Chris Sosa

Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane on the ice at Fifth Third Arena as Blackhawks training camp resumes on July 13, 2020.

The Chicago Blackhawks need scoring help in their series against the Edmonton Oilers. Here are 5 playoff newcomers who could boost that effort.

July 20, 2020 at 9:54 p.m.

The uncertainty surrounding the Blackhawks' goaltending — Corey Crawford has been deemed "unfit to play" since camp convened July 13 — likely puts more pressure on the offense in their...

Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane takes the ice during practice July 13, 2020, at Fifth Third Arena.

5 takeaways from Chicago Blackhawks camp, including 2 more players being designated ‘unfit to play’ and Patrick Kane pursuing Olympic gold

July 17, 2020 at 11:06 p.m.

Five takeaways from Chicago Blackhawks camp Friday. 1. Corey Crawford still could play against Edmonton, but the team's 'unfit to play' list is growing. Goaltender Corey Crawford has sat out...

Blackhawks goaltender Malcolm Subban protects the net from teammate Patrick Kane during practice on July 13, 2020, at Fifth Third Arena.

5 takeaways from Chicago Blackhawks camp, including a wide-open goaltender competition and Malcolm Subban smooth-talking his father

July 16, 2020 at 11:23 a.m.

Day 3 of Chicago Blackhawks summer camp again was held without goaltender Corey Crawford and defenseman Calvin de Haan. Crawford still is considered "unfit to play," coach Jeremy Colliton said,...

Marian Hossa celebrates with the Stanley Cup at the United Center.

Column: Chicago Blackhawks great Marian Hossa didn’t get the credit he deserved during his Hall of Fame career

June 25, 2020 at 9:26 p.m.

A friend whose hockey acumen I trust recently posed a question: Who was the best player on the Chicago Blackhawks in their three Stanley Cup runs? I thought about it...

Should the Chicago Bulls’ Luc Longley have been cast as Chewbacca in the ‘Star Wars’ prequels? A Tribune ‘investigation.’

May 3, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

Summer 1997. "I'll Be Missing You" by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans ruled the Billboard charts. NASA's Mars Pathfinder rover zeroed in on Mars. And George Lucas' Star Wars prequels...

Bulls guard Zach LaVine sits on the bench during the first half against the Mavericks on March 2, 2020, at the United Center.

Bulls guard Zach LaVine gets engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Hunter Mar

April 13, 2020 at 8:57 p.m.

Zach LaVine isn't waiting any longer for his happily ever after. The 25-year-old Bulls guard recently got engaged to his high school sweetheart, Hunter Mar; they've been together since LaVine...

Bears punter Pat O'Donnell walks to the field before a game against the Browns on Dec. 24, 2017, at Soldier Field.

Bears punter Pat O’Donnell marries Shelby Etter in Miami

March 2, 2020 at 1:34 p.m.

The Bears didn't get to compete for a Super Bowl title in Miami this winter, but punter Pat O'Donnell no doubt had an unforgettable time in that city this weekend....

Bulls guard Ben Gordon waits for play to resume against the Hawks on Nov. 27, 2007, at the United Center. Gordon, who played for the Bulls from 2004-09, wrote an article in The Players' tribune about his struggles with mental illness.

Former Bulls guard Ben Gordon describes his struggles with mental illness in The Players’ Tribune: ‘I was obsessed with killing myself’

February 21, 2020 at 4:02 a.m.

Former Bulls guard Ben Gordon opened up about his struggles with mental illness — including thoughts of suicide — in an article in The Players' Tribune that posted Thursday. He...

Cubs manager Joe Maddon addresses the crowd during the World Series championship rally on Nov. 4, 2016, in Grant Park.

David Ross has big shoes to fill with the Cubs. Here’s how the successors of title-winning coaches have fared in Chicago.

October 23, 2019 at 9:07 p.m.

The last time the Cubs had to replace a World Series-winning manager? That would be 1912. After Frank Chance led them to championships in 1907 and 1908, his successor, Johnny...

Cubs player Kyle Schwarber is doused by teammate Jason Heyward after Schwarber hit a walk-off homer in the 10th inning against the Reds on July 16, 2019, at Wrigley Field.

Cubs 4, Reds 3 (10 innings)

July 17, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Photos from the Cubs' 4-3 win over the Reds in 10 innings on July 16, 2019, at Wrigley Field.

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