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Pondering Super Bowl music, from Beyonce to the Boss Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Some Super Bowl leftovers, some Hawks and Bulls talk and a whole lot more in this weeks' Spellman's Scorecard.
Super Bowl bitesFeb 3, 2013 12:00 AM
When Baltimore scored on the opening kickoff of the second half to make it 28-6 and then the lights went out for half an hour, you were running out of things to talk about other than the delicious dip, weren’t you? But not to worry, scoring 26 points in a 12- minute span solves that problem quickly, huh?. Thanks 49ers!
International Crown a great response to Solheim Jan 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Jerry Rich and the Solheim Cup, along with 120,000 fans who came out to witness the biennial women's professional golf event in 2009, made an impressive and lasting impression. And, as Mike Spellman explains, the new International Crown competition coming in 2016 to the Sugar Grove course could leave an even bigger one.
Spellman's Scorecard: Te'o a Bear? There are much bigger needs Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
If Manti Te'o is availabale when the Bears draft, should they take him? Mike ponders that and much more in this week's Scorecard.
Emery, Trestman certain have a meeting of the minds Jan 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Phil Emery and Marc Trestman were the happiest men in the land Thursday as a new chapter in Bears history began. Spellman's Scorecard looks at the Emery-Trestman synergy, the T'eo saga, and of course, much, much more.
NHL's condensed regular season not a bad thing at allJan 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Sometimes a work stoppage has some hidden benefits, most prominently a shorter regular season. Spellman's Scorecard talks about that,along Phil Emery's coaching search, the Wolves, the Blackhawks and much much more.
Spellman’s Scorecard: Bears GM knows of what he speaks Jan 4, 2013 12:00 AM
In this week's Scorecard, Mike likes the decisiveness of Bears general manager Phil Emery. He also likes that the PGA Tour kicks off this weekend from Hawaii, but that's a different story. Read that and more in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
Spellman’s Scorecard: The lists just keep on coming Dec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
It's that time of year when everyone publishes their lists. Spellman's Scorecard didn't want to be left out.
Spellman’s Scorecard: Survival kit full of food for thought Dec 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Spellman's Scorecard takes a look at the arrival of the first winter storm and the departure of A.J. and Jabari. Might Lovie be next?
Baseball’s power shifts to the West Coast Dec 13, 2012 12:00 AM
Spellman's scorecard talks about California being the golden state for baseball, the joy and pain of Barry Alvarez's return to the sideline, the Hawks, the Bears and much, much more.
Doeren’s departure from NIU pungently understandable Dec 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Mike Spellman understands the timing of college coaches leaving before bowls games are played, but he doesn't like it. There's no solution in sight either. "I'm not sure that there's a way to legislate or mandate that," NIU athletic director Jeff Compher told me. "I think there are a lot of fans and alumni out there who would like to see something like that put into place. But I haven't heard any schools or conferences or folks from the NCAA bring it up as anything that's a potential for the future."
United they (don’t) stand in track brouhahaNov 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Fines, hirings, big feet and a little bit of hockey. All that and more in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
Spellman’s Scorecard: Not feeling too good about Vikings game Nov 23, 2012 12:00 AM
It's a holiday edition of Spellman's Scorecard. A little bit of everything ... plus a little dessert.
Back in the day takes back seat to new reality Nov 16, 2012 12:00 AM
The uproar over Urlacher. The concern over Cutler. That and much more in Spellman's Scorecard.
Will Bears’ Peppers produce special prime-time show Nov 9, 2012 12:00 AM
All this talk about Houston's J.J. Watt, though legit, has me thinking we're in for a special prime-time performance by Julius Peppers, Mike Spellman writes in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
Ozzie last of a vocal, charismatic breedOct 26, 2012 12:00 AM
The firing of Ozzie Guillen marks the end of an era. Spellman's Scorecard discusses, Guillen, FOX's super slo-mo and even the Cubs and the White Sox - along with the usual nonsense.
Spellman’s Scorecard: Enough already on ‘sideline’ Cutler Oct 5, 2012 12:00 AM
An easier week for Jay Cutler? More intense negotiations between the NHL and its players? Naming winter storms? Mike Spellman is all over it in this week's Scorecard.
Bears Bites: Huge D in the Big D Oct 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Um, remember the last time the Bears marched into Dallas and simply crushed the Cowboys? The year was 1985. Too soon? Maybe, but why not think big? This and more from Mike Spellman.
‘D’ gets it done for BearsSep 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Mike Spellman is feeling good about the D,' feeling lukewarm about the O,' and feeling just a little better O'verall, even though a Monday night showdown in Big D' is cause for concern.
How about A.J., Youk wearing Cubbie blue next season? Sep 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Maybe the Cubs ought to look no further than across town to fill their needs at third base and catcher, says Mike Spellman in this week's Spellman's Scorecard. Kevin Youkilis and A.J. Pierzynski could provied the Cubs some instant leadership.