/490304?partnerId=LR_box#game_tab=videos,game_state=final,game=490304

Nashville Takes Game 3

The Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime last night to win 3-2, and they take a series lead 3-0. This is a terrible hole the Blackhawks have dug themselves in. In order for them to move on to the next round they will need to win the next four games, two of which are back on home ice in Chicago. Game 4 is on April 20 at 8:00pm EST.
Highlights of Game 3: https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/chi-vs-nsh/2017/04/17/2016030153/recap/box-score#game=2016030153,game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box-score

Brewers beat Cubs

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs last night 6-3. This the forth consecutive game the cubs have lost. John Lackey was pitching last night a gave up seven hits, three of which were home runs. Cubs can get redemption tonight when they play the Brewers tonight at 8:05pm EST.
Pitching matchup, Nelson vs. Anderson.








https://www.mlb.com/gameday/brewers-vs-cubs/2017/04/18/490304?partnerId=LR_preview#game_tab=box,game_state=preview,game=490304

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Bulls Take Game One

The Chicago Bulls beat the Boston Celtics 106-102. Jimmy Butler leads the Bulls to take game one and had 30 point game, 15 of which were scored in the forth period. Next game is in Boston on April 18th at 8:00pm EST.

http://www.nba.com/games/20170416/CHIBOS#/video

Pirates sweep Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago Cubs 6-1. It's terrible that the Cubs got swept and got out scored  
10-18 in three games. It's early in the season, hopefully we get the offense going. Next series coming up is against the Brewers at Wrigley, Anderson vs. Lackey.



Saturday, April 15, 2017

Nashville Takes Game Two

The Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-0. Nashville takes a two game advantage in a seven game series heading back to Nashville, not looking good for the hawks at the moment. They now have been shutout twice in both playoff games, last time this happened was in 2002. Next game is on April 17 in Nashville at 9:30 EST.

https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nsh-vs-chi/2017/04/15/2016030152/recap/box-score#game=2016030152,game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=box-score

Bears Resign Linebacker

The Chicago Bears announced today that they have resigned Sam Acho to a one-year deal. Acho started six games last season, and recorded one sack and 40 tackles. Acho is entering his 7th season in the NFL.


Pirates Win Again

Pirates beat the Cubs 8-7. Cubs started off hot by scoring 4 runs in the 1st inning but it wasn't enough to hold off the Pirates who scored 5 runs in the 7th inning to take the lead. Also, Kris Bryant had 2 hits, 2 home runs. Pitching matchup tomorrow is Lester vs. Taillon, game starts at 2:20 EST.


https://www.mlb.com/gameday/pirates-vs-cubs/2017/04/15/490265?partnerId=LR_box#game_tab=box,game_state=final,game=490265

Friday, April 14, 2017

Pirates Win

Pittsburg Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 6-4. Garrit Cole pitches 6 innings with 6 hits, 5 strikeouts and out duels Kyle Hendricks who pitched 5 innings with 6 hits, 3 Strikeouts. Tomorrow game time starts at 2:20pm EST.


https://www.mlb.com/gameday/pirates-vs-cubs/2017/04/14/490250?partnerId=LR_box#game_tab=box,game_state=final,game=490250

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Nashville Takes Game One

Nashville Predators beat Chicago Blackhwaks 1-0. The Predators played a prefect defensive game with blocking 26 shots and 29 saves by Pekka Rinne. Game 2 is on Saturday the 15th at 8:00pm in Chicago.


https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nsh-vs-chi/2017/04/13/2016030151/recap/box-score#game=2016030151,game_state=final,lock_state=final,game_tab=stats

Cubs Win

Cubs beat the dodgers 4-0. Brent Anderson gets the win and pitched 5 innings and gave up 3 hits and 4 walks. Both Anthony Rizzo and Addison Russell hit solo home runs. Cubs next opponent is against the Pittsburgh pirates this weekend at Wrigley field.


Game tonight

Blackhawks play Predators tonight at 8:00 on NBCSN. This is game one of a seven game series. Should be a good one, GO HAWKS!


Wednesday, April 12, 2017

NBA Playoffs

Chicago Bulls beat the New York Nets 112-73 tonight, which means that they will be the 8th seed going into the Eastern Conference Playoffs. 1st round they will face the Boston Celtics for a best of seven games. Times and Dates of the games TBD.


Championship Rings

Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs had an off day, and were presented with their 2016 Championship rings. They have 108 diamonds in each ring.


Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Cubs Raise Banners, and Walk-Off with a Win

Anthony Rizzo hits the game-winning single in the 9th inning to beat the Dodgers 3-2. It was the first time at Wrigley Field that a World Series Banner was raised.





Monday, April 10, 2017

Prize Money

I wish I was a professional golfer. Even if I were to placed 50th in the Masters, I would still make over $27,000.

http://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/2017-masters-prize-money-purse-payouts-for-each-golfer-from-11m-pool/

Hockey playoffs

The teams are set and ready for the NHL Stanley cup playoffs. Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators for round one, starts Thursday the 14th at 7pm. Go Hawks!

https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-playoffs-round-1-schedule/c-280159064?tid=287339198

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Cubs Win

The Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4. Arrieta pitches 7 inning, 3 hit, 10 strikeouts as the Cubs go to a 4-2 record overall. Tomorrow they play the Dodgers and unveil their World Series banner. Game starts at 8:05pm EST. #flytheW
https://www.mlb.com/gameday/cubs-vs-brewers/2017/04/09/490180#game_tab=box,game_state=final,game=490180

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

North Carolina Win National Championship

North Carolina bounces back to beat Gonzaga for NCAA title crown. Justin Jackson delivered the go-ahead 3-point play and North Carolina scored the last eight points for a 71-65 win over Gonzaga. It's North Carolina's 6th National Basketball Championship.

http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=19073427

Less Than a Week Away

The Chicago Cubs are less than a week away from playing at home. The Cubs host the Dodgers at Wrigley, and will celebrate the 2016 World Series Championship from last year. A new renovation they did to the field is that, the bullpens have been taken off the field and placed underneath the Budweiser bleachers. The grass is in, and we're ready to play ball. #flytheW