Today's Links

• Just when you think things can't get any worse for Eddy Curry, the mother of one of his children gets murdered. Even after everything that has gone on with him, my sympathies go out to him.
• The Bulls suck.
  
• Joe Torre's new tell-all book about the Yankees is very interesting. Some highlights include ripping on A-Rod and Steinbrenner being the evil emperor you thought he was. Big surprise.
• Derrick Rose is thinking about rejecting an invitation to take part in the skills challenge at all-star weekend. First Tyrus disses his invite to be in the dunk contest, now this? What is it with Bulls rookies?
• The East beat the West in the NHL All-Star game, but apparently Toews and Kane looked good.
  
• Illinois gets a big win at home against the Badgers. If only Indiana could have pulled out the win against Minnesota, the Illini could have moved up in the Big Ten standings. That's right, I'm cheering for IU since they are so bad I'm not worried if they get a win here or there.
  
• Michael Redd's knee goes "CRACK" and so goes the Bucks season. Good luck getting to the playoffs with the rest of that bunch Coach Skiles.
• Even Sox fans are acknowledging the Ricketts family may be good for the Cubs.
  

Today's Links-Christmas Eve Edition

• An interesting look at whether Jordan or Pippen could have stopped Lebron.
  
• Apparently Toews and Kane are inching closer to all-star bids. Vote now!
  
• What is this new hotel/complex that is being built across from Wrigley Field. I'm a "purist" (whatever that means), so I don't like the idea but it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world if done correctly.
  
• Illinois finally wins a game against someone I've heard of! Missouri is decent, but I didn't know they were ranked! What's the story with Alex Legion?
• Crazy drunk Bears fan found wandering around the Field Museum after the Bears game.
  
• Top ten Bears moments in 2008.
• Rose and Gordon were in foul trouble all night and the Bulls generally looked like garbage in front of a thin, unenthusiastic Detroit crowd. Oh, and they lost.
• Texeira signs with the Yankees for a billion dollars (180 over 8 years). Take a look at these interesting factoids about the Yankees salaries. On the one hand, they can take all the talent they want to the American League; on the other, f$#% them.