Jason Yates
Recent Stories by Jason Yates
Second Thoughts: Bears LB wraps up choking man
posted: 07/25/2017 1:57 a.m. Discuss
Chicago Bears linebacker Jerrell Freeman was hustling through the Austin, Texas, airport Sunday afternoon with a delayed flight and a hankering for some barbecue. So he angled toward the food court, placed his order at the Salt Lick Taco Bar and prepared to attack a chopped brisket sandwich.
Second Thoughts: Vlad's power still a show worth a view
posted: 07/18/2017 2:07 a.m. Discuss
Baseball great Vladimir Guerrero has been retired since playing for the Baltimore Orioles in 2011, and with 449 career home runs he had plenty of opportunities to admire his handiwork.
Second Thoughts: For 11 days, players stick to the ice
posted: 07/04/2017 2:22 a.m. Discuss
Fatigue gave way to emotion for Les Kuntar on Monday when he attempted to put into perspective spending the past 11 days playing one continuous hockey game.
Second Thoughts: Few beers don't stop Series save
posted: 06/25/2017 2:30 a.m. Discuss
For the past 12 years, one of the worst-kept secrets in Chicago sports was that Mark Buehrle had enjoyed a few cold ones before recording a save in the 2005 World Series.
Second Thoughts: Pistons' pick gets icy stares for film taste
posted: 06/24/2017 2:02 a.m. Discuss
Luke Kennard is about to be a millionaire NBA player, but he can't let go of his love for the Disney movie Frozen.
Second Thoughts: Night of fun costs Gronk, crew $102K
posted: 06/20/2017 4:30 a.m. Discuss
It's hard to imagine going to a bar and finishing the night with a six-figure tab. But, we all can't be Rob Gronkowski.
Second Thoughts: Williams sets pro wrestling as next move
posted: 06/10/2017 2:12 a.m. Discuss
While free-agent running back DeAngelo Williams (Wynne) searches for a new team, he's reportedly going to dabble in another contact sport: pro wrestling.
Second Thoughts: Johnson made case to have fun
posted: 05/29/2017 2:12 a.m. Discuss
Chad Johnson, known for his post-touchdown antics and changing his name to Chad Ochocinco, was a poster child for outlandish celebrations before the NFL tightened the rules on such displays in the past few years.
Boston, Thomas bounce Washington
posted: 05/16/2017 2:29 a.m. Discuss
BOSTON -- Isaiah Thomas said he didn't feel any pressure entering the first Game 7 of his career.
Second Thoughts: Not kin, but Arroyos have bonds that tie
posted: 05/07/2017 2:09 a.m. Discuss
When 21-year-old Christian Arroyo of the San Francisco Giants stepped in against Cincinnati Reds 40-year-old starter Bronson Arroyo on Friday night, a Major League Baseball first occurred.
