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Chicago Sky head coach James Wade, center, celebrates with Candice Parker, right, and Kahleah Copper, left, after defeating the Phoenix Mercury in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to become champions Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago.

Chicago Sky win first WNBA title

By Northern Star Staff | October 17, 2021

DeKALB — For the first time in franchise history, the Chicago Sky are WNBA champions thanks to an 80-74 comeback victory in game four Sunday over the Phoenix Mercury. Center and two-time league MVP Candice Parker scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds...

Freshman forward Zachariah Thomas plays the ball in the first half against Bowling Green on Oct. 16. Thomas scored NIU's lone goal in a 1-1 tie.

NIU draws with BGSU in ranked battle

By James Krause | October 16, 2021

DeKALB — The 22nd ranked men’s soccer saw their winning streak and shutout streak both end Saturday in a 1-1 tie against the 17th ranked Bowling Green State University Falcons. After each team scored in the first half, the Huskies and Falcons held...

The volleyball team huddles during the first set of their matchup on Sept. 18 against Wisconsin.

Ball State complete weekend sweep of volleyball

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | October 16, 2021

DeKALB—The NIU volleyball team could not win a set during its two-game road trip against the Ball State University Cardinals, losing Saturday 3-0.  The Huskies got off to a good start in the first set with back-to-back kills from junior outside...

Freshman running back Jay Ducker carries the ball during the first half of NIUs 34-26 victory against the Bowling Green Falcons, Saturday in Dekalb.

Ducker, Rudolph lead in NIU victory

By James Krause | October 16, 2021

DeKALB — A 210-yard rushing performance and a kickoff return for a touchdown were the highlights of the Huskies 34-26 victory over the Bowling Green State University Falcons on Saturday. NIU is now 3-0 in Mid-American Conference play and a win away...

Then-redshirt senior Victoria Robinson runs at the Hawkeye Invitational in September 2021. The Huskies are set to begin their season Friday. (Photo courtesy NIU Athletics)

Cross country tune up for MAC meet

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 15, 2021

DeKALB — NIU cross country’s meet Friday at the Bradley Pink Classic in Peoria ended with the Huskies finishing 29th out of 37 teams with six runners finishing in the top 200 out of 286 finalists.  Coming into the Bradley Pink Classic, the Huskies...

Head volleyball coach Ray Gooden coaches on his team during a Sept. 18 game against Wisconsin at Victor E. Court.

Huskies lose to Ball State in three

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 15, 2021

DeKALB — The NIU volleyball team faced off against a tough opponent in the Ball State University Cardinals and lost in straight sets 3-0 moving the Huskies’ record to 9-9 overall.  The first set saw Ball State get off to an early lead with a score...

A book of rules and regulations, but some sports add unwritten rules from a bygone era.

Unwritten rules should stay in past

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Columnist | October 15, 2021

Unwritten rules in sports are the last thing the older generations of fans and coaches can hold onto while the game changes right in front of their eyes.  Whether it's swinging at a 3-0 pitch in baseball or running a play when they should have taken...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas.

Bears’ success lies in hands of Fields

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | October 15, 2021

In this year’s NFL draft, the Chicago Bears secured their future by drafting quarterback Justin Fields from the Ohio State University.  Fields was the fourth quarterback selected in the draft and fill in the spot the Bears needed with the departure...

Junior goalkeeper Sadie McGill prepares for an attack in an Aug. 22 match in DeKalb against Indiana State.

NIU, Akron draw in women’s soccer

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 14, 2021

DeKALB — The Huskies women’s soccer team and the University of Akron Zips faced off Thursday with the game ending in a double overtime, resulting in a 0-0 draw.   The Zips were first to get a shot up in the first half, with junior Carly Pcholinsky...

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden leaves after speaking during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Las Vegas, in this Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, file photo. The Northern Star Editorial Board believes his former employer, ESPN, repeatedly failed to recognize the severity of his hate speech and were too quick to move on from discussing it.

Top 3 NFL headlines heading into week 6

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | October 14, 2021

Jon Gruden resigns from Raiders amid email scandal Week six of the NFL season begins with tonight’s Thursday Night Football matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia Eagles.  Leading the headlines this week, Las Vegas Raiders...

NFL officials in the past have been reluctant on throwing the yellow penalty flag for taunting, but a emphasis on the penalty in 2021 could be taking away from the game.

NFL going too harsh on taunting

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | October 14, 2021

What a surprise, the NFL is trying to suck more fun out of football.  Before the start of the 2021 season, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and his competition committee made sure that officials would emphasize stopping players from taunting one another,...

Junior Lara Slisko prepares for an opponents swing at the NIU Tennis Courts.

Women’s tennis shine in Warhawk Fall Invitational

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 14, 2021

DeKALB – The Northern Illinois women’s tennis team took home three singles titles and doubles crowns during the 2021 Fall Warhawk Invitational.  Sophomore Diana Lukyanova won the No. 1 singles draw winning all three of her matches, with a 6-2,...