• Chiefs & Dragons get all fired up in a heated minor league basebrawl.

• One offended lady was able to put a stop to the Lowell Spinners’ “Politically Incorrect Night” - Mother Nature.

• Devin Hester’s mighty holdout from the Bears lasts all of two days.

• The Tar Heels run away from the chance to face Appalachian State.

• The Phillies aren’t flattered by Jose Reyes’ one-fingered celebration.

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After two days of sobbing uncontrollably into their mustaches, Bears fans can smile and eat their deep dish pizzas topped with polish sausages and sauerkraut again: Devin Hester is finally back in camp!

The CHICAGO SUN-TIMES reports that Hester’s two-day holdout ended as abruptly as it began this morning, when the wily return man “reported at breakfast this morning, in time for a morning weightlifting session and today’s 3 p.m. practice.”

Why the sudden change in heart? Read more…

Just when the Chicago Bears had finally squared away Brian Urlacher’s contract concerns, another Monster of the Midway is making a distraction by demanding a new deal.

(”I want this much in bonus money!“)

Mike Mulligan of the CHICAGO SUN-TIMES reports that Devin Hester did not report to training camp before Tuesday night’s midnight deadline, nor did he show up for any team meetings Wednesday morning. As of 3 p.m. this afternoon, the ace kick returner is now officially a holdout. Read more…

PRESENTING THE NEXT VIDEO TO BE KICKED OFF YOUTUBE: Today’s YouTube video to be taken down in about an hour features Seahawks kicker Josh Brown lighting up Devin Hester last Sunday:

Once the video is thrown down the stairs by NFL boiler roomers, here’s something to keep you somewhat occupied (no, it’s not a link to Amanda Beard outtakes).

DEVIN HESTER JOINS (SOMETIMES UNFORTUNATE) LIST OF FOLKS ROOT-ROOT-ROOTING FOR THE CUUUUU-BIEEEES: Bears speed demon Devin Hester set yet another hometown Chicago crowd afire, but this time with his Monsters of the Midway melodies as he sang ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ at a recent Cubs contest:

Which such a tear-jerking and ear-obliterating performance in mind, here’s a look back at how other 7th-inning guests fared at the Friendly Confines (and I don’t care if they ever get back):Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder - as coherent as ever:

CCR frontman John Fogerty - not quite up to par as he was with ‘Fortunate Son’ and ‘Centerfield’:

NASCAR heartthrob Jeff Gordon - pleased as punch to be in ‘Wrigley Stadium’:

IRL hottie Danica Patrick - proving once again not everyone can drive and sing:

Former Cubs outfielder Doug Glanville - complete with Harry Caray glasses (and a quick intro of Tommy Lasorda on the phone):

So, judge for yourself how these virtuosos of Peanuts ‘n’ Cracker Jack compare to The Man Himself.

And as you do, don’t forget to enjoy some quality refreshment.