Friday’s recap: Cubs 4, Orioles 1
Summary Jake Arrieta beat his former teammates as the Cubs cooled off the first-place Orioles 4-1 on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field. The Cubs acquired Arrieta in July 2013 with...
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Northern Illinois reloading to keep run of success going
DEKALB, Ill. — After winning 46 games over the last four seasons, it might appear Northern Illinois merely needs to reload and not rebuild. Yet the losses of record-setting quarterback...
Orioles a good model for Cubs development plan
The "Cubs Way" often espoused by President Theo Epstein and his faithful lieutenants has yet to produce the measurable evidence impatient fans want to see. And what exactly is the...
Bears still auditioning Cutler’s backup slingers
The Bears are still trying to get their signal-callers straight entering Friday night's third exhibition game in Seattle. While Jay Cutler is the undisputed starter, backups Jordan Palmer and Jimmy...
NIU installs new, improved basketball court
Northern Illinois men's basketball coach Mark Montgomery has talked about establishing a sound foundation from which to build a solid program. Both the men's and women's programs in DeKalb will...
Sox’s Abreu takes pride in giving back
Jose Abreu not only learned how to crush a baseball while growing up in Cuba, the White Sox rookie All-Star also learned the importance of giving back to the community....
Briggs looks to future: ‘I will retire a Bear’
BOURBONNAIS — Lance Briggs was at once playful, nostalgic, philosophical and pragmatic as the veteran Bears linebacker assessed the state of his career Thursday. "I'm a true Bear. This is...
Bears take look at McCray with starters at safety
Safety Danny McCray worked with the Bears' first-string defense Wednesday, replacing fourth-round draft pick Brock Vereen. Coach Marc Trestman cautioned not to read too much into the change, saying he...
NIU adds San Diego State to 2016 and ’17 schedules
Northern Illinois will host San Diego State in a 2016 football game in DeKalb, and travel to San Diego to face the Aztecs in 2017, Huskies athletic director Sean Frazier...
Cubs’ Future Five report: Almora off to slow AA start
A look at how the Cubs' "Future Five" prospects are faring in the minor leagues: Javier Baez Second baseman, Iowa Cubs (AAA) Sunday vs. Memphis: 1-for-3 in first game of...