Northern Illinois not slowed down by loss of star power
There is no Heisman Trophy candidate on Northern Illinois' roster this year, no NCAA record-breaker, no stud running back. Yet the Huskies keep on rolling, having won six straight games...
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NIU heading to MAC championship game after rallying past Western Michigan
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — P.J. Fleck says he bleeds brown and gold now that he is the second-year coach at Western Michigan. The former Northern Illinois wide receiver and assistant coach...
NIU visits Western Michigan with MAC West title on the line
In this final weekend of the regular season, Northern Illinois, Western Michigan and Toledo remain in the race for the MAC West championship. But the Huskies (9-2, 6-1) hold the...
Without Charles Tillman to battle, Calvin Johnson dominates Bears
DETROIT — Calvin Johnson and Charles Tillman had many epic battles over the past seven years. Tillman, the aggressive 6-foot-2, 198-pound Bears cornerback would shadow, nudge, bump and generally climb...
Derrick Rose wants to give sore hamstring a go Friday against Celtics
Derrick Rose says he has been tired and fatigued. Many Bulls fans say they are becoming sick and tired. And coach Tom Thibodeau? Don't even ask. The lingering "Will he...
Jimmy Butler stays hot, but Derrick Rose can’t play in second half of loss
DENVER — Jimmy Butler refuses to refer to himself as a star, but his coach begs to differ. "He has been incredible," Tom Thibodeau said. "He's a star. And he...
Tuesday’s recap: Nuggets 114, Bulls 109
The summary Jimmy Butler's 32 points weren't enough to make up for the absence of Joakim Noah (left eye abrasion and left knee) for the whole game and Derrick Rose...
Tom Thibodeau on Derrick Rose: ‘He’s got to get out there and play’
SALT LAKE CITY — Derrick Rose was concerned about fatigue in his return after missing the previous four games with a left hamstring injury. But the Bulls' perpetually ailing guard...
Monday’s recap: Bulls 97, Jazz 95
The summary The Bulls were closer to playing with a full deck Monday night when coach Tom Thibodeau announced that Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol would be in the starting...
Derrick Rose uncertain of his availability
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The Bulls limped into town with continued uncertainty about the availability of injured veterans Derrick Rose, Pau Gasol and Kirk Hinrich for Monday night's game...