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Waleed Alamleh

Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 24, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Mike McGinnis)

COLUMN: Starting pitchers are losing their shine

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
April 26, 2022
Men's head golf coach John Carlson (Left) talks through a shot with then-senior Tommy Dunsire during the first round of the 2021 Saint Mary's Invitational at Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

Men’s golf places 10th to end regular season schedule

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2022
Senior Fernanda Naves hits the ball with an overhand swing during a match against Ball State University Friday in DeKalb.

Women’s tennis earns back-to-back win after Ball State matches

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
April 22, 2022
The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Madelaine Vikse, Kyron Lewis, and Waleed Alamleh
April 21, 2022
Senior Fernanda Naves swings her racket during a tennis match against Miami University April 1 in DeKalb.

Women’s tennis beats Eastern Michigan on the road

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2022
Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving reacts after sinking a basket during the second half of the opening basketball game of the NBA play-in tournament against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, April 12, 2022, in New York.

This weekend’s biggest NBA matchup

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2022
Kyrie Irving recently converted to Islam last year in April 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Celebrate, learn about Muslim athletes during Ramadan

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
April 12, 2022
Graduate student Michael Cascino tees off on a hole at Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California on Nov. 9. NIU finished 17th out of 19 teams in the Saint Mary's Invitational that concluded Nov. 11. (Wes Sanderson | Northern Star)

Men’s golf takes last place at Aggie Invitational

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
April 12, 2022
Freshman Christopher Knutson plays during a tennis match March 23.

Men’s tennis loses matchup at Toledo

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
April 8, 2022
Redshirt senior running back Clint Ratkovich practices on Aug. 20 at Huskies Stadium.

NIU football players participate in Pro Day

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 31, 2022
New Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill holds his first news conference among family members and the media in Miami Gardens, Florida, March 24. (Carl Juste/Miami Herald via AP)

High-profile NFL trades have changed landscape of league

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 29, 2022
The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

What I’m watching this weekend: Northern Star Staff

By Madelaine Vikse and Waleed Alamleh
March 24, 2022
Redshirt senior Kristopher Ortega swings during a tennis match against the University of Omaha March 23 in DeKalb.

Men’s tennis loses home matchup against Omaha

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 24, 2022
Redshirt senior guard Paulina Castro (24) walks out to greet the women’s basketball team during the starting lineup announcements March 5 on Senior Night before a game against Central Michigan at the NIU Convocation Center.

Coaches reflect on 50-year impact of Title IX on women’s sports

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 22, 2022
Men's tennis loses four of six matches against Ball State

Men’s tennis loses four of six matches against Ball State

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2022
Junior forward A'Jah Davis shoots from the free throw line during a game on Jan. 15 against the University of Toledo Rockets. The Huskies fell 73-52 as Davis led all NIU scorers with 24 points. (Summer Fitzgerald/ Northern Star)

Women’s basketball falls in first game of MAC tournament

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2022
The 2022 quarterback carousel could shift the landscape of the NFL.

Quarterback carousel could cause shift in NFL

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2022
NIU junior forward A'Jah Davis attempts a layup against Toledo freshman forward Jessica Cook during a matchup on Jan. 15 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. Davis and Cook finished as the leading scorers for their respective squads in their latest matchup on Mar. 3. Davis finished the game with 30 points for the Huskies while Cook recorded 14 points for the Rockets. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star)

Women’s basketball drops final road game to Toledo

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2022
Junior left-handed pitcher Reagan Klawiter pitches during a game against Sacramento State Feb. 18 in Sacramento, California.

Baseball loses heartbreaker in Murray State series finale

By Jordan Radloff and Waleed Alamleh
March 1, 2022
Women's basketball redshirt senior guard Errin Hodges lifts herself off the court during a conference matchup against Ball State University on Jan. 5.

This weekend in NIU Athletics: Feb. 18

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
February 18, 2022
Redshirt senior guard Janae Poisson navigates the court during Wednesday's overtime win over the Buffalo Bulls. Poisson recorded 26 points, six rebounds and an assist during NIU's matchup with Buffalo at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. (NIU Athletics)

Huskies come up short on Davis’ record-breaking day

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2022
Junior forward A'Jah Davis shoots from the free throw line during a game on Jan. 15 against the University of Toledo Rockets. The Huskies fell 73-52 as Davis led all NIU scorers with 24 points. (Summer Fitzgerald/ Northern Star)

A’Jah Davis: DeKalb superstar 21 years in the making

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2022
FILE - Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) is shown during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, in San Antonio. The Philadelphia 76ers have traded Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden as part of a multiplayer deal. The trade was confirmed by multiple people who spoke to The Associated Press Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been announced. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Column: 76ers win big in Harden trade

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2022
Sophomore guard Jayden Marable (left), redshirt freshman guard Sydney McCrea, senior forward McKayla Brandon, redshirt senior guard Paulina Castro and junior forward A'Jah Davis embark toward the sideline in a game against Bowling Green Wednesday night. (Summer Fitzgerald | Northern Star)

Bowling Green completes sweep against Huskies

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
February 10, 2022
Akron sophomore wing Ali Ali (left) plays man defense against senior guard Anthony Crump during Tuesday night's Mid-American Conference matchup at the Convocation center in DeKalb. Crump finished the game third in NIU scoring, recording 11 points in their 70-54 defeat at home. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Huskies face foul troubles in failed comeback

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
February 9, 2022
Junior guard Kaleb Thornton (left) makes a drive down the court against the Bowling Green Falcons in a 92-83 loss on Jan. 18 at the Convocation Center in DeKalb. NIU proceeded to lose its second matchup with BGSU Saturday, falling on the road 87-65 in Bowling Green. (Zulfiqar Ahmed | Northern Star)

Huskies’ woes against Bowling Green persist

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
February 5, 2022
Huskies' comeback attempt comes up short

Huskies’ comeback attempt comes up short

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2022
Junior guard Darweshi Hunter passes the ball during a conference matchup against the Bowling Green Falcons at the Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Men’s basketball’s comeback falls short against Ball State

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2022
April 27, 2018: during the 2018 Mid-American Men's Tennis Championship between the Buffalo Bulls and Northern Illinois Huskies at the Miller Tennis Center in Amherst, N.Y. (Nicholas T. LoVerde)

Men’s tennis pushes win streak to four in home sweep

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
January 25, 2022
Junior forward A'Jah Davis (left) watches junior guard Chelby Koker drive to the basket in NIU's victory over Bradley on Nov. 22. (Northern Star File Photo)

Women’s basketball slump extends to 3 games

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
December 13, 2021
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, front, pulls in a rebound as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Denver.

Top 3 NBA headlines for Dec. 3

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
December 3, 2021
Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford throws a pass Maryland during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Park, Md. Penn State won 31-14.

Best college football matchups for Nov. 13

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2021
Women's tennis dominates at Drake

Women’s tennis dominates at Drake

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2021
Women's tennis weekend headlined by Ross win

Women’s tennis weekend headlined by Ross win

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
November 2, 2021
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball drives against the Detroit Pistons during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The Bulls won 97-82.

Top 3 NBA headlines for Oct. 29

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2021
Daubentons bat (Myotis daubentonii) flies on the attic of a house.

County reports second bat found positive for rabies in DeKalb

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2021
The volleyball team huddles during the first set of their matchup on Sept. 18 against Wisconsin.

Ball State complete weekend sweep of volleyball

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
October 16, 2021
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago.

Top 3 NFL headlines from week 4

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2021
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago.

Top 3 NFL headlines for Sept. 24

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2021
Chicago White Sox's Jose Abreu (79) follows through on a swing during a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington Texas, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021.

Sox need surge ahead of playoff run

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2021
The volleyball team huddles during the first set of their matchup on Sept. 18 against Wisconsin.

Huskies swept by second-ranked Wisconsin

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2021
Redshirt senior libero Miranda Karlen digs in a practice on Aug. 24 at Victor E. Court. The Huskies will play three games over two days to open their regular season schedule.

Volleyball to host unbeaten Badgers

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2021
Freshman middle blocker Charli Atiemo attempts a spike against Western Illinois on the morning of Aug. 27 at Victor E. Court.

Huskies get third win of weekend

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
September 11, 2021
Fire Truck is parked in the garage at the first DeKalb Fire House, 700 Pine St. 

State Fire Marshal urges college students to create fire safety plan

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2021
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy talks with an official before a preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn.

Offseason moves could doom Bears

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
September 9, 2021
There will be a blood drive on 2428 Sycamore Road. 

Red Cross to host blood drive in DeKalb

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
September 7, 2021
Redshirt senior libero Miranda Karlen digs in a practice on Aug. 24 at Victor E. Court. The Huskies will play three games over two days to open their regular season schedule.

Huskies take rematch over Panthers

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
September 5, 2021
Football team prepares to host yearly Huskie Bowl

Huskies defense shows life in spring showcase

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
April 15, 2021
Baylor junior guard Davion Mitchell slaps hands with fans after arriving home as NCAA college basketball champions April 6, 2021, in Waco, Texas.

National championship a long-time coming for Baylor

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
April 7, 2021
Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (center) celebrates making the game winning basket with Joel Ayayi (left) against UCLA April 3, during overtime in a men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Gonzaga won 93-90.

Final Four was one for history books

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
April 5, 2021
Senior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace and Junior setter Grace Balensiefer await an opponent's attack Oct. 25, 2019.

Wallace rises to challenge of being woman in athletics

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 30, 2021
Volleyball coach Ray Gooden works with the team during a match last season.

Volleyball falls to Bobcats on senior night

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2021
Oral Roberts University players celebrate at the end of a college basketball game against the University of Florida March 21, in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis.

First two rounds of men’s tournament provides plenty of upsets

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2021
Volleyball gets swept in Western Kentucky tournament

Volleyball swept by Broncos in season series

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 24, 2021
Volleyball gets swept in Western Kentucky tournament

Volleyball splits weekend series with Golden Flashes

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2021
Volleyball on a wood court floor.

Volleyball swept by WMU Broncos

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 17, 2021
Senior middle blocker Kennedy Wallace and Junior setter Grace Balensiefer await an opponent's attack Oct. 25, 2019.

Huskies split weekend series with Bulls

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2021
Volleyball on a wood court floor.

Huskies spilt series against RedHawks

By Waleed Alamleh, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2021
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