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The Blackhawks are trying to string together wins for a last ditch playoff run. They came up short Friday night in Edmonton and lost to the Oilers 2-1. They were able to notch another victory Sunday afternoon beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-4.

The Bulls were left befuddled after a split weekend set showcasing two vastly different Chicago teams. One is a team of scrappers, clawing their way to big wins against top teams. The other fails to finish and they just plain suck. It is the reoccurring theme of the first half, leaving the Bulls and fans alike wondering: Which team will show up most after the All-Star Break?

It's official: The Bulls are comedic geniuses. In an 86-77 loss to the Kings last night, the Bulls put on a show reminiscent of a mediocre sixth grade basketball team, and had fans in stitches from laughter.

After the Bears won Super Bowl XX, free agent linebacker Wilber Marshall left to take more money with the Washington Redskins. The move was the first of many in the demise of the Super Bowl champs. It could be déjà vu for Bears fans as a key linebacker of the 2006 Bears is on the verge of leaving Chicago via free agency.

Blackhawks goalie Patrick Lalime played in his first NHL game in almost a year Wednesday night and did it in style. He shut out the Vancouver Canucks and the Blackhawks won the game 3-0.

Two days after Super Bowl XLI, Chicagoans have shown great support for their Bears, despite the team's losing effort. This emotion was misguided Tuesday as a crowded gathering to greet the Bears players and coaches gave a glowing reception to the wrong incoming flight and accidentally greeted the city's smarmier side.

The revolving door known as the Dallas Cowboys head coaching position is hitting close to Chicago. Bears defensive coordinator Ron Rivera flew to Dallas Tuesday to interview with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for the team's vacant head coaching spot.