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Chipper Jones. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Photo: Chipper Jones Is Fat

At one time, Chipper Jones was one of the best third basemen in the game – it seems like those days are long, long gone.

670 The Score–12 hours ago

DON ZIMMER CUBS

Photo: Don Zimmer Teddy Bear

One of the promotions the Tampa Bay Rays are giving out this season is the Don Zimmer “Zim Bear.” Check out the photo below.

670 The Score–13 hours ago

A swimmer for American Greyhound grabs a towel after taking a dip in Lake Michigan on New Year's Day in a Polar Plunge to raise awareness of efforts to find homes for retired greyhound racing dogs. (Credit: Steve Miller, WBBM)

Register For The Chicago Polar Plunge

The 12th annual Polar Plunge will take place at North Ave. Beach on Sunday, March 4 at 10 am.

670 The Score–16 hours ago

om Thibodeau of the Chicago Bulls gives instructions to Ronnie Brewer #11 (L) and Mike James. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Caller Of The Day: Unhappy With Mike James As Fourth-String PG

Bob called into The Boers and Bernstein Show to voice his displeasure with the Bulls’ decision to sign veteran point guard Mike James to his second 10-day contract with the team.

670 The Score–16 hours ago

Kenny Williams. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Kenny Williams: ‘Axelrod Can Pitch’

During one of The Score’s David Schuster’s updates from White Sox spring training today, general manager Kenny Williams decided to grab Schuster’s phone and weigh in on The Score.

670 The Score–17 hours ago

Marques Colston. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Biggs: Bears Have All The Money To Get Top WR

​With a projected $25 million in cap space, the Bears will have plenty of money to upgrade at key positions — like wide receiver.

670 The Score–17 hours ago

President Theo Epstein of the Chicago Cubs helps new manager Dale Sveum with his jersey during a press conference at Wrigley Field. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Wittenmyer: Cubs Doing All The Right Things

When Theo Epstein left Boston to join the Cubs as president of baseball operations, it was obvious change was coming.

670 The Score–18 hours ago

Pau Gasol. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Sheridan: Boozer For Gasol Makes Sense

After receiving criticism for reporting that Derrick Rose was campaigning for the Bulls to trade for Pau Gasol, Chris Sheridan of SheridanHoops.com stood by his report.

670 The Score–19 hours ago

Michael Jordan  in action against guard Reggie Miller of the Indiana Pacers. ( Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Allsport)

Flashback #37: Bulls Beat Pacers In Eastern Conference Finals (1998)

670 The Score’s 20th Anniversary Flashback #37: May 31, 1998 – Bulls beat the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals

670 The Score–19 hours ago

Michael Jordan  in action against guard Reggie Miller of the Indiana Pacers. ( Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Allsport)

Flashback #37: Bulls Beat Pacers In Eastern Conference Finals (1998)

670 The Score’s 20th Anniversary Flashback #37: May 31, 1998 – Bulls beat the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals

670 The Score–19 hours ago

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Play In The 2012 Charity Poker Championship

Join The Score’s Dan Bernstein and Children’s Oncology Services for the 2012 Charity Poker Championship.

670 The Score–2012/02/21

Jonathan Toews. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Zawaski: Toews Out Tonight With Upper Body Injury

Tonight, when the Blackhawks face off against the Detroit Red Wings, they’ll have to do so without their captain Jonathan Toews, who will miss at least this game with an upper body injury.

670 The Score–2012/02/21

Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls has a shot blocked by Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat during a game  at American Airlines Arena on January 29, 2012 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Bulls Have What It Takes To Take Down Heat

The Heat took round one when they knocked the Bulls out of the playoffs in the Eastern Conference Finals last season, but one NBA expert said the Bulls have what it takes to take down the Heat.

670 The Score–2012/02/21

Derrick Rose. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Gill: Rose At ’95 Percent’ In Return To Bulls

While Rose didn’t look to be 100 percent in his return, one NBA expert said he was close.

670 The Score–2012/02/21

Greg Maddux winds back to pitch during a game in the 1988 season at Wrigley Field.  (Photo by: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images )

Caller Of The Day: Greg Maddux Not a First-Ballot HOFer

(WSCR) We’ll start by saying this: In 23 seasons, Greg Maddux garnered 355 wins, 3,371 strikeouts to 999 walks with a 3.16 ERA. Maddux was voted to eight All Star games, he was a World [...]

670 The Score–2012/02/21

Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks to pass against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center on February 19, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

‘Hawks Could Make Some Moves Before Trade Deadline

One hockey expert thinks the ‘Hawks could be in line to make some moves before the looming trade deadline.

670 The Score–2012/02/21

Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano gets a hit off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis to drive in a run in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011 in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Rogers: Cubs Will Be ‘A Pleasant Surprise’

While there isn’t much hope for a World Series on either side of Chicago, one baseball expert thinks one side might be a little more exciting than the other.

670 The Score–2012/02/21

Pau Gasol and Carlos Boozer. (Photo by Ray Amati/NBAE and Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Johnson: Lobbying For Another Player ‘Isn’t Who Rose Is’

Derrick Rose’s return to the Bulls after missing five games wasn’t the only news surrounding the team over the past few days.

670 The Score–2012/02/21

Kerry Wood winds up to throw a pitch during the Cubs 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on May 6, 1998.

Flashback #36: Kerry Wood Strikes Out 20 (1998)

670 The Score’s 20th Anniversary Flashback #36: May 6, 1998 – Kerry Wood Strikes Out 20

670 The Score–2012/02/21

Kerry Wood winds up to throw a pitch during the Cubs 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on May 6, 1998.

Flashback #36: Kerry Wood Strikes Out 20 (1998)

670 The Score’s 20th Anniversary Flashback #36: May 6, 1998 – Kerry Wood Strikes Out 20

670 The Score–2012/02/21