DeKALB- NIU men’s soccer is coming off of a tough 2-1 loss to Northwestern University this past Friday. The Huskies lacked offensive opportunities against a much bigger and stronger Northwestern team. Here are a few things to look out for heading into...
By Zack Rodriguez, Former Sports Reporter
| September 10, 2023
DeKALB – As the 2023 NFL season dawns, a story of resilience, determination and potential unfolds on the gridiron.
From underdogs to dark horses, I believe the Chicago Bears are poised to defy expectations and stampede their way into the playoffs....
By Sana Polizzi, Sports Reporter
| September 7, 2023
Two former U.S. Open Champions Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz face off in the Arthur Ashe Stadium tomorrow in the semi-finals alongside Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton.
In the women’s semi-finals, Coco Gauff will be facing off against Karolína...
By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter
| September 7, 2023
After a long three months of the NFL offseason, the Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs face off in the first Thursday Night Football game of the 2023-2024 NFL season.
The Chiefs are led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes after finishing the 2022 season...
By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor
| September 5, 2023
With the NFL season right around the corner, last-minute fantasy drafts are a necessity for any NFL-addicted sports fan. For those looking to target some lesser-known players in the final rounds of their drafts this year, here are some perfect picks for...
By Ethan Gonzales, Former Sports Editor
| August 29, 2023
The Philippines’ hopes of a FIBA World Cup title have been doused, but Filipinos all around the world have many reasons to be excited for the future of international basketball.
Gilas Pilipinas – the Philippines’ national basketball team –...
DeKALB – This year's 2023 NFL Draft caught fans off guard with three quarterback selections in the top five, along with an exponential amount of defensive players being drafted in the first round. There were a few teams that fans could say won the draft,...
DeKALB – With day one of the 2023 NFL draft wrapping up, the Bears made a safe selection in University of Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright. The Bears took Wright with the 10th pick after trading back one spot with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The...
DeKALB – With the 2023 NFL Draft a few weeks away, general manager Ryan Poles and the Chicago Bears currently hold the ninth overall pick. At the start of the NFL offseason, Chicago held the first overall pick before trading it to the Carolina Panthers.
The...
Chicago Bulls fans have been talking on social media about the Pat Bev Effect. The Bulls have improved their team chemistry and performance since signing Patrick Beverly after the All-Star break.
Beverly grew up on the west side of Chicago. In his...
By Alex Crowe, Assistant Sports Editor
| March 22, 2023
One of the greatest eras in Chicago sports history came to an end on Feb. 28. The Chicago Blackhawks traded away the greatest player in franchise history, Patrick Kane, to the New York Rangers.
With the trade, Chicago lost not only a great hockey...
With the start of March, sports fans are eager to watch the historic NCAA college basketball tournament, March Madness.
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NIU men’s basketball has not seen the tournament since 1996. Despite the odds, the Huskies still have...
