As the hype surrounding Sunday's Bears-Packers game continues to grow, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker have made a wager on the outcome of NFC Championship. Frankly, we're a little disappointed that they've decided to forgo the typical gluttonous smorgasbord of local delicacies. Perhaps they're still sticking their their New Year's resolutions? Rather than betting a pile of bratwurst, cheese and beer against deep dish pizza, Garrett's popcorn and hot dogs, the state leaders have decided to bet their philanthropic services. more ›

I won that little wager on yesterday's Bears-Seahawks game I had with Seattlest editor Allecia Vermillion and, just as we pinky swore, Allecia honored the bet and gave me space on Seattlest to talk trash to the Emerald City. No hard feelings, Allecia? more ›

While we're taking a wait-and-see approach to tomorrow's Bears-Seahawks playoff game at Soldier Field, our comrades in the Emerald City are already imagining a Seahawks victory. They've even gone so far as to imagine some of the things His Elective Majesty and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn should wager. more ›

With the Blackhawks and Canucks getting ready to square off in the NHL Western Conference Semifinals, it's time for His Elective Majesty to put the donated products of local businesses where his mouth is. Mayor Daley and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson have placed the stereotypical wager of foodstuffs on the outcome of the series. The one thing more annoying than these types of bets are sports fans who say "we" when referring to their favorite teams. There is no "we;" there's "them" (the athletes on the field/court/rink) and "you" (the boorish louts who take the games too seriously while beer goggling women in the stands). more ›