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Chicago Cubs' Willson Contreras reacts after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Milwaukee.

Cubs ponder future without stars

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 20, 2021

From flying the “W”  looking like title contenders for years to come with a core of players in their prime or about to hit it. To rebuilding and returning back to lovable losers form only in a span of five years is not what the Cubs organization...

Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu (79) follows through on a swing during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington Texas, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021.

Sox need surge ahead of playoff run

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | September 20, 2021

With the MLB season coming down to its final weeks, the Chicago White Sox are closing in on winning their first American League Central title since 2008.  The team has their eyes set on bigger prizes with World Series hopes in mind for the ball club....

NIU linebackers, sophomore Nick Rattin (left) and redshirt senior Lance Deveaux (right) try and tackle Michigan sophomore running back Blake Corum (middle). Corum led the Wolverines with 125 yards rushing in a 63-10 win over the Huskies on Sept. 18.

COLUMN: Huskies can build off blowout loss to Michigan

By James Krause | September 20, 2021

During the University of Michigan’s 63-10 shellacking of NIU on Saturday, the 106,623 fans at Michigan Stadium kept themselves thoroughly entertained. The sea of yellow and blue did the wave, they sang The Killers hit “Mr. Brightside” and played...

The scene pre-game on the United Center court.

Bulls could contend for NBA title

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | September 16, 2021

DeKALB – The last time the Chicago Bulls won an NBA championship was in 1998. Since then, a lot has changed within the league, but as of today, in 2021, the chances of a title in Chicago doesn’t seem like something out of the ordinary.  In the...

Fans throw up the Huskie symbol at Saturday's home opener between NIU and Wyoming. The reported attendance was 11,334.

Fans showed they remembered NIU

By James Krause | September 13, 2021

DeKALB — Two hours before kickoff on the west side of Huskie Stadium, a voice rings out in joy from a lawn chair under a red canopy. “Thank god we’re back to somewhat normal,” the voice said over walls blaring music. The voice belonged to...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields plays against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Evaluating the preseason for Bears rookies

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | September 10, 2021

As the final snaps of the 2021 NFL preseason were taken, rookies from all around the league attempted to prove their worth to their teams.  While some picks were virtual locks to make this season's roster, others were constantly on the hot seat and...

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy talks with an official before a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.

Offseason moves could doom Bears

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter | September 9, 2021

The Chicago Bears’ offseason decision making so far has not been ideal, with a lot of head-scratching moves that seem to have become the norm for the Bears under their current management.  The first of many decisions has to start with retaining...

Chicago Bulls' Ayo Dosunmo throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bulls forming team for playoff push

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | September 8, 2021

The Chicago Bulls have not seen success since the days of Derrick Rose in a Bulls jersey. They have been mediocre, to say the least, for the last four years.  Things took a turn for the better this past year with some overdue changes in the front...

Wide receiver Kenny Golladay runs with the ball during New York Giants NFL training camp held at Eddie Moraes Stadium, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Newark, N.J.

Former Huskies set for NFL season opening

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | September 8, 2021

With the NFL season opener drawing closer, clubs have trimmed down their rosters to the mandated 53-player limit.  As the deadline to cut down has come and gone, some rosters feature players who established themselves during their college days at...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields plays against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Why Chicago should ride with QB1

By James Krause | August 30, 2021

The Chicago Bears and its fans can measure their options at quarterback any number of ways and probably end up with a variety of ways to decide a quarterback. The one comparison that rookie Justin Fields will win over veteran Andy Dalton every time...

United States' Nelly Korda plays a driver off the 5th tee during the final round of the Women's British Open golf championship, in Carnoustie, Scotland, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

LPGA stars to compete in 2021 Solheim Cup

By Wes Sanderson | August 25, 2021

Team USA finalized its roster Monday for the 2021 Solheim Cup, Sept. 4-6 at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. The Americans are looking to win back the cup after a 2019 defeat at Gleneagles in Scottland.  Team USA’s roster will feature Nelly Korda,...

The par-3 seventh hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Pebble Beach Golf Links, the pinnacle of public golf

By Wes Sanderson | April 13, 2021

Golfing has always held a special place in my heart. The game has given me the opportunity to caddie in some of the most prestigious events on the PGA Tour. While carrying someone else’s bag in a professional event is a bucket list experience, it still...