Ed Sherman
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Love him or hate him, Bill Belichick bio offers revealing portrait of coach — plus more sports books reviewed
"Belichick" by Ian O'Connor, "The League" by John Eisenberg, and "The Story of Baseball in 100 Photographs" by Sports Illustrated are reviewed in this week's sports book roundup. → Read More
Babe Ruth bio sheds new light, plus more sports books reviewed
"The Big Fella" by Jane Leavy, "City of Champions" by Hank Gola and "The Prodigy" by John Feinstein reviewed in this week's sports book roundup. → Read More
Babe Ruth bio sheds new light, plus more sports books reviewed
"The Big Fella" by Jane Leavy, "City of Champions" by Hank Gola and "The Prodigy" by John Feinstein reviewed in this week's sports book roundup. → Read More
Kick off football season with these entertaining new books
"Football for a Buck" by Jeff Pearlman, "Jim Brown" by Dave Zirin, and "Beyond Broadway Joe" by Bob Lederer are reviewed in this week's sports book roundup. → Read More
Presidential baseball: Doesn't get more American than that, plus more sports books reviewed
"The Presidents and the Pastime" by Curt Smith, "I'm Keith Hernandez" by Keith Hernandez and "A Course Called Scotland" by Tom Coyne in sports roundup. → Read More
From the players to the Pimm's, a visit to Wimbledon is a winning experience
The Championships at Wimbledon take place July 2-15 this year. While tickets aren't easy to come by, it's worth a try to witness the greatest tennis tournament in action. → Read More
Sports books reviewed: Tiger Woods, Ken Harrelson bios, plus a look back at some epically bad baseball uniforms
'Tiger Woods' by Jeff Benedict, 'Hawk' by Ken Harrelson, and Armen Keteyian, and 'Winning Ugly' by Todd Radom reviewed. → Read More
Sports book roundup: Cubs books in time for Opening Day and more
'Try Not to Suck,' a biography of Joe Maddon by Bill Chastain and Jesse Rogers; "Tinkers to Evers to Chance" by David Rapp; and "Basketball: Great Writing About America's Game" from the Library of America, reviewed in this week's Sports Book Roundup. → Read More
Hawk Harrelson, preparing for 33rd season in booth, one of White Sox's great storytellers
Hawk Harrelson is just one of the many great storytellers in White Sox history with Bob Elson and Harry Caray also afforded legendary status. → Read More
Counterpoint: Rebuilt Wrigley Field outdated in 20 years
Fans put up with the worst amenities in baseball so they can cling to the past → Read More
Blackhawks voice Pat Foley's journey to Hockey Hall of Fame
Pat Foley's long career as the voice of the Chicago Blackhawks will reach its pinnacle Monday in a ceremony at the Hockey Hall of Fame. → Read More
Cubs World Series would be 'cherry on top' of career for Fox's Joe Buck
Joe Buck says there still is one huge item on his wish list. "If I could call Cubs games in the World Series, it would be the highlight of my career." → Read More
Book by 'Concussion' doctor is recommended reading for parents of football kids
'Truth Doesn't Have a Side' by Bennet Omalu and Mark Tabb; 'The Streak' by John Eisenberg; and 'The First Major' by John Feinstein reviewed in this week's sports book roundup. → Read More
Sandy Koufax vs. Ken Holtzman: The 1966 matchup of two Jewish pitching stars
On Sept. 25, 1966, Jewish pitchers Sandy Koufax and Ken Holtzman faced off at Wrigley Field for the Dodgers and the Cubs. → Read More
Future of TV sports: Pay up or be blacked out
Viewing fans caught in a squeeze play as rates and rights fees continue to rise. How much will the market bear? → Read More
Where are they now? Former Dolphin Trace Armstrong busy as agent for big-name coaches
Trace Armstrong's work with NFLPA motivated him toward career as an agent. Among his clients are Packers coach Mike McCarthy and Ohio State's Urban Meyer. → Read More
Where are they now? Former Bear Trace Armstrong busy as agent for coaches
Trace Armstrong's work with NFLPA motivated him toward career as an agent. Among his clients are Packers coach Mike McCarthy and Ohio State's Urban Meyer. → Read More
Shut out of the locker room with a deadline looming, Claire Smith had a job to do
It is hard to recall more universal acclaim for a sports journalism honor than Claire Smith being named the recipient of the 2017 J.G. Taylor Spink Award. She will take part in the Hall of Fame ind… → Read More
He’s the most-read golf writer in the world. He just wants a little more company.
Doug Ferguson arguably is the most-read golf writer in the world. He doesn’t necessarily think that it is a good thing. Ferguson is at his usual perch this week for the U.S. Open at Erin Hills, loc… → Read More
Meet the reporter who’s covered LeBron James since he was a high school player
Brian Windhorst goes so far back with LeBron James, he actually had to beg his editor at the Akron Beacon Journal to report on his games. In fact, Windhorst wasn’t even sure of the future superstar… → Read More