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How I became Unlimited — an ‘old’ writer embarks on new venture

Posted on August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 by Bruce Miles

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

Posted In UncategorizedTagged In Athletes Unlimited, Softball

RIP Tony Esposito: He helped lead a Blackhawks renaissance

Posted on August 10, 2021August 11, 2021 by Bruce Miles

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

Posted In UncategorizedTagged In Blackhawks, Hockey, Tony Esposito

A true spirit of radio, Donna Halper’s life and legacy are quite the Rush

Posted on August 1, 2021August 2, 2021 by Bruce Miles

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

Posted In UncategorizedTagged In Alex LIfeson, Donna Halper, Geddy Lee, Neil Peart, Rush, Writing

From ‘Hi, I’m Anthony,’ Rizzo needed no intro as he became the face of the Cubs

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Bruce Miles

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

Posted In UncategorizedTagged In Anthony Rizzo, Baseball, Chicago Cubs

‘Super proud’ Krutwig set to embark on pro career in Belgium after LUC success

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Bruce Miles

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

Posted In UncategorizedTagged In Basketball, Cameron Krutwig, Loyola University Chicago

Social media question: How do we mourn friends we’ve never met?

Posted on July 8, 2021July 9, 2021 by Bruce Miles

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

Posted In UncategorizedTagged In Cubs, Friendship, Sports

Managing Cubs managers throughout the years

Posted on July 6, 2021March 30, 2022 by Bruce Miles

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

Posted In BaseballTagged In Baseball, Cubs

English soccer voice Arlo White is Chicago’s very own

Posted on July 2, 2021July 3, 2021 by Bruce Miles

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

Posted In UncategorizedTagged In Chicago Cubs, Chicago Fire FC, Premier League, Soccer, WGN-TV

Kyle Schwarber now enjoying life as a leading (off) man

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Bruce Miles

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

Posted In UncategorizedTagged In Cubs, Kyle Schwarber, Nationals

Full time or freelance, it’s all about the storytelling

Posted on June 27, 2021June 27, 2021 by Bruce Miles

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

Posted In UncategorizedTagged In Loyola University Chicago

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