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Sports Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Good morning, Chicago. The Blackhawks just dropped the average age of their roster — again. The Hawks officially called up their 2025 No. 3 draft pick, Anton Frondell, on Tuesday prior to their game at the Islanders, the latest prospect to join the team. He and 2024 first-round draft pick Sacha Boisvert, 20, took the ice for the first time at morning skate in UBS Arena. They didn
't need to give each other tips on how to produce offense. They showed the Islanders that they're fast learners. The Hawks used three first-period goals and fended off New York's comeback attempt to win in Long Island, 4-3. Blackhawks' Anton Frondell skates against the Islanders while playing in his first NHL game at UBS Arena
on March 24, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Connor Bedard made sure to get Frondell in game mode right away. The star center let the 18-year-old take the opening faceoff Tuesday, a captain-like gesture from No. 98. The Swedish rookie only needed the first period to gain his first NHL point. He shot a cross-ice pass to Ilya Mikheyev (18:06) on a rush, who
made sure not to leave Frondell hanging. His arrival shifted the Hawks' lines some, including the recent rise of Lardis to the second line, where he's a right wing to Frank Nazar and Tyler Bertuzzi. They had all the fun in Long Island. Today’s eNewspaper edition | Subscribe to more newsletters | Asking Eric | Horoscopes | Puzzles & Games | Today in History | | | | The Chicago Bears could go in any number of directions in the NFL draft. Could that include a bold move up the board for the top running back? Brad Biggs answers your questions weekly. | | | | | The Chicago Cubs and All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong are finalizing an agreement on a contract extension, pending medical exams. | | | | | The Chicago White Sox begin the 2026 regular season Thursday at Milwaukee. Here’s a closer look at some of the players to watch. | | | | | Retired White Sox slugger Frank Thomas filed a lawsuit against his former ballclub, Nike and Fanatics for allegedly using his identity for commercial purposes without his agreement. | | | | | It could feel more like summer than early spring at Wrigley Field when the season begins for the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. | | | | | From “sandbox” meetings to delicacies from a local bakery and a stroll down Fifth Avenue during the St. Patrick’s Day parade, it wasn’t just discussions that took place during the WNBA’s CBA negotiations. | | | |
