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NCAA men’s basketball: Gonzaga continues to dominate, Duke set to return to play

Dixie State guard Emad Elniel (34) shoots and is fouled by Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg (33) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. Gonzaga won 112-67.

Wes Sanderson, Columnist • January 2, 2021

A lot to look forward to with Thomas Hammock era

Head Coach Thomas Hammock was welcomed back to NIU during his Jan. 18, 2019 introductory news conference.

Mike Knapp, Columnist • December 10, 2020

Dear Theo: Thank you

FILE - In this April 28, 2017, file photo, Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs, poses with a young fan prior to a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cubs at Fenway Park in Boston. Theo Epstein, who transformed the long-suffering Chicago Cubs and helped bring home a drought-busting championship in 2016, is stepping down after nine seasons as the club's president of baseball operations.
The team announced Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, Epstein is leaving the organization, and general manager Jed Hoyer is being promoted to take his place.

Wes Sanderson, Columnist • November 21, 2020

Down the Lines: The Masters

Joe Mulholland puts on a rain jacket during a practice round at the Masters golf tournament Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in Augusta, Ga.

Wes Sanderson, Columnist • November 11, 2020

Defense needs to gain experience with several first-year starters

NIU redshirt senior Lance Deveaux Jr. (left) chases Buffalo redshirt first-year wide receiver Trevor Wilson Nov. 4, during NIU's 49-30 loss to the University at Buffalo Bulls at Huskie Stadium.

Mike Knapp, Columnist • November 10, 2020

Down the Lines: NFL Week 9 predictions

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Hopes are high Tagovailoa will be the best of the 22 quarterbacks to start for Miami since Dan Marino retired following the 1999 season.

Wes Sanderson, Columnist • November 7, 2020

Football is coming back to bring us all together again

View of the NIU jumbotron from inside Huskie Stadium Oct. 19, in DeKalb, Illinois.

Mike Knapp, Columnist • November 3, 2020

Down the Lines: NFL Week 8, NCAA football predictions

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) looks to pass against the Cleveland Browns in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh.

Wes Sanderson, Reporter • October 31, 2020

NFL Week 7 recap: A $1.05 million pipe bomb

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown stands on the sidelines during the first half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. Brown has agreed to return to the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year deal, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 because the contract had not been completed.

James Krause, Senior Reporter • October 30, 2020

NFL Week 6 recap: Overcome, with emotion

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Hopes are high Tagovailoa will be the best of the 22 quarterbacks to start for Miami since Dan Marino retired following the 1999 season.

James Krause, Columnist • October 23, 2020

Down the Lines: NFL Week 6, Georgia vs Alabama predictions

Green Bay Packers' Robert Tonyan (right) celebrates a touchdown reception with Malik Taylor (left) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Wes Sanderson • October 17, 2020

NFL Week 5 recap: The pressure of being America’s quarterback

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) scrambles out of the pocket before throwing a pass in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

James Krause, Senior Reporter • October 15, 2020

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