Starting the year 0-3, the Chicago Bears have fallen to be one of the worst – if not, the worst – teams in the NFL. Given the circumstances, it is nearly impossible for the organization to turn this season around, but there are some viable options.  Coming...

Two wins, 10 losses and rock bottom in the MAC standings. Not a great start to a season by any stretch of the imagination.  That is where the NIU volleyball team stands through 12 matches, all against non-conference competition. This column was...

DeKALB – NIU football (1-2) was a step slow in all three facets of the game in its 35-11 loss against the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers (1-2) Saturday. The Huskies offense was the most glaring issue, totaling just 149 scrimmage yards. The defense...

After beginning the season 1-0 with a road victory over the Boston College Eagles, NIU football (1-1) came up short in its home opener, falling to the Southern Illinois University Salukis (2-0) 14-11. In order to bounce back with a win on Saturday...

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...

Like you might find its players doing on the sideline during a mid-match challenge, NIU volleyball has found itself in a limbo near the end of its non-conference stretch. After losing every one of its matches at the DePaul Invitational in Chicago this...

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....

The NIU volleyball team has returned from its first road trip of the season, bringing back something they left home without: a win. As great as that first win is, especially since it’s the first for its first-year head coach, areas for improvement...

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 – The first showing of the 2023 edition of NIU volleyball hasn’t delivered in the win-loss record, but plenty of volleyball is left to be played for the Huskies to prove their worth. Hosting two opponents at the NIU Convocation Center across...