Since I last blogged, the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup for the first time in ages.  The city went crazy.  Richie and I spent the afternoon wandering through the celebration parade in between World Cup soccer matches (it was a good Friday!).  Over 2 million people turned out for the parade.

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That meant the end of the Hockey season and Baseball is in full swing.  And guess what – the Chicago White Sox lead their division and are currently the hottest team in baseball!  Since June 9, American League Central-leading Chicago is 33-11 overall and 18-1 at home. Before the surge, the Sox were 24-33 and 9 1/2 games behind Minnesota. They are now 60-45 and 1 1/2 ahead.  The White Sox last won the World Series in 2005.

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No team has ever won all four major championships at the same time.  We have the hockey – we are looking good in the baseball – the Bulls (basketball) are resurgent – unfortunately the Bears (football) suck… almost as much as this 1985 promo shot of them…

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- Hamish

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