Chicago Sun-Times

Report: Jerry Reinsdorf telling sons to sell stake in Sox when he’s gone

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:44:14 -0500

Jerry Reinsdorf has told his family they should sell the White Sox and keep the Bulls after he is gone—but he doesn’t plan on that happening any time soon. The topic of future ownership of the Sox arose Tuesday in a story released by SportsBusiness Journal, which is honoring Reinsdorf in New York Wednesday night with its Lifetime Achievement Award. The publication interviewed Reinsdorf, 77, about his longtime sports ownerships in Chicago, and included a statement that ``the family succession plan calls for the Reinsdorfs to retain their stake in the Bulls while selling the White Sox. Michael Reinsdorf [Jerry’s …

Blackhawks’ easy season has turned tough

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:33:43 -0500

RICK MORRISSEY: Let’s face it, the Blackhawks have literally and figuratively skated through this season. Almost everything has come easy for them. They’ve not experienced even the vaguest feelings of impending doom.

Kevin Gregg solidifies closer role, likes makeup of Cubs

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:53:14 -0500

The Cubs are starting games off with a surprisingly strong rotation that figures to get even better with right-hander Matt Garza’s return Tuesday. And they are finishing games off better since the unexpected return of Kevin Gregg. After shuffling the closer role among Carlos Marmol, Kyuji Fujikawa and a committee of others, manager Dale Sveum seems to have found his go-to man. ‘‘[Gregg] has been perfect [in six save opportunities],’’ Sveum said. ‘‘He’s a guy who’s been in that situation many times in his career, and he knows how to get those last three outs.’’ Gregg’s first time in a …

Guilty plea in slashing death of Chicago Bears fan in Florida bar

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:26:11 -0500

Family, friends of William “Chris” Pettry, of Lake Villa, were relieved they wouldn’t have to endure a trial. They didn’t want to hear the gruesome details, once again, of how William “Chris” Pettry, a 42-year-old Lake Villa man died in what they called a “killer’s unprovoked and evil act.”

Notre Dame’s Jake Golic transfers to Cincinnati

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:50:00 -0500

Former Notre Dame tight end Jake Golic announced on Twitter that he is transferring to Cincinnati. “Can’t thank the ND family enough for all the love and support over the last 4 years at ND. You have made it a pleasure to be Irish!” Golic wrote on Twitter. “With that being said, I am incredibly excited about the opportunity of attending the University of Cincinnati and being a #bearcat!” Golic, whose father Mike also played for the Irish, appeared in five games for Notre Dame and did not have a catch. Jake Golic graduated from Notre Dame and will be …

Kevin Durant pledges $1M for Oklahoma tornado relief

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:12:00 -0500

Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant is pledging $1 million for tornado relief through his family foundation.

USGA gives long putters the short end of the stick

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:44:01 -0500

Golf’s governing bodies approved a rule Tuesday that outlaws the putting stroke used by four of the last six major champions, a move opposed by two major golf organizations that contend long putters are not hurting the game. The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and U.S. Golf Association said Rule 14-1b will take effect in 2016. “We recognize this has been a divisive issue, but after thorough consideration, we remain convinced that this is the right decision for golf,” R&A chief executive Peter Dawson said. The new rule does not ban the long putters, only the way they commonly are …