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Northwestern’s Bryant McIntosh part of impressive Big Ten freshman group

August 19, 2019 at 8:13 a.m.

The Big Ten is loaded with talented freshman guards this season, including Ohio State's sensational D'Angelo Russell (19.2 points per game), Maryland's Melo Trimble (16.1), Indiana's James Blackmon Jr. (15.8)...

Mourners, including Ronnie "Woo Woo" Wickers, file past the casket bearing former Chicago White Sox player Minnie Minoso during his visitation Friday.

Fans, friends, family pay respects to Minnie Minoso

February 19, 2020 at 6:02 a.m.

Minnie Minoso became an instant friend to everyone he met, or to anyone who had the pleasure of watching the affable "Cuban Comet" play baseball with unmatched flair and passion....

Northwestern coach Chris Collins says his team hasn't thought about any potential NIT bid.

Northwestern focused on wins, not NIT

May 25, 2019 at 1:49 p.m.

Making the NIT might not happen for Northwestern, but the Wildcats have defied the odds on occasion already this season. Entering their regular-season finale Saturday at Iowa, the Wildcats are...

Michigan guard/forward Aubrey Dawkins grabs a ball away from Northwestern center Alex Olah during the first half.

Tre Demps clutch 3s help Northwestern to 82-78 victory in double overtime

August 19, 2019 at 8:09 a.m.

As much as this Northwestern basketball season has been about building for the future, there was no forgetting the upperclassmen when the Wildcats outlasted Michigan 82-78 in double overtime Tuesday...

Northern Illinois opens spring drills Tuesday

June 15, 2018 at 10:38 p.m.

DEKALB- Rod Carey has his starting quarterback in place, unlike this time last year. With spring practice slated to begin a 6:50 a.m Tuesday, junior Drew Hare is the proven...

In 2012, White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso speaks to the crowd at Sluggers bar in Chicago after a viewing of a documentary about Miñoso called "Baseball's Been Very, Very, Good To Me."

Minnie Minoso died from tear in pulmonary artery: autopsy

August 19, 2019 at 8:09 a.m.

Baseball has lost another iconic ambassador. Former White Sox star outfielder Minnie Minoso was found dead in the driver's seat of his car early Sunday. An autopsy performed Sunday afternoon...

Mascot Victor E. Huskie before the game between the Northern Illinois Huskies and the Toledo Rockets.

Northern Illinois opens Sept. 5 vs. UNLV; travels to Ohio State Sept. 19

June 15, 2018 at 11:06 p.m.

The good news for Northern Illinois fans is that NIU will have six home games for the 2015 football season. The more challenging news is that the Huskies will travel...

Andre Dawson showed up a Cubs spring training in 1987, hoping the club would rescue him from the artificial turf in Montreal.

Chicago Sports flashback: Andre Dawson offers Cubs a blank contract

May 15, 2019 at 7:49 p.m.

For Andre Dawson, the grass was always greener — and softer — at Wrigley Field. After the 1986 season, the free-agent outfielder thought he had to escape Montreal at all...

Coach Chris Collins and Northwestern could force their way into the NIT if they remain on their hot streak.

Northwestern enters hostile environment seeking 5th straight win

June 15, 2018 at 11:03 p.m.

Northwestern may have a shot at an NIT bid if the Wildcats continue to finish strong. And Illinois is entertaining notions of an NCAA berth, with plenty of company on...

Northwestern University students, including Gram Bowsher, front row, second from right, watch the Wildcats play the Indiana Hoosiers at Welsh Ryan Arena.

Ranking Big Ten basketball student sections

May 31, 2019 at 8:51 p.m.

College basketball student sections can't be judged merely by the decibels registered from their cheers or by how many undergrads pack a gym on a frigid night. Face-painted, costume-wearing, vocal-chord-shredding...

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