Hawks' Bates, Bodey shut down Power in AFLW A super performance in midfield by Emily Bates and four goals by Greta Bodey has steered Hawthorn to an eight-point AFLW win over Port Adelaide. AAP · Oct 29, 2023
Goulding fires Melbourne to sixth straight NBL win Melbourne United captain Chris Goulding has led the NBL ladder leaders to a sixth straight win in a fighting performance against the Illawarra Hawks. AAP · Oct 29, 2023
Blackhawks’ Jason Dickinson has deceptive speed to defend fastest opponents Dickinson recorded the seventh-fastest skating speed in the league last season and ranked in the top 11% of players in terms of bursts over 18 mph. The fact he mostly uses that speed defensively rather than offensively, however, helps him fly under the radar. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2023
Blackhawks’ win over Golden Knights shows team’s ability to learn from mistakes Six days after faltering in a similar situation against the defending champs, the Hawks prevailed through numerous momentum swings to win 4-3 in overtime Friday, spoiling Vegas’ perfect record. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 28, 2023
Blackhawks notes: Nick Foligno enjoying bigger role, on and off ice As expected when he came over from Boston, Foligno has quickly grown into a locker-room leader with the Hawks. He also entered Friday averaging 16:34 of ice time per game, up four minutes from last season. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 27, 2023
Hawks playing the long game with NBA prospect Johnson Illawarra Hawks coach Jacob Jackomas is urging patience with wunderkind AJ Johnson, who he says will get the chance to shine at some point this NBL season. AAP · Oct 26, 2023
Blackhawks hope feisty practice Thursday leads to higher in-game intensity A no-hard-feelings battle between Wyatt Kaiser and Connor Bedard exemplified the kind of scrappiness that Luke Richardson wants to see within the Hawks more often moving forward. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2023
Harvey the hero as Hawks stun Taipans in NBL A last-second three-pointer from Tyler Harvey has sealed the Illawarra Hawks' second win of the NBL season, an 84-83 upset of the Cairns Taipans. AAP · Oct 26, 2023
Luke Richardson’s impatience with Blackhawks is understandable but premature After just seven games — especially considering the Hawks’ brutal schedule so far — there isn’t nearly enough data and tape yet to get concerned about the team’s rate of progress. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2023
The sorry Bears? The inert Bulls? Thank God for Connor Bedard. The Blackhawks rookie figures to keep Chicago warm during the fall and winter. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2023
Blackhawks’ effort frustrates Luke Richardson in shutout loss to Bruins The Hawks were shut out 3-0 on Tuesday after an early Connor Bedard goal was overturned. The loss marked their third straight, all of which have been against undefeated teams. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2023
NBL's Robinson remaining calm as injury scars heal Illawarra's Justin Robinson says he had one of the worst games of his life in the loss to Adelaide but insists all basketballers go through rough patches. AAP · Oct 25, 2023
After eight months of pain, Colin Blackwell finally feels like himself again Blackwell hasn’t played since February due to a tumultuous recovery process from a sports hernia. He has resumed practicing with the team this week, and although a roster spot remains unclear, he’s grateful for the support he received along the way. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 24, 2023
NBA 2023-24 predictions: a wild West and Wembanyama fever Our writers give their verdicts on the new season, which starts on Tuesday night. Can Boston or Milwaukee thwart a Denver repeat? The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2023 Taylor Hall aggravates injury just as Philipp Kurashev readies to return Hall’s attempt to play through his left shoulder injury hasn’t worked; he’ll now miss at least a few games. But Kurashev is set to take his place in the Hawks’ lineup Tuesday (albeit not on the same line) after recovering from a wrist injury.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 22, 2023 Seahawks fans share reactions to another ugly win vs. Cardinals Here's how Seahawks fans are reacting to the game.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 22, 2023 First half highlights: Seahawks lead 14-10 First half highlights: Seahawks lead 14-10
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023 Blackhawks notes: Lineup shuffling leads to AHL demotion for Cole Guttman The Hawks changed all but one forward line and defensive pairing entering Saturday’s loss to the Golden Knights. With Philipp Kurashev nearing a return from injury, they also surprisingly sent Guttman down to Rockford.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023 Connor Bedard’s home debut, early goal bring playoff-like atmosphere back to United Center A sellout crowd of 19,867 came Saturday ready to erupt. Their hopes were immediately fulfilled by Bedard’s goal 90 seconds in, even though the Hawks ultimately lost 5-3 to the defending champion Golden Knights.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 21, 2023 How Blackhawks defensemen work on moving puck safely, quickly in transition Luke Richardson has emphasized a few key points about passes exiting the defensive zone: know the play you’re going to make, stay on your forehand and make it quickly.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023 Five takeaways from Blackhawks’ first five games The Hawks’ ugly loss Thursday ended their opening road trip on a sour note, but they still exceeded expectations by winning two games on it. Here’s what we learned from the the team’s mixed bag of results.
AAP · Oct 20, 2023 NBL's United beat Hawks as Lual-Acuil returns Melbourne United welcomed former MVP finalist Jo Lual-Acuil back to the NBL in an 10-point defeat of the Illawarra Hawks.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023 Blackhawks shut out by Avalanche to end road trip The Hawks were thoroughly swamped Thursday in a 4-0 loss. There were plenty of valid excuses to be made — tough opponent, Denver’s altitude, fatigue at the end of a grueling five-game road trip — but Nick Foligno wasn’t willing to make them.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 19, 2023 Blackhawks business updates: Cutting out ticket brokers has stabilized resale prices Resale ticket prices are predictably high for the Hawks’ home opener Saturday against the Golden Knights, but they also look healthy for future home games. That’s because brokers are no longer dumping tickets, which should help season-ticket members recoup more value.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 19, 2023 Blackhawks studio host Pat Boyle invigorated by Connor Bedard’s arrival, team’s ascent As the Blackhawks fell deeper in the standings the last three seasons, Boyle felt the effects. That began to change when the Hawks won the NHL Draft Lottery, serving up phenom Bedard just for them.