from the SRN wires CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Simon Castro and left-hander Pedro Hernandez from the San Diego Padres in exchange for outfielder Carlos Quentin. Castro, 23, combined to go 7-8 with a 5.63 ERA (72 ER/115.0 IP) and 94 strikeouts in 22 combined starts between Class AA San […]
Archives for December 2011
Weekend Sports Report – 12/31/2011
with Les Grobstein, Steve Leventhal, and Alison Moran This is our final WSR show on YourSportsFan, because next week you will read about our new, improved website. Anyways, today’s show is about the last week of the NFL regular season, the last week of 2011, and perhaps the last week of Mike Martz as Bears […]
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They Said It
by Fred Pearlman Dallas Mavs Owner Mark Cuban, on his interest in purchasing the Dodgers: “My concern is someone is going to overpay. I’ve got a lot of money but not unlimited money. You don’t want all your money going to Frank McCourt. You want to be able to rebuild and invest in players.” From […]
Editors Choice: Graham Nash – "Military Madness"
The Acid Flashback streaming is coming! Here’s a little sample of what we play. This comes from his first solo release in may, 1971. He is assisted by bandmates David Crosby and Neil Young, along with Jerry Garcia and Phil Lesh from the Grateful Dead, as well as Dave Mason, David Lindley, and Rita Coolidge.
Five Chicago Bears Named to Pro Bowl
from the SRN News wires LAKE FOREST, IL – The Chicago Bears had five players selected to the 2012 Pro Bowl this season: LB Lance Briggs, RB Matt Forté, ST Corey Graham, CB Charles Tillman and LB Brian Urlacher. The five Pro Bowl selections for the Bears are the most for the team since having […]
Home Improvement USA – 12/27/11
with David Rusch and Steve Leventhal Ashton Ritchie from Scotts discusses lawn and garden for all seasons. Real Estate issues are covered with representatives from Grant, Griffeth, and Lackie. In the third guest segment, John Drengenberg (“Mr. Safety”) from Underwriters Laboratories makes a return appearance. Click to hear the program http://www.yoursportsfan.com/audio/hiusa/hiusa_20111227.mp3
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Worst of the Bears-Packers Showdown – 12/26/1996
We go back to Christmas Eve of 1996. The Packers were on their way to a date with New England in Super Bowl XXXI, and the Bears finished the season at 7-9. You will hear the debut of a very special Packer Dave “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” some bad jokes from producer “Ira Tating,” […]
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Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band – Crayons of Your Mind
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Weekend Sports Report – 12/24/11
with Les Grobstein, Steve Leventhal, and Alison Moran As the NFL season winds down, the Bears have their last important game, a continuation of the best rivalry in pro sports. We do the regular round table, have a holiday audio treat for Packer Dave, a preview of the Bulls – Lakers X-Mas Day game, and […]
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Movie Review – The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
If you’re looking for something light-hearted and amusing, go see the Chipmunks or the Muppets. If an intense, violent, dramatic thriller is your cup of tea, be sure to catch the newest adaptation of Steig Larsson’s international best seller. But beware, this film is not for the faint of heart. David Fincher (Seven, Fight Club, […]