Billy Williams obituary Cinematographer who won an Oscar for Gandhi but did his most adventurous work on Ken Russell’s Women in Love The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025
Mark Kermode on… director Ken Russell, the king of cult classics who was so much more than a sensationalist Half a century on from the sublimely ridiculous Tommy, the passionate abandon that distinguished Russell’s films – from composer biopics to the infamous The Devils, among other bonkers oddities – is needed now more than ever The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2025
Why OPS isn’t perfect indicator when calculating OPS+ Differences in ballparks and opposition explain why adjustments have to be made. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023
Baseball quiz: Who wants to be a millionaire? The spin-off of the British game show was a smash hit in the States. This week’s quiz is an homage to its success. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2023
Love your mothers and love this Mother’s Day baseball quiz Think about how proud your mom would be if you ace this trivia test. Chicago Sun-Times · May 13, 2023
Baseball by the Numbers: Let’s do the splits Willson Contreras liked hitting at Wrigley Field, but the ballpark is no longer the extreme hitters’ park it was in the 1960s and ’70s Chicago Sun-Times · May 8, 2023
Billy Williams wants to be a resource for Cubs players — and it’s all thanks to Buck O’Neil’s influence 60 years ago MESA, Ariz. — Billy Williams found an empty table adjacent to the agility field at the Chicago Cubs spring training complex and grabbed a seat. Chicago Tribune · Mar 15, 2023
Here’s Who We Would Vote for to Make the Baseball Hall of Fame Emma Baccellieri and Matt Martell reveal their hypothetical BBWAA ballots. Sports Illustrated · Jan 23, 2023
Baseball quiz: They’re more than just numbers Just as Harwell told Hughes, the Quizmaster tries to turn stats into stories. So give these a read. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 17, 2022
Louise Penny paints a dark picture in ‘A World of Curiosities’ "A World of Curiosities" by Louise Penny; Minotaur Books (398 pages, $29.99) Tribune News Service · Dec 14, 2022
This baseball quiz is no Mission: Impossible Accept the challenge and do your best not to self-destruct. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 10, 2022
This baseball quiz is a sprint, not a marathon Once the baseball playoffs begin, the old adage is turned upside down because it’s a race to the title Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2022
Baseball quiz: The quizmaster takes you to school These classes are sure to teach you something you didn’t know about baseball. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022 Willson Contreras is 17th player with at least 4 seasons of 20 or more homers with Cubs Contreras joins Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javy Baez as the fourth player from the 2016 World Series champs to accomplish the feat.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 11, 2022 This baseball quiz is finally catching up to June Much like delayed season, the timing of these questions seems to be a little behind
Chicago Sun-Times · May 21, 2022 Fergie Jenkins — Mr. Dub? — gets his statue on a day for the ages in Cubdom Nostalgia was thick in the air outside Wrigley Field as the Cubs immortalized their greatest pitcher.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 20, 2022 Statue puts Fergie Jenkins in good Cub company Already a Hall of Famer, the former Cubs pitcher was humbled and honored to not only have a statue at Gallagher Way adjacent to Wrigley Field — but next to statues of his former teammates Ernie Banks, Billy Williams and Ron Santo.
Chicago Tribune · May 20, 2022 Paul Sullivan: Fergie Jenkins soaks up the adoration as Cubs unveil his statue outside Wrigley Field CHICAGO — When Fergie Jenkins attended the statue dedication ceremonies for his former Chicago Cubs teammates at Wrigley Field, the thought had to cross his mind.
Chicago Tribune · May 19, 2022 Fergie Jenkins’ statue will be unveiled Friday at Wrigley Field. His former teammates reflect on Cubs Hall of Famer’s career. CHICAGO — Fergie Jenkins already has his 10-minute speech prepared well ahead of his monumental recognition.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 31, 2022 Statues outside Wrigley Field removed for refurbishing — will eventually form new "Statue Row" of Cubs greats outside ballpark The Ron Santo and Billy Williams statues were removed from outside the ballpark Monday.