Some teams are raising eyebrows early in the NBA season, while other teams have underachieved thus far. A few teams that have been performing above expectation this season are the Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Chicago Bulls. The...

DeKALB — An offensive onslaught led by freshman forward Zachariah Thomas and senior forward Nick Markanich helped the men's soccer team to a commanding 5-2 semifinal victory over Bowling Green. “The focus this week was making sure we were composed...

A taunting penalty called on Chicago Bears linebacker Cassius Marsh on Monday night in their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers is drawing the ire of not just Bears fans, but football fans and analysts. Here's some thoughts from the Northern Star sports...

Another interesting week of the NFL has passed with more headlines heading into Week 10 of the season here are the three biggest headlines for the NFL. Aaron Rodgers/Packers were not punished enough for breaking COVID Protocol rules One of the biggest...

When the field goal by redshirt sophomore kicker John Richardson sailed through the uprights to give NIU the 30-29 win over the Ball State University Cardinals, the Huskies dashed to the opposing sideline to take back the Bronze Stalk Trophy. “We...

DeKALB — Men’s golf closed out its fall competitive schedule with a 17th place finish at the Saint Mary’s Invitational Wednesday in Pebble Beach, California. NIU recorded a score of 26-over par at the event after sinking 11 spots on the leaderboard...

DeKALB — Senior forward Nick Markanich was named the Mid-American Conference Player of the Year for the second consecutive year on Wednesday. Nick Markanich had an outstanding season for the Huskies; he tied for third in the nation with 14 goals...

On the eve of what would be one of the most significant victories in NIU Athletics history, senior forward Jerry Zielinski and his teammates on the men’s basketball team are surprised by what they see as they exit Chick Evans Field House. On a cold...

DeKALB — Another wild finish for the Huskies ended with a field goal by redshirt sophomore kicker John Richardson as time expired, lifting NIU past the Ball State University Cardinals 30-29 in the Bronze Stalk Trophy game. With 1:43 remaining, junior...

At a glance Huskies play Bowling Green Thursday at 6 p.m. Winner faces Georgia State/West Virginia winner on Sunday for MAC title Home-field advantage "most important thing" to Harry Jolley DeKALB — Senior forward Nick Markanich...

DeKALB — The first game of the coaching tenure of men’s basketball head coach Rashon Burno saw the NIU Huskies earn a 71-64 victory on the road against the University of Washington Huskies Thursday in Seattle, Wash. A career-best outing for senior...

DeKALB — The women’s basketball team opened their 2021 season with a 77-60 victory over the Illinois State University Redbirds on Tuesday.  The Huskies played with added energy in its first home game with fans since the 2019-2020 season. Players...