Want a Stanley Cup? Impress the Hawks first
Being the new guy is never easy. Especially when your roster is packed with NHL All-Stars, Olympic medalists and Stanley Cup champions. That's what Blackhawks newbies Ben Smith, Michael Kostka...
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Chicago’s next kickboxing champion?
Glory, considered by many to be the world's premier kickboxing organization, will host its latest round of bouts Saturday at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates. The fights also will...
No trick: Illini are on the rebound
Illinois football has had rough times in recent years, but things might be looking up. The Illini are 3-1 in 2013, including a victory over high-powered Cincinnati. Ryan Lankford is...
‘Bad,’ but not bitter
You know Bill Burr is a hardcore Boston Bruins fan because when he talks about the team, he says, "we." The last time he played the Chicago Theater, in 2011,...
Bitter up! UFC rivals bring serious hate to TV
Mixed martial artists don't need much motivation to knock each other senseless. They train for countless hours for matches that last only a few minutes, and nobody wants the loser's...
Fantasy football vs. relationships
Ah, fantasy football. First, you pick your team name, like an "ingenious" twist on a disgraced athlete. Like A Rod 4 President. Then you pick the players. You talk about...
Sign here, Blackhawks–if you dare
If anyone knows how intense and personally bizarre the memorabilia craze can be, it's Blackhawks players. Especially after winning two Stanley Cups in four seasons. Although they may be used...
Whatcha gonna do with the Stanley Cup?
What would you do with the Stanley Cup? It's a question every hockey player hopes to answer. The most coveted trophy in all sports is not only a breathtaking silver...
Did someone say ‘Hawks road trip’?
The past few years, the Blackhawks' training camp festival has been a grand, family affair. Fans have packed the Madhouse on Madison to get that first glimpse of their favorite...
Newly hatched Hawk: Anthony Louis
Two weeks after winning the Stanley Cup for the second time in four seasons, the Blackhawks are searching for future stars at their prospect camp. The training sessions run through...