The last time the Sklar Brothers performed stand-up on New Year’s Eve was more than a decade ago in Sacramento, according to Randy Sklar. Known for their quick banter as seen on cult TV show Cheap Seats on ESPN Classic, and as co-hosts of the podcast Dumb People Town, the twin brothers who perform together […]
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Benny, the Bulls fan
Why one of Chicago’s most loyal Bulls fans missed the opening of The Last Dance
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An ESPN podcast documentary gets a first-of-its-kind premiere party in Chicago
An ESPN audio documentary about former MLB star Jose Canseco will make its world premiere in front of a live audience in Chicago.
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New Joe Maddon strategy comes out of left field
The Cubs’ manager orchestrates an extra-inning victory just as the not-time-to-panic stage was looming.
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Bill Simmons is good at being Bill Simmons on HBO’s Any Given Wednesday
The famous sports columnist and podcaster gets a half-hour slot on the cable network.
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Is ESPN honoring a principled football team or should it mind its own business?
The continuing repercussions from the racial protests at Mizzou.
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O.J.: Made in America isn’t about O.J., it’s about us
ESPN’s O.J.: Made In America is about so much more than just O.J. Simpson.
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Extra! Extra! Bears win Super Bowl XX—again
For the 30th straight year, the 1985 Chicago Bears have won Super Bowl XX, and our town has gone a little bit crazy.
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Sexism is alive and well in 21st-century sportscasting
The case of ESPN sportscaster Jessica Mendoza shows that there are still a lot of people who can’t take women seriously—especially about sports.
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How the NFL draft has changed since it was last held in Chicago, 51 years ago
To say that a lot has changed in the 51 years since Chicago hosted the NFL draft is beyond an understatement.
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Aaron Kromer did what the press wants from a source, but was that the right thing to do?
Mixed media feelilngs about Aaron Kromer’s indiscretion
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Who’s ultimately responsible for the Ray Rice disgrace?
The media look for the ultimate power—and scapegoat—in the NFL’s latest scandal.