10 observations: Blackhawks drop 2024 preseason opener to Red Wings

The Chicago Blackhawks fell to the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Wednesday at the United Center in the 2024 preseason opener. Here are 10 observations from the loss: 1. The Blackhawks and Red Wings each played their first preseason game of the season, and it was evident. It was a bit of a sloppy game on both ends. But that’s what...

Wallabies winger earns first start in place of Marika Koroibete as All Blacks drop playmaker

  • Australia add Dylan Pietsch and Jack Gordon to XV for Bledisloe Cup
  • New Zealand start Beauden Barrett in place of Damian McKenzie

Winger Dylan Pietsch will make his first Wallabies start ahead of Marika Koroibete, while halfback Jake Gordon has returned to the fold to face New Zealand in Wellington. Coach Joe Schmidt confirmed on Thursday the two changes to his starting side from the one that was pipped 31-28 in Sydney last week to ensure the Bledisloe Cup remains across the Tasman.

Koroibete was uncharacteristically sloppy in that game and has reportedly battled wrist soreness this week. Record-breaking prop James Slipper will also miss the Test after copping a head knock in Sydney.

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