By Robert Zeglinski Contributor When NFL training camps roll around, the optimism the off-season has created comes to a head. A team finally practicing together and beginning formal preparations for the grind of the regular season is…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor Since 2016, the Bears' defense has had the fortune of steady dominance from Akiem Hicks. Hicks, 28, has become one of the best free agent signings in franchise history due to relentless pass pressure up…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks could be one step closer to solving their backup goaltender issue as sources say they've agreed to terms with Hurricanes veteran Cam Ward. Ward, 34, has reportedly agreed to a…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford IceHogs on Thursday announced they have agreed to terms with defenseman Josh McArdle on a one-year AHL contract through the 2018-19 season. He is the first alumnus of Rockford’s youth hockey program…

Staff Report CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday announced that they have traded goaltender Jean-Francois Berube to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Jordan Schroeder. Berube made 13 appearances with the…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor CHICAGO - The last time the Bears went to the Super Bowl in 2006, they rushed for 1,918 yards as a team and allowed only 25 sacks. An offensive led by center Olin Kreutz in his prime keyed Chicago's…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Tanner Kero to the Vancouver Canucks, the team announced Sunday. In exchange for Kero, who emerged as the top offensive player for the Rockford IceHogs during the…

THE VERDICT: History against the Leafs By Bob Verdi CHICAGO - During this defining decade, the Blackhawks have staged three truly exceptional home openers. In 2010, 2013 and 2015, they began the season as defending Stanley Cup…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor Almost unanimous praise for a Bears' first round draft selection is an unfamiliar concept. When Chicago went out and selected 2017 Butkus Award Winner - given to college football's best linebacker -…

Staff Report TORONTO, Ont. - The Toronto Marlies were crowned Calder Cup champions Thursday by skating past the Texas Stars 6-1 in Game 7 of the best-of-seven championship series. Andreas Johnsson and Mason Marchment each scored…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Twenty-one players on this year's Rockford IceHogs roster are under contract with the Chicago Blackhawks for the 2018-19 season, including 10 skaters who saw NHL action. Overall, 13 players earned recalls; six…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Chris DiDomenico, the Rockford IceHogs forward who led the entire American Hockey League in scoring during the 2018 Calder Cup Playoffs, will play in Switzerland's National League for the next two seasons.…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD – Lawrence Phillips is among the best collegiate wrestlers in the country. But, the 2013 Rockford Auburn graduate doesn't take that distinction for granted. "I know it’s something that can be taken…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor The most natural tendency is to revel in optimism when a new NFL coach is hired. When you've "won" the off-season in the manner the Bears have this spring, that's what happens. It's not often you see…

Golden State 108 Cleveland 85 By Tom Withers Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — The Golden State Warriors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-85 in Game 4 for their third NBA title in four years. LeBron James praised Golden State's…