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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid looks to shoot as Chicago Bulls' Nikola Vucevic (9) and Zach LaVine defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Chicago.

The over and underachievers of the NBA so far

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | November 12, 2021

Some teams are raising eyebrows early in the NBA season, while other teams have underachieved thus far. A few teams that have been performing above expectation this season are the Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Chicago Bulls. The...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) talks to Referee Tony Corrente (99) during an NFL football game, Monday, November 8, 2021 in Pittsburgh.

Star staff reacts to NFL officiating

By Northern Star Staff | November 11, 2021

A taunting penalty called on Chicago Bears linebacker Cassius Marsh on Monday night in their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers is drawing the ire of not just Bears fans, but football fans and analysts. Here's some thoughts from the Northern Star sports...

Redshirt sophomore kicker John Richardson sets to launch the game-winning field goal in NIU's 30-29 victory over the Ball State Cardinals on Nov. 10, 2021, at Huskie Stadium.

COLUMN: NIU’s story told through Richardson celebration

By James Krause | November 11, 2021

When the field goal by redshirt sophomore kicker John Richardson sailed through the uprights to give NIU the 30-29 win over the Ball State University Cardinals, the Huskies dashed to the opposing sideline to take back the Bronze Stalk Trophy. “We...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021.

NFL awards: Midseason predicitons

By Waleed Alamieh, Sports Columnist | November 9, 2021

The 2021 National Football League’s season has already hit its midway point, with many players putting up ridiculous numbers. Now is a good time to release some predictions for the NFL awards.  MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Tom Brady The ageless wonder somehow...

COVID-freshman wide receiver Trayvon Rudolph had 309 receiving yards in NIU's 52-47 loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes on Nov. 3.

COLUMN: The scariest thing about NIU’s offense

By James Krause | November 5, 2021

The scariest thing about NIU’s offense in their 52-47 loss to the Kent State Golden Flashes isn’t in the final stats. It’s not in junior quarterback Rocky Lombardi’s record-breaking 532 yards passing, nor is it in COVID-freshman wide receiver...

The Chicago Red Stars finished their season 11-5-8 with a chance to make noise in the NWSL playoffs.

Red Stars ready for NWSL playoffs

By Skyler Kisellus, Senior Sports Reporter | November 4, 2021

The Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League wrapped up their regular season with a 1-0 victory over the Orlando Pride Friday. With their victory in the season finale, Chicago was able to earn the number four seed with a record of...

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with after scoring against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021.

Predicting NBA 2021-22 award winners

By DeOndre Saunders, Sports Reporter | November 2, 2021

The 2021-22 NBA season has begun, and there are many favorites who may win NBA regular season awards. Players such as guards Ja Morant, Lamelo Ball and Anthony Edwards, along with forward Miles Bridges are having breakout seasons and chasing regular season...

Freshman kicker Kanon Woodill kicks a field goal against CMU on Oct. 23. Woodill, starting in his first career game on short notice, went three-for-three and made the game winning field goal with NIU's 39-38 win.

COLUMN: Meet Kanon Woodill, NIU’s new hero

By James Krause | October 25, 2021

Head coach Thomas Hammock couldn’t watch, opting instead to stare at the ground and let the noise at Kelly/Shorts Stadium tell him what happened. With the game on the line against the Central Michigan University Chippewas, NIU had to rely on freshman...

Senior setter Grace Balensiefer goes for a spike against Air Force on Aug. 28. Balensiefer averages 10.8 assists a set this season.

COLUMN: Huskie volleyball needs to find consistency

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 21, 2021

The NIU volleyball team is halfway through their season and are sitting right in the mix to compete for the Mid-American Conference championship, but a strong finish to the season is just what they need. At the halfway point in the season, the Huskies...

Boston Red Sox's Kyle Schwarber tosses his bat after a grand slam home run against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game 3 of baseball's American League Championship Series Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Boston.

Former Cubs shine in MLB playoffs

By Noah Silver, Sports Reporter | October 20, 2021

Another MLB postseason is underway, and while the Chicago Cubs may not be playing in October, some familiar faces are suiting up for playoff teams looking to win the World Series. The Cubs sent shockwaves around the MLB on July 30, when they traded...

Chicago Bulls' DeMar DeRozan drives against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half of an NBA basketball preseason game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Cleveland.

Bulls loaded entering new season

By Carlos Finney Jr., Sports Reporter | October 19, 2021

The Chicago Bulls are coming into the 2021-2022 NBA season with the highest expectations they’ve had since Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler were on the team.  The Bulls will kick off their season against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. With all of...

Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant plays during a preseason NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Philadelphia.

Irving out means little to Nets odds

By Davione Barrow, Sports Reporter | October 19, 2021

The Brooklyn Nets are the favorites to win the NBA Championship, but former NBA champion and seven-time All-Star guard Kyrie Irving is not expected to play until he gets vaccinated against COVID-19.  Irving went live on Instagram earlier this week...