I’m not going to sugarcoat it folks. The Bulls don’t look good. Most of their average or above-average defenders are injured, and now they are allowing teams to put up point totals usually reserved for Madison Square Garden. Here’s some NBA links to ease the sting of our slide out of the 8th seed:

Before there [...]

Well it looks like the Bears have stepped up their game in the opening days of free agency. There will be some hits and given the Bears’ history under Jerry Angelo and Lovie Smith, there will be some misses. The Bears’ first catch?  Brandon Manumaleuna! We can always use more tight ends!

While rumors persist this [...]

Oh yeah, that Randy Wells fella.  He’ll need to step up as Lilly recovers from surgery and Zambrano is Zambrano. (Midwest Sports Fans)
Enjoy them while you still can Cubs fans, but Derrick Lee and Aramis Ramirez might not be with the team at the end of this season. (i94 Sports.com)
Some are optimistic in Detroit with [...]

With the NBA trade deadline looming and the momentum seemingly trending toward a few more before February 19th, here’s some interesting basketball links regarding upcoming trades and 2010 free agents.

Funny that the Rockets wouldn’t want John Salmons or Kirk Hinrich’s contracts when the Bulls don’t really care for them either. Sounds like we’ll hear if [...]

The Bulls will need to add some cheap rookie salaries next year to pair with Lebron and Chris Bosh. These guys suggest you start reading up on this Lithuanian lad. (Draft Express)
Care for some Mike Martz kool-aid? (Midwest Sports Fans)
Well you won’t find any high hopes for the Cubs’ Kevin Millar signing here. (Wrigleyville 23)
Harry Lughes [...]

Under Armor will have to make some industrial strength t-shirts for Terrence Cody if he’s to survive the Combine. (SI.com)
Stormin Norman has already pre-ordered his Xavier “I’ve had two Tommy John surgeries but you’re all assuming that I’ll pass this physical” Nady jersey for Opening Day. (Bleed Cubbie Blue)
I’m sure Dwayne Wade is thinking “All [...]

I feel like Aziz Ansari is everywhere I look these days.  With the Illini, Northwestern, and the Blackhawks losing last night (not to mention the Bulls collapse to the D-League Warriors) we could all use a laugh.  (Top Cultured)
Chris Bosh going to the Trailblazers?  I feel Toronto fans might have something to say about that.  [...]

Looks like AL Jefferson is on the trading blocks. You think the Bulls would want to pursue him, Troy Murphy, or Antawn Jamison as their low post scorer since signing Chris Bosh will result in Canada seceding from the union? [Yahoo Sports]
Matt Forte needs to take a page from Carlos Zambrano’s book and stay the [...]

Weird picture of Urlacher giving Grossman a headlock.  Why is Favre looking on in the background?  What does it all mean? [Blog Down]
The real reason Jimmy Claussen and Notre Dame are struggling may have nothing to do with on-field issues.  Just look at these chicks he’s with.  Yikes. [YepYep]
Derrick Rose was in GQ.  The kid [...]

Nolan Rhino just wants a hug.  Where are you going? [Sharapova's Thigh]
What will Allen Iverson’s fantasy impact be now that he’s back with the 76ers?  And don’t say he will win press conferences, because those don’t count for points in my league. [GMTR]
Robert Meacham’s crazy touchdown yesterday.  The Saints almost blew it, but thanks to [...]

The guy who cropped this photo had to know what he was doing.  Oh and boooo Indiana. [Deadspin]
Some movies for Jay Cutler and Bears fans.  Misery is all I can think of.  [Jay Cutler Superstar]
Bill Belichick blew it by going for it on 4th down in his own territory late in the game up 6.  [...]

Before rolling the Ravens this week, Ochocinco of the Bengals gave them gift baskets with deodorant in it.  So they wouldn’t sweat of course. Classy. [Ingamenow]
My Bulls weekly roundup.  I love writing those when the Bulls go 3-0 on the week.  Awesome. [Pippen Ain't Easy]
Free beer with every “bat-free” Spurs win.  Seriously. [BDL]
Any story involving [...]

Lance Briggs not only collects comic books, but writes his own personal blog about them which he updates almost daily.  He is fast becoming my favorite Bear (Cutler mancrush aside).  [Zoner]
The Bulls beat the Bucks, but it wasn’t pretty.  I mean like “I wish I hadn’t watched” ugly. Except for Deng’s 24-20 performance that is.  [...]

The drug use I could understand and believe about Agassi, but the fact that he wore a wig? Preposterous! [Hail Mary Jane]
Rob Ryan had some choice words for Jay Cutler yesterday.  I mean he literally lets loose with the profanity and its pretty clear in this video. [Blog Down, Chicago Bears]
Manu Ginobili catches a bat [...]

If the Bears were Simpsons, what would they be?  Ron Turner is definitely Seymour Skinner. [Jay Cutler Superstar]
10 things less painful to watch than the Bears game.  I’m going to guess there are a few more than that. [Zoner]
Marissa Miller presents Derrick Rose with Chicago’s Sexiest Athlete Award.  I was just looking at Marissa the [...]