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Chicago Cubs Kris Bryant (17) and Albert Almora Jr. (5) are greeted by manager Joe Maddon (70) after Bryant's two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas.

MLB Predictions: National League

By Jayce Eustice | March 29, 2019

Chicago Cubs Kris Bryant (17) and Albert Almora Jr. (5) are greeted by manager Joe Maddon (70) after Bryant's two-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas.

Duke's Zion Williamson sits on the floor following a injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina, in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019.

Fill in the blank: Young basketball players should …

By Northern Star Sports Staff | February 28, 2019

Duke's Zion Williamson sits on the floor following a injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina, in Durham, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019.

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2018, file photo, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, looks at the baseball field from their dugout before the start of the Nationals last home game of the season against the Miami Marlins in Washington Spring training has started, yet two of baseball's biggest stars, Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, are sitting at home. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

With spring training under way, there’s still plenty of talent unsigned

By Justin Kelley | February 22, 2019

FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2018, file photo, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, looks at the baseball field from their dugout before the start of the Nationals last home game of the season against the Miami Marlins in Washington Spring training has started, yet two of baseball's biggest stars, Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, are sitting at home. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Kill fires off on former colleague Fleck

Kill fires off on former colleague Fleck

By Associated Press | February 21, 2019

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2015, file photo, former Minnesota head football coach Jerry Kill watches from the sidelines during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Central Michigan in Detroit. Kill says he won't speak again to P.J. Fleck, saying the current Golden Gophers coach is too selfish. Kill spoke to Sirius XM radio Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019, and said he thinks Fleck is "about himself" instead of the players. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Chicago Bears dodged a bullet by not signing Hunt

Chicago Bears dodged a bullet by not signing Hunt

By Associated Press | February 20, 2019

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) scores a touchdown ahead of Los Angeles Rams free safety Lamarcus Joyner (20) as Chiefs offensive guard Cameron Erving (75) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game, in Los Angeles. The Cleveland Browns have signed Kareem Hunt, the running back cut by Kansas City in November after a video showed him pushing and kicking a woman the previous February. 

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE NFL - Coach of the Chicago Bears Matt Nagy, left, accepts the award for AP coach of the year at the 8th Annual NFL Honors at The Fox Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. (Photo by Paul Abell/Invision for NFL/AP Images)

Nagy’s award brings optimism to Bears fans

By Marcel Carrasco | February 6, 2019

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR THE NFL - Coach of the Chicago Bears Matt Nagy, left, accepts the award for AP coach of the year at the 8th Annual NFL Honors at The Fox Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. (Photo by Paul Abell/Invision for NFL/AP Images)

Eastern Conference NBA All-Star Predictions

By Khobi Price | January 31, 2019

The NBA announced the 2019 All-Star starters Jan. 24. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Houston Rockets guard James Harden, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George, Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron...

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Western Conference NBA All-Star predictions

By Khobi Price | January 31, 2019

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Northern Star Sports Staff predicts the Super Bowl

By Northern Star Sports Staff | January 30, 2019

Jayce Eustice | Sports Editor: Rams win 35-27Tom Brady’s quest for yet another Super Bowl ring is stopped by the offensive brilliance of head coach Sean McVay and third-year quarterback Jared Goff.The Patriots will drive down the field and score a touchdown...

Pagano brings experience to Bears defense

By Marcel Carrasco | January 23, 2019

The Chicago Bears have brought in an experienced defensive coordinator in Chuck Pagano. His time in the NFL and his extensive coaching career give the Bears the perfect fit for the job.His career began at the University of Miami as a secondary coach for...

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon is congratulated after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass. Patriots receiver Josh Gordon says he is stepping away from football in order to focus on his mental health. In a statement posted on Twitter on Thursday morning, Dec. 20, 2018, Gordon said his decision was spurred by him feeling recently that he could have a better grasp on things mentally. He thanked the Patriots for their support and vowed to work his way back. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

The end of football for Josh Gordon could be the start of something great

By James Krause | December 30, 2018

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon is congratulated after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass. Patriots receiver Josh Gordon says he is stepping away from football in order to focus on his mental health. In a statement posted on Twitter on Thursday morning, Dec. 20, 2018, Gordon said his decision was spurred by him feeling recently that he could have a better grasp on things mentally. He thanked the Patriots for their support and vowed to work his way back. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Huskies riding high-powered offense to success

Huskies riding high-powered offense to success

By Khobi Price | December 20, 2018

The men's basketball team's solid 6-4 start to the 2018-19 season is due to its historic offensive production, but it will need to pick up the slack on defense if it wants to contend for the 2019 Mid-American Conference Championship.The Huskies’ defensive...