Blackhawks Seek To Lengthen Streak

(Chicago, IL)  --  Chicago has at least a point in 16 straight games to start the season, tying a mark set by the 2006-07 Anaheim Ducks.  The Blackhawks are now 13-0-and-3.  The 'Hawks host the San Jose Sharks tomorrow night.

Hossa Better, Canucks' Hansen Suspended

(Chicago, IL)  --  Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa is resting after taking a forearm to the back of his head from Vancouver's Jannik Hansen in the third period of Tuesday's game.  The "Chicago Sun-Times" reported an update on Hossa's condition is expected today.  Hansen was suspended for one game and fines 7 thousand, 297 dollars and 30 cents by the NHL.

Bulls Get Heat Next

(Chicago, IL)  --  The Bulls host Miami tonight in a key NBA Eastern Conference game.  Chicago had lost three out of four games before Tuesday's win over New Orleans.  The Bulls are 31-and-22 on the season.

Northwestern Falls To Wisconsin

(Evanston, IL)  --  Northwestern managed only 41 points for the second straight game and lost 69-41 to number-17 Wisconsin.  That's four losses in a row for the Wildcats.  They are 4-and-10 in the Big Ten and 13-and-14 overall.  Northwestern is at Purdue on Sunday.

DePaul Hammered By Hoyas

(Washington, DC)  --  The Blue Demons couldn't keep up with number-11 Georgetown in a 90-66 loss to the Hoyas.  That's 10 losses in the past 11 games for DePaul.  Brandon Young led DePaul in scoring with 16 points.  The Demons are 11-and-15 overall and 2-and-11 in the Big East.

Illinois In Action Tonight

(Champaign, IL)  --  Illinois returns to the hardwood tonight.  The Fighting Illini will host Penn State at Assembly Hall.  The Illini beat Northwestern on Sunday to move to 19-and-8 with a 6-and-7 record in Big Ten play.  Penn State is the only Big Ten squad without a conference win at 0-and-13.

Fire Get Preseason Win

(Charleston, SC)  --  The Chicago Fire overcame a 1-0 deficit with goals by Austin Berry and Alex to defeat the Charleston Battery 2-1.  Alex's goal came in the 92nd minute.  The Fire have six points in two games of the Carolina Challenge Cup and can win it with a win or draw against Vancouver on Saturday.