Can an old sports writer learn new tricks? Well, this one can — and who am I calling old anyway? It’s been almost two years Continue Reading
Bruce Miles
RIP Tony Esposito: He helped lead a Blackhawks renaissance
In the fall of 1969, a hockey renaissance was taking place on the West Side of Chicago. Its narrator was the great Lloyd Pettit. “A Continue Reading
A true spirit of radio, Donna Halper’s life and legacy are quite the Rush
Donna Halper is an American treasure best known for discovering a Canadian gem. Ask any fan of the Hall of Fame rock band Rush, and Continue Reading
From ‘Hi, I’m Anthony,’ Rizzo needed no intro as he became the face of the Cubs
I’ll admit to having a soft spot for Anthony Rizzo. On the day of his call-up to the Cubs in 2012, Rizzo went around to Continue Reading
‘Super proud’ Krutwig set to embark on pro career in Belgium after LUC success
During the past four years, Cameron Krutwig became one of the most recognizable young student-athletes in Chicago, if not the entire nation. As a freshman, Continue Reading
Social media question: How do we mourn friends we’ve never met?
I’m no grief counselor or psychologist. I don’t even play one on the blog. But the passing of a Facebook friend I have never met Continue Reading
Managing Cubs managers throughout the years
Few jobs require one to meet with the media twice a day. Such is the life of a Major League Baseball Manager. Joe Maddon was Continue Reading
English soccer voice Arlo White is Chicago’s very own
The English are big on their titles, but please allow an American to bestow the title of Honorary Chicagoan on Arlo White. Seems only right, Continue Reading
Kyle Schwarber now enjoying life as a leading (off) man
Joe Maddon didn’t “ruin” Kyle Schwarber when he moved him to the leadoff spot for the Cubs in a surprise moved to start the 2017 Continue Reading
Full time or freelance, it’s all about the storytelling
It’s been nearly two years since I took a voluntary buyout and retired from the Daily Herald after 31 years, the last 22 as the Continue Reading