Bulls hope to ‘stop the madness’ as skid hits 10
The Bulls lost their 10th game in a row Saturday and gave up 100-plus points for the 9th straight game. “The [Heat] got comfortable,” Kris Dunn said.
Heat’s Dwyane Wade savors final game in Chicago
Dwyane Wade earned a standing ovation in his final game at the United Center. Wade reflected before the game about his connection to Chicago.
Bulls fall short despite strong return from Portis
The only thing that could stop Bobby Portis on Sunday afternoon was a minutes restriction, but the Bulls lost their fourth in a row.
Bulls’ Zach LaVine OK after ‘scary one’
Zach LaVine said he felt OK after a slight groin injury sent him to the bench in the second half Sunday.
Blackhawks drop 4th straight as snowball gets bigger
Jonathan Toews said the Hawks’ losing streak is “snowballing in the wrong direction.” But players hope to build on positive signs from Sunday.
Blackhawks coach Jeremy Colliton says veterans have right attitude
Colliton is not happy with his team’s poor performance, but he says the team’s veterans “care a lot” and are hungry to win.
State of play: Illinois sports equipment makers big hitters nationwide
Illinois’ sporting goods manufacturers and designers create everything from baseball bats to hunting stands.
Blackhawks rookie defenseman Henri Jokiharju shuts down star, opens eyes
Henri Jokiharju is like the anti-rookie. The Blackhawks’ 19-year-old is drawing top assignments and earning loud praise from coaches and top veterans.
Blackhawks fall to Connor McDavid, Oilers in overtime
The Blackhawks lost 2-1 in overtime to the Oilers on Sunday, but players are upbeat about how the season is unfolding after their first 12 games.
Blackhawks bench Jan Rutta, seek answers on defense
Jan Rutta was a healthy scratch for the Blackhawks one night after he watched the entire third period from the bench.
Rookie Alexandre Fortin picking up speed with Blackhawks
Fortin always has had great speed. Now he has confidence, too.
Blackhawks offer little resistance in historic loss to Lightning
The Hawks allowed 33 shots on goal in the second period — the most since the NHL started officially counting the statistic in 1997-98 — and lost 6-3.
Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford earns rest, draws Hall of Fame praise
Crawford had the night off Sunday, but not before Lightning coach Jon Cooper suggested he might make the Hall of Fame.
Bulls upbeat despite dropping preseason finale to Nuggets
The Bulls were upbeat despite losing 98-93 in their preseason finale. Tough defense and Jabari Parker’s offense boosted their spirits.
