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Bears set to retool after offseason moves

By Mateo Avila | March 27, 2017

DeKALB — The Jay Cutler era has finally come to an end for the Chicago Bears, which was an abysmal eight years.Cutler appeared in 102 games, throwing 208 touchdowns while turning the ball 202 times — 146 interceptions and 56 fumbles, according to...

Releasing guards may affect recruiting

By Tom Burton | March 23, 2017

NIU will find itself struggling to replace its five players they lost this season, three to graduation and two to dismissal.Forward Aaric Armstead and centers Sean Damaska and Marin Maric, all seniors, played their last game as Huskies in a 72-69 March...

You can feel the passion with which men's basketball Head Coach Mark Montgomery leads his team. He's often on the court just as much as his players and incessantly paces the floor in front of the bench to get the best view of the next play. He's currently in his third season as the program's 27th head coach.

Coach’s seat gets warmer

By Tom Burton | March 9, 2017

You can feel the passion with which men's basketball Head Coach Mark Montgomery leads his team. He's often on the court just as much as his players and incessantly paces the floor in front of the bench to get the best view of the next play. He's currently in his third season as the program's 27th head coach.

‘Super teams’ bad for NBA

By Mateo Avila | March 9, 2017

DeKALB — Barring any major upset, the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be headed for their third consecutive meeting in the NBA Finals in large part to the super teams they have assembled.The Warriors are led by four All-Stars,...

Freshman guard continues to impress

By Tom Burton | February 27, 2017

In a season filled with disappointing losses, under-achieving player performances and big lead surrenders, freshman guard Eugene German has played like someone the Huskies will be able to depend on for this season and hopefully the next three years.If...

Former sophomore guard Marshawn Wilson shoots from distance in a 2015 game. Wilson and Head Coach Mark Montgomery came to a 'mutual' agreement for Wilson to have a fresh start elsewhere before Tuesday's game against Ball State University at the Convocation Center.

Guard and coach reach ‘mutual’ agreement

By Tom Burton | February 20, 2017

Former sophomore guard Marshawn Wilson shoots from distance in a 2015 game. Wilson and Head Coach Mark Montgomery came to a 'mutual' agreement for Wilson to have a fresh start elsewhere before Tuesday's game against Ball State University at the Convocation Center.

Coach guides failed season

Coach guides failed season

By Infographic by Nick Bosshart | November 28, 2016

Former quarterbacks Jordan Lynch (clockwise from top left) and Chandler Harnish, former safety Jimmie Ward, were players recruited by former Head Coach Dave Doeren who played for Head Coach Rod Carey in 2013 and 2014. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Ryan Graham (clockwise from top right), Kenny Golladay, redshirt senior wide receiver and junior cornerback Shawun Lurry are players recruited by Carey.

A Chicago Cubs fan cheers at Progressive Field after game six of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday in Cleveland. The Cubs won 9-3 to tie the series 3-3.

Sports editor prediction game seven: CUBS WIN!

By Scott Nicol | November 2, 2016

A Chicago Cubs fan cheers at Progressive Field after game six of the World Series against the Cleveland Indians Tuesday in Cleveland. The Cubs won 9-3 to tie the series 3-3.

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (left) and catcher Willson Contreras celebrates their win against the Cleveland Indians after Game 2 of the World Series Wednesday in Cleveland. The Cubs won 5-1 to tie the series 1-1. 

Sports editor prediction for game six: Cubs win

By Scott Nicol | November 1, 2016

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (left) and catcher Willson Contreras celebrates their win against the Cleveland Indians after Game 2 of the World Series Wednesday in Cleveland. The Cubs won 5-1 to tie the series 1-1. 

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber bats against the Milwaukee Brewers during a spring training baseball game March 25 in Mesa, Arizona. Schwarber has been added to the Chicago Cubs' World Series roster and could start Tuesday night's opener against the Cleveland Indians at designated hitter.

Sports editor prediction: Cubs to win game one

By Scott Nicol | October 25, 2016

Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber bats against the Milwaukee Brewers during a spring training baseball game March 25 in Mesa, Arizona. Schwarber has been added to the Chicago Cubs' World Series roster and could start Tuesday night's opener against the Cleveland Indians at designated hitter.

Chicago Cubs fans watch during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the National League baseball championship series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday in Chicago.

Cubs fans hold their breath for series win

By Eddie Garcia | October 17, 2016

Chicago Cubs fans watch during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the National League baseball championship series between the Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday in Chicago.