Brian Thomas: Now that we have reached the All-Star break and the first half of the MLB season has come to a close, there are a some teams, as well as players exceeding expectations and some that have not lived up to their potential. My question Matt,...

We’ve all had that moment, one day we wake up and it seems like everyone around is experiencing or doing great things and we’re sitting on the couch in our underwear eating soggy cereal. Well, even if you haven’t, this is effectively the scenario...

Of the over hundred stories I wrote at the Northern Star, I loved writing every single one of them. The Cameron Bell feature? Best interview of my life. Talking to Connie Teaberry about track and field, and how the weather was so gloomy? Always puts a...

Rory McIlroy, Anthony Kim, Rickie Fowler and all the other 30 PGA golfers have nothing on Bubba Watson. Watson is the most consistent golfer this year; he’s made every cut this year and has not placed worst than 18th. He won the first major of the year,...

Many Chicagoans experienced what is usually the signs of a heart attack, in an upset stomach, chest pains, and an impending sense on Saturday. Now, there may have been someone out there having a heart attack, but for the majority of the victims, they...

In a sport where one is forced to shine as an individual, few shone as brightly this season in NIU gymnastics as senior Tanya Rachan. Rachan came on strong in her season year, and was named the No. 6 on the top 10 NIU athletes of the season. Overall,...

It’s one thing to leave your starters in to close out a game. But it’s another situation when a team can taste victory, but your starters are still out there. That was the scene Friday at the United Center in the final minutes between the Chicago...

We’re just one day away from the NFL Draft, and I can’t wait to see who new Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery is zeroed in on with the No. 19 pick. Prior to joining the Bears this offseason, Emery was the college scouting Director for the Kansas...

Matt: Well, Brian, the NBA playoffs are right around the corner. Putting all the drama from the season aside, what’s your stance on the Chicago Bulls’ first round matchup? Assuming the Bulls can hold off the Miami Heat for overall No. 1 seed in the...

Whether you’re a lifer or just someone who jumped on the bandwagon a few years back, all Chicago Blackhawks viewers are aware of Raffi Torres’ hit on Marian Hossa. I’m not going to rehash the situation or the time frame, as everyone should be familiar...

Sean Anderson: Well, James, after a long, hard-fought season, the NHL playoffs are here, and the Chicago Blackhawks are in it for the fourth-straight season. What do you believe the Hawks will do in the first round? James Cantagallo: It’s going to be...

Last Wednesday, the Miami Heat’s Dwayne Wade said players who play on the Olympic team should be paid for playing on Team USA. What happened to the days of it being an honor to play on Team USA? Players for years have strived to represent the USA in...