The Los Angeles Dodgers have been sold! For over $1 billion! Cue up the Dr. Evil voice. Boss Frank McCourt and Major League Baseball (MLB) settled on a court-supervised auction of the bankrupt franchise. The L.A. Dodgers ballpark, Dodger Stadium ballpark, land rights and television rights could all be included in the potential package of goods sold. After the jump … [Read more...] about L.A. Dodgers Finally Sold; McCourt and MLB still in Big Mess (Video)
Magic Johnson
Bulls vs. Pacers: Game 3 Preview is as obvious as it should be
When the ping-pong balls came up all things Chicago Bulls on that fateful night in 2008, the next month was filled with pundits prognosticating on the proper thing to do. When John Paxson made his decision, many lauded the choice. We knew Derrick Rose was going to be good. We knew he would be a solid addition to a team looking for an identity. However, no one can … [Read more...] about Bulls vs. Pacers: Game 3 Preview is as obvious as it should be
Midwest Swing Sweet 16 Edition
NCAA Championship Drinking Game
By: David K. and Peter Christian Do you really have zero interest in watching the NCAA Tournament Championship between North Carolina and Michigan State? Neither do David K. and Peter Christian. But rather than spurning the title game to watch a below-average season of 24, play our NCAA Championship Drinking Game. Brackets Busted? Who cares, get completely and utterly … [Read more...] about NCAA Championship Drinking Game
Michigan State Now Midwest’s Premier Program
By Paul M. Banks Before it was an environmental clarion call spouted by business and government leaders everywhere, the phrase “go green” was the Michigan State Spartans’ battle cry. For those lucky enough to be in Detroit this weekend (Yes, it’s weird describing Detroit as a coveted destination) you’ll hear lots of “go green” and “go white” as MSU becomes the first team … [Read more...] about Michigan State Now Midwest’s Premier Program
Sports Mt. Rushmore
By the TSB Staff This Sports Bank collaboration is pretty self-explanatory. You’ve probably seen the bit on SportsCenter PAUL M. BANKS RED GRANGE: The Babe Ruth of football, along with Papa Bear Halas pretty much invented the NFL- America’s best loved league. He was so big he had two nicknames “Wheaton Iceman” and “Galloping Ghost” en route to becoming professional … [Read more...] about Sports Mt. Rushmore
Illini Lose Ludicrously Ugly Game
By Paul M. Banks When you saw the box score of #16 Illinois’ (21-6, 9-5) 38-33 home loss to unranked Penn St. (19-8, 8-6) on Wednesday night, you might have thought you were glancing at a Girls’ high school basketball result. In football, the two schools combined to score 62 points last fall, in roundball just nine more. If you ever wondered why the Big Ten, the 2nd … [Read more...] about Illini Lose Ludicrously Ugly Game