No. 13 ranked, undefeated NIU men's soccer team looks to continue its winning ways this weekend in the Northwestern Lakeside Classic in Evanston.The Huskies (5-0-0) have won back-to-back invites and expect to win this invite as well, said senior midfielder...

Will the Philadelphia Eagles soar above competition? No one can deny their talent, but one has to question their fragility. The aspect in question is the ability for the big play makers to stay healthy. Obviously, this is important for every team. The...

Defensive lineThe front four for the Badgers is loaded with upperclassmen. Wisconsin’s defensive ends feature a combination of senior Louis Nzegwu and junior David Gilbert, while in the inside resides senior Patrick Butrym. The other starting defensive...

Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson may be the toughest signal-caller NIU football will face all season."He's pretty good," said Huskies' linebacker Jordan Delegal with a smile. "He's a runner [and is] pretty balanced."Wilson was named the Big Ten player...

Through two weeks of play, Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson has taken the Big Ten by storm. The North Carolina State transfer has lead Wisconsin to a 2-0 record with his versatile play. This versatility comes into play with his ability to throw the...

There's some unfinished business between NIU quarterback Chandler Harnish and Wisconsin. Two seasons ago, the Huskies fell to the Badgers 28-20 at Camp Randall Stadium. "[That game] ended on a bad note, and left a bad taste in [my] mouth," Harnish said....

Eddie Faulkner knows a thing thing or two about the Wisconsin football program. Faulkner, who played running back for Wisconsin for four years from 1996 to 2000, is looking forward to coaching against his alma matter this Saturday. The former Badger running...

Tony Osborne: So Eli, big game coming up this week for NIU football. I think the Huskies' offense has the clout to upset the powerhouse in Wisconsin. What do you think? Eli Gehn: Well Tony, as much I will be rooting for the Huskies this Saturday, I just...

In an intra-state match-up, NIU women's soccer earned their first shutout of the season.However, the Huskies were shutout as well, 0-0, by Eastern Illinois.The Huskies (0-5-2) played a solid game, at least according to the stat sheet, against the Panthers...

NIU women's golf opened its season by placing fourth in the two-day Green Bay Invitational."I think for the first tournament of the year, considering the conditions of today and yesterday, we had a couple 70 scores and low 80s for the rest of the tournament,"...

NIU football may have a second opponent to face at the Soldier Field Showdown Saturday: the turf.The field, which uses natural grass, has been criticized by professional players and coaches who say the field is ill-kept, so much so that the playing surface...

Jimmy JohnsonSports Editor Peyton Manning's neck injuries might turn out to be a blessing in disguise for some fantasy football owners.At least for myself.Unfortunately, I was dim-witted enough to miss my fantasy draft a week ago.And knowing my luck,...