Blackhawks drop season opener with 5-2 loss to Avalanche

Blackhawks drop season opener with 5-2 loss to Avalanche

Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin each scored two power-play goals, Rantanen had four assists and the fast-skating Colorado Avalanche began their Stanley Cup title defense with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night.

Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin each scored two power-play goals, Rantanen had four assists and the fast-skating Colorado Avalanche began their Stanley Cup title defense with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night.

Fields, Bears try to build on progress when Commanders visit

Fields, Bears try to build on progress when Commanders visit

The Chicago quarterback finally showed signs of progress by delivering his best performance this season, and the Bears staged a big comeback, only to come up short in the closing minutes.

The Chicago quarterback finally showed signs of progress by delivering his best performance this season, and the Bears staged a big comeback, only to come up short in the closing minutes.

Bielema boost: No. 24 Illini ahead of schedule in year two

Bielema boost: No. 24 Illini ahead of schedule in year two

Bret Bielema suddenly has No. 24 Illinois looking like a Big Ten West contender in his second year since replacing Lovie Smith as the Illini’s coach.

Bret Bielema suddenly has No. 24 Illinois looking like a Big Ten West contender in his second year since replacing Lovie Smith as the Illini’s coach.

Bielema, surging Illini collect AP Big Ten midseason honors

Bielema, surging Illini collect AP Big Ten midseason honors

Second-year coach Bret Bielema and his Illinois football team are achieving at a rate not seen in the program in a long time. A very long time in some cases.

Second-year coach Bret Bielema and his Illinois football team are achieving at a rate not seen in the program in a long time. A very long time in some cases.

Bulls hope to keep climbing in East with more time to gel

Bulls hope to keep climbing in East with more time to gel

The Chicago Bulls made the playoffs for the first time in five years last season and led the Eastern Conference for a little bit.

The Chicago Bulls made the playoffs for the first time in five years last season and led the Eastern Conference for a little bit.

Justin Fields’ growing comfort level shows in Bears defeat

Justin Fields’ growing comfort level shows in Bears defeat

Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears’ passing game carried the offense Sunday for the first time this season in a 29-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears’ passing game carried the offense Sunday for the first time this season in a 29-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Blackhawks claim D Jarred Tinordi off waivers from Rangers

Blackhawks claim D Jarred Tinordi off waivers from Rangers

The Chicago Blackhawks claimed defenseman Jarred Tinordi off waivers from the New York Rangers on Monday.

The Chicago Blackhawks claimed defenseman Jarred Tinordi off waivers from the New York Rangers on Monday.

Runners flood Chicago for 2022 Chicago Marathon
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Runners flood Chicago for 2022 Chicago Marathon

Marathoners told FOX 32's Nate Rodgers that of all the marathons, the Chicago Marathon is top-tier.

Marathoners told FOX 32's Nate Rodgers that of all the marathons, the Chicago Marathon is top-tier.

Cousins, Vikings snap to life with late TD, beat Bears 29-22

Cousins, Vikings snap to life with late TD, beat Bears 29-22

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings established a remarkable rhythm early. Their resiliency surfaced again late.

Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings established a remarkable rhythm early. Their resiliency surfaced again late.

Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7

Wisconsin dominates Leonhard debut, pounds Northwestern 42-7

Graham Mertz threw for a career-high 299 yards and matched one with five touchdowns, Chimere Dike set personal bests with 185 yards receiving and three TD catches, and Wisconsin dominated in interim coach Leonhard’s first game, pounding struggling Northwestern 42-7 on Saturday.

Graham Mertz threw for a career-high 299 yards and matched one with five touchdowns, Chimere Dike set personal bests with 185 yards receiving and three TD catches, and Wisconsin dominated in interim coach Leonhard’s first game, pounding struggling Northwestern 42-7 on Saturday.

Michigan assistant coach Hart carted off Indiana's field on backboard

Michigan assistant coach Hart carted off Indiana's field on backboard

Michigan running game coordinator Mike Hart was carted off the field on a backboard and taken to a hospital for evaluation during the first quarter of Saturday's game at Indiana.

Michigan running game coordinator Mike Hart was carted off the field on a backboard and taken to a hospital for evaluation during the first quarter of Saturday's game at Indiana.