jharvey+FollowWhy Chicagoans have mangled fingersEvery bent finger and swollen knuckle you see on Chicago’s ballfields tells a story—16-inch softball is a badge of honor, but it’s brutal on the hands. Players like Mickey Balestri have a whole collection of war wounds: broken thumbs, crooked digits, and tendons torn by barehanded catches. Local hand surgeons say the city’s unique, no-glove tradition keeps them busy every summer, patching up everything from “mallet fingers” to “swan necks.” Despite the pain, folks keep coming back for more. What’s the wildest sports injury you’ve seen or had? Would you risk your hands for the love of the game? #Sports #Chicago #Softball10519Share
Andrew Anderson+FollowIs this one of those win-win trades in the NBA?Josh Giddey is thriving in Chicago, looking like their future all star player. Alex Caruso is locking down defensively in OKC, ready to help them repeat in the new season. It’s not often both sides of a trade come out better... but this one might be the exception. #NBA #JoshGiddey #AlexCaruso #Bulls #Thunder #NBATrades #Chicago #Oklahoma 332Share
Nicholas Buchanan+FollowJosh Giddey joins Michael Jordan in historic Bulls clubGiddey recorded back-to-back triple-doubles for the Chicago Bulls, becoming the first Bull since Michael Jordan (1988-89) to do it. His latest came in a gritty comeback win vs the Philadelphia 76ers (29 PTS, 15 REB, 12 AST), dragging his team from 24-points down. Are we witnessing the rise of Giddey as a franchise-face for the Bulls? #NBA #Chicago #Bulls #JoshGiddey #TripleDouble #NBAStats 623Share
