Williams Enshrined, Castro Benched, Cubs Lose Connor McKnight

Sweet Swingin’ Billy Williams was enshrined on Addison and Sheffield Tuesday.  A bronze statue of his likeness was unveiled in front of his fans, his teamates and Cubs’ ownership.  The crowd heard a who’s-who list of Cubs legends–including Ron Santo, Ernie Banks and Fergie Jenkins– recount their experiences with the Hall-of-Fame outfielder.

Williams had his day in the sun but a current Cub spent his day in the shade–or at least the game.  Starlin Castro sat a second consecutive game as his benching by Cubs manager Mike Quade continues.  Monday Quade told reporters that Castro would sit a few days to “reflect” on his play; this stemming from a pair of mental mistakes in the Cubs loss to the Mets on Sunday.

Quade, asked whether he’d deal with a veteran in the same manner, said, “Everything is different. … You may challenge a veteran more.  There’s no question that you handle veterans versus young players in different ways.  Arguably, some of the lapses in concentration that [Castro] has had… it’s just got ‘youth’ written all over it”

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Jessica Alba Photos Graesen Arnoff

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The latest on Beckham and his injured hand Joe Cowley

DETROIT – It isn’t often that Gordon Beckham doesn’t have a smile on his face.

That’s why it was obvious on Tuesday that the White Sox second-year second baseman was experiencing some high levels of concern with a right hand that was hit by a pitch on Aug. 30, and still not showing signs of improving.more

The Ozzie Guillen Show Staff

Riding a 7 game winning streak the White Sox enter play tonight 3.5 games behind the Twins. Ed Farmer finds out the keys to success from the manager before game two in  Motown.

Boers & Bernstein Full Podcast Staff

Dan welcomes Terry back today and the two focus in on the two biggest stories of the week, the White Sox and Bears.  To do so, Joe Cowley, Zach Zaidman and Hub Arkush share their knowledge. Many laughs, other suprises and the ‘roar of the day’ are below as well.

Hub Arkush joins B+B for football talk Staff

Dan and Terry hope to find positive light regarding the Bears 2010 season and Hub Arkush does his best to find some. The three get you ready for week one which begins Thursday night.

College Football hit Gerry DiNardo Staff

Big Ten Network Analyst and the Score’s own Gerry DiNardo provided his insight after week one of NCAA ball with Dan and Terry.

Zach Zaidman with ‘The Bears Report’ Staff

Finally the Bears have exited the preseason and week one vs. Detroit is fast approaching. B+B got news and notes from the Score’s insider on what fans can expect when the ball is snapped for real on Sunday.

Joe Cowley talks White Sox with B+B Staff

As the Sox continue their road trip in Detroit, Boers+Bernstein caught up with the Sun-Times Sox beat writer to get the latest on Gordon Beckham and the rest of the boys in black.

Bowman among others in Blackhawks front office to get promotions Matt Mencarini

CHICAGO — General manager Stan Bowman has been promoted to vice president/general manager in a series of moves by the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks.

The 37-year-old Bowman became the youngest general manager in NHL history to win a Stanley Cup when the Blackhawks defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in June. Chicago’s championship, its first since 1961, came in Bowman’s first year as GM.more