Jonathan Toews says winning only thing on Blackhawks’ minds

Jonathan Toews grudgingly skated to the penalty box for the third time in 5 minutes and 34 seconds, and the look on his face spoke volumes to longtime teammate Brent Seabrook. With the Blackhawks trailing in the second period and the Western Conference semifinals starting to slip away, Seabrook skated over to the box and had a quick word with Toews — because as the captain goes, so go the Hawks.

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  Hall of Famer Dan Hampton doesn’t mind seeing defensive end Shea McClellin with his old No. 99 on his back. To him, it’s actually cool. “A number of players have worn [No. 99],” Hampton said. “It’s not like it’s a shock to see it on …Read More

• John Danks pitches well in return; Sox top Marlins in 11

  

  Left-hander John Danks was good enough Friday in his first major-league game in more than a year to earn a quality start, if not the victory, as the White Sox edged the Miami Marlins 4-3 in 11 innings. But allowing three runs and four hits, …Read More

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  Chicago Pulitzer Prize winner Ira Berkow remembers the life of George Sauer Jr. When I read of the death recently of George Sauer Jr., one of the New York Jets’ Super Bowl heroes in the stunning January 1970 16-7 upset …

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