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CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks brought the Stanley Cup home Tuesday and proceeded to take it on a pub crawl, with scores of ecstatic fans flocking to taverns and restaurants in hopes of catching a glimpse of their beloved players and the sacred trophy awarded to the NHL champion. Many fans, bleary eyed from staying up the night before to watch Game 6, looked to the skies for TV news helicopters that would alert them they were on the right track. Others set themselves up at bars, hoping the rumours from friends or Twitter might turn out to be true. "Weve been packed since 7 this morning." said Brad Tice, general manager of The Pony on Chicagos North Side. "In 2010 (the last time the Blackhawks won the cup) it came here, and players hang out here and live in the neighbourhood, so everyone is hoping it will show up." In suburban Oak Brook, fans descended on a restaurant said to be a favourite spot of Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville. By midafternoon, the cup hadnt shown up at either spot. The trophy that turns into a drinking buddy once it is awarded to the National Hockey League champions had already put in a pretty full day. Though it hadnt made it to the runway of a strip club or the bottom of a swimming pool -- just two of the many places that players have taken it over the years -- it did make the rounds, stopping at two restaurants and the United Center, where the Blackhawks play, and a downtown steakhouse. "Im shaking, that was so cool," said 21-year-old Anne Fernandez after she reached out and touched the cup as Blackhawks President and CEO John McDonough pulled it out of a black SUV in front of Phil Stefanis restaurant and held it aloft as so many players had on the ice in Boston the night before after their series-clinching win over the Bruins. Fernandez showed up after a rumour showed up on Twitter, while others got their tips from friends -- though nobody knew where this intelligence was coming from. "I got an email that said if I wanted to see the cup to be at 437 (the address of the steakhouse) in 15 minutes," said Carrie Williams, a 28-year-old magazine editor, who did not know how the emailer got that information. At about 4 a.m., the jet carrying the players and the Cup touched down at OHare International Airport, where they received a water cannon salute from about a dozen fire trucks and police cars, all with their lights flashing. Veteran forward Michal Handzus was the first player to emerge from the aircraft shortly after 4 a.m., hoisting the 35-pound cup above his head with both hands and shaking it several times. Guests, police officers and firemen cheered at the bottom of the stairs. Players, coaches and team officials mingled with the crowd for about 10 minutes before heading for the city to continue the party that began in Chicago shortly after the team stunned Boston by scoring twice in a 17-second span during the final 1:16 of the game. There was a stop at a Harry Carays restaurant in Rosemont -- the same first stop the Blackhawks made after winning the championship in 2010. There were more than 1,000 fans waiting, and players took turns hoisting the cup over their heads to screams of excitement. The Scout bar in the South Loop area of downtown was the next stop, as team members greeted cheering fans outside with high-fives before filing into the bar. "My (5-year-old) son stayed up to watch the game but I told him he could go over there if it was packed and we looked outside and it was packed so we went," said Ekta Joshi after she and her son, Kabir, went over to cheer the players. Because she and her husband know people who work there, she was one of the lucky few to be allowed inside, where they met some players and the coach. "He got a few autographs on his hat and Im sure hes showing it off at school now," Joshi said. After that stop, the cup made it out to the United Center. There were rumours that it was on the move and, in fact, McDonoughs driver at the steakhouse said earlier in the day when he drove off -- without the cup -- he saw in his rearview mirror TV news trucks that obviously thought he had it. ------ Freelance writer Matt Carlson contributed to this report. Dean Lowry Super Bowl Jersey . Robredo, ranked No. 16, bounced back from an upset loss to Leonardo Mayer in the second round of the Royal Guard Open in Chile last week to down Carreno Busta in 1 hour, 25 minutes. On a day filled mostly with qualifying matches, fifth-seeded Marcel Granollers of Spain also entered the second with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 win over Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia, while Guido Pella of Argentina defeated Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain 7-6 (6), 6-4 to advance. Marcedes Lewis Super Bowl Jersey . 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With five unbeaten teams entering Week 4 play, the 3-0 Broncos leap the Patriots to rise to No. 1 in this weeks ESPN NFL Power Rankings. A Week 3 win against the Bengals was enough to push ESPNs power panel (a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities) to move the Broncos into the polls top slot.Check out the rest of the league and where each team ranks.Previous rankings: Week 3 | Week 2 | Week 1 | PreseasonESPN Stats & Information contributed the following information.1. Denver Broncos2016 record: 3-0 Week 3 ranking: No. 5QB Trevor Siemian is getting better by the week and that could be a scary thing for the rest of the NFL. The reigning champs still have a top defense and plenty of skill on offense. The Broncos head east to face the turnover-prone Bucs in Week 4.2. New England Patriots2016 record: 3-0 Week 3 ranking: No. 1Hey Bill, just start Julian Edelman at quarterback this week against the Bills. Youve won with a second- and third-stringer this season, so go for gold. The rest of the AFC East teams are all 1-2, and FPI gives your team the best odds at making the playoffs (94 percent). Just do it.3. Seattle Seahawks2016 record: 2-1 Week 3 ranking: No. 10The Seahawks looked like the Seahawks in Week 3, but QB Russell Wilson continues to take some nasty hits. The good news is that despite the offensive struggles for most of the season, the defense has allowed only 37 points. Seattle plays at the Jets next.4. Minnesota Vikings2016 record: 3-0 Week 3 ranking: No. 7The Vikings lead the NFL in sacks and have allowed the third-fewest points (13.3 per game). Quarterbacks Sam Bradford and Shaun Hill have played well, but it is the defense that has carried the Vikings to their 3-0 start. The Vikings host the Giants on Monday night in Week 4.5. Arizona Cardinals2016 record: 1-2 Week 3 ranking: No. 3Should we start worrying about Arizona? Including playoffs, the Cardinals are 2-4 in their past six games and have lost by 15-plus points three times. Seems unlikely to happen again this week at home against the Rams, but who knows how QB Carson Palmer and the Cardinals will bounce back?6. Green Bay Packers2016 record: 2-1 Week 3 ranking: No. 9Is something wrong with QB Aaron Rodgers? Guess not. Rodgers threw for four touchdowns before halftime to beat the Lions and push the Packers to 2-1. The Packers enjoy a bye this week, and should get comfy ... they wont be leaving Green Bay again until Halloween.7. Philadelphia Eagles2016 record: 3-0 Week 3 ranking: No. 15The Eagles head into their bye week 3-0 behind a rookie head coach and a rookie quarterback who has yet to turn over the ball. The Eagles also have allowed only 27 points through three weeks, best in the NFL.8. Carolina Panthers2016 record: 1-2 Week 3 ranking: No. 4It took the Panthers three games to match their 2015 loss total (including playoffs). The hits are piling up for QB Cam Newton, but that soft Falcons pass rush could provide much-needed relief in Week 4.9. Pittsburgh Steelers2016 record: 2-1 Week 3 ranking: No. 2What was that? Three points when you want to average 30? Thats ... not good. QB Ben Roethlisberger has completed less than 55 percent of his passes the past two weeks, and now has to face a Chiefs team that intercepted six passes in Week 3.10. Baltimore Ravens2016 record: 3-0 Week 3 ranking: No. 13The Ravens are unbeaten but those three wins came by a combined 13 points. Thats the third-lowest points differential for a team that started a season 3-0 in the past 15 years. The 2-1 Raiders provide a tough test on Sunday.11. Dallas Cowboys2016 record: 2-1 Week 3 ranking: No. 18QB Dak Prescott ranks in the top three in Total QBR through Week 3. He has completed at least 73 percent of his passes in two of three games and has yet to throw an interception. He gets a chance to continue the hot play at San Francisco in Week 4.12. Kansas City Chiefs2016 record: 2-1 Week 3 ranking: No. 11The Chiefs have posted a monster comeback and a dominating performance in their two wins this season, and couldnt have looked worse in their loss. Who are the Chiefs exactly? We might find out Sunday night at Pittsburgh.13. Cincinnati Bengals2016 record: 1-2 Week 3 ranking: No. 8The Bengals have converted only three of their 10 red zone drives into touchdowns this season, and could desperately use Tyler Eifert or another red zone threat. Lucky for Cincinnati they get to host the Dolphins in Week 4 on a short week, which could mask any of their bigger problems for the time being.14. Oakland Raiders2016 record: 2-1 Week 3 ranking: No. 16In Week 3, the Raiders defense held the Titans to 10 points after allowing 69 points in Weeks 1-2 combined. A win and another impressive defensive performance against the 3-0 Ravens on Sunday could legitimize the Raiders as contenders.15. New York Giants2016 record: 2-1 Week 3 ranking: No. 12If it seems like every Giants game comes down to the final drive, its because most do. The Giants have played nine games decided by three or fewer points the past two seasons, including all three this season, most in the NFL. The Giants head to Minnesota for a Week 4 game on Monday night.16. Houston Texans2016 record: 2-1 Week 3 ranking: No. 6The Texans might have hit rock bottom in Week 3, getting shut out and losing to the Patriots third-string QB in his first start. The good news is tthe Texans are still 2-1 and will have two home games against division foes in the next three weeks.dddddddddddd Houston could be sitting pretty following that stretch.17. Detroit Lions2016 record: 1-2 Week 3 ranking: No. 20Marvin Jones is doing a pretty nice Calvin Johnson impersonation, posting more yards through three games than Johnson ever did. But this is still the Lions, so dont be surprised by that 1-2 start. A rebound in Chicago this week is possible though.18. Atlanta Falcons2016 record: 2-1 Week 3 ranking: No. 17The Falcons have now scored a franchise-record 104 points through their first three games but somehow have only a plus-13 point differential. If the Falcons can keep up the scoring, they can take a firm hold of the NFC South with a victory over the Panthers this week.19. New York Jets2016 record: 1-2 Week 3 ranking: No. 14In Week 2, Ryan Fitzpatrick posted a 93 Total QBR (scaled 0-100) and seemed unstoppable. In Week 3, Fitzpatricks interception total (6) was higher than his QBR (5). The Jets cant afford the bad Fitzpatrick to show up much more, let alone against the stout Seahawks defense in Week 4.20. Washington Redskins2016 record: 1-2 Week 3 ranking: No. 25Things looked pretty bad for Washington after Week 2, but a win against the Giants and a home game against the Browns could put the team at 2-2 and right in the thick of things. Thats where they were last season after four games, after all.21. San Diego Chargers2016 record: 1-2 Week 3 ranking: No. 19The Chargers are 1-2, but theyve lost on scores in overtime and with 1:17 left in the fourth quarter. If the Chargers can hold on in Week 4 against the Saints, theyll probably feel better about their start (and finishes).22. Buffalo Bills2016 record: 1-2 Week 3 ranking: No. 30Maybe it was Greg Romans fault? The Bills dominated the Cardinals with their most decisive win against a team other than the Dolphins since Week 13 of 2014. Can lightning strike twice for the Bills in Week 4 at the Patriots?23. Indianapolis Colts2016 record: 1-2 Week 3 ranking: No. 23Andrew Luck has thrown four of his six touchdowns this season when trailing in the fourth quarter. He comes through late, but at some point it would be nice to see him not have to do so. That could be this week, as Luck has won five straight against the Jaguars.24. Los Angeles Rams2016 record: 2-1 Week 3 ranking: No. 28The Rams two most recent 30-point games have been against the Buccaneers, so lets just chalk the Week 3 scoring outburst to having Tampas number. If the Rams can put up points against the Cardinals in Arizona, then maybe we can start taking Case Keenum & Co. seriously.25. Miami Dolphins2016 record: 1-2 Week 3 ranking: No. 29This team needed overtime and some luck to beat the Browns at home. A short week and then a game at the Bengals will not help matters, nor will the fact that this team cant hang on to the ball. The Dolphins have the third-lowest time of possession this season.26. Tennessee Titans2016 record: 1-2 Week 3 ranking: No. 21The Titans need to work on ball control if they want to win some games. They have a minus-19 turnover differential the past two seasons, and are 2-1 in that time when posting a positive differential. A big division game against the Texans this week will bring the turnover battle to the forefront.27. New Orleans Saints2016 record: 0-3 Week 3 ranking: No. 24The Saints are 0-2 when scoring 30 or more points this season. The rest of the NFL is 20-3 when scoring 30 or more points. QB Drew Brees will need some defensive help to beat his former team in his return to San Diego for a Week 4 game.28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers2016 record: 1-2 Week 3 ranking: No. 22Jameis Winston is tied for the league lead in touchdown passes (eight) but also has thrown the second-most interceptions. Winston will need more of the former and less of the latter if he wants to take out the defending Super Bowl champions this week.29. Jacksonville Jaguars2016 record: 0-3 Week 3 ranking: No. 27Of the four 0-3 teams this season, the Jaguars and Saints are the only ones who havent started a second quarterback yet. Blake Bortles has now thrown 24 interceptions in one-score games in his career, most in the NFL since 2014. The Jags head to London to host the Colts in Week 4.30. San Francisco 49ers2016 record: 1-2 Week 3 ranking: No. 31It looks like that Week 1 win against Los Angeles was once again fools gold for the 49ers. The 49ers have been outscored by 48 points in the first three quarters the past two weeks before narrowing the margin in garbage time. A home game against the Cowboys awaits them Sunday.31. Chicago Bears2016 record: 0-3 Week 3 ranking: No. 26The worst point differential in the NFL currently doesnt belong to the Jaguars or the Bucs or even the Browns. Nope, that distinction belongs to the Bears, who will have to find a way to slow a still potent Lions offense in Week 4.32. Cleveland Browns2016 record: 0-3 Week 3 ranking: No. 32Cody Kessler didnt look bad in Week 3, and maybe more important, didnt get hurt. Throw in a not-so-secret weapon in Terrelle Pryor and the Browns could be OK offensively. Will that equate to wins? A road game against Washington isnt the worst matchup in the world. ' ' '