Northwestern seniors enjoying the moment, keeping wary eye on Michigan
Are they having fun yet? Absolutely, say the seniors on the 13th-ranked Northwestern team that takes on No. 18 Michigan on Saturday at the Big House in Ann Arbor, Mich....
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Clayton Thorson and Justin Jackson excited to play at the ‘Big House’
Clayton Thorson has heard all about the challenges visiting teams face in the "Big House." So has sophomore running back Justin Jackson. But neither Northwestern underclassman seems intimidated as the...
Matt Frazier returns to Northwestern O-line after harrowing medical odyssey
No. 13 Northwestern won't need much extra motivation for its game Saturday at No. 18 Michigan. But Wildcats players seem particularly energized by the return from multiple injuries and illnesses...
Raiders give Bears credit: ‘They are a very good defense’
You are what your record says you are, former Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells famously said. But the Raiders insisted they did not consider the previously winless Bears a...
Grading Northwestern’s performance vs. Minnesota
No. 16 Northwestern enhanced its national standing with a convincing 27-0 victory against Minnesota in a Big Ten opener. A marquee matchup at Michigan is next on the to-do list...
Northwestern dominates Minnesota across the board in Big Ten opener
Northwestern is mixing business with pleasure this season, thoroughly enjoying every moment of a 5-0 start that included a 27-0 domination of Minnesota in their Big Ten opener Saturday at...
Tribune Flashback: Billy Williams’ rocky path to rookie stardom with Cubs
In 1961, Billy Williams arrived in Chicago with considerably less fanfare or anticipation than awaited Kris Bryant this season. Bryant, a leading candidate to join Williams as a National League...
Preview: Minnesota at Northwestern
TV/radio: 11 a.m. Saturday; BTN, WGN-AM 720. Line: Northwestern by 4. Records: Minnesota 3-1, 0-0 Big Ten; Northwestern 4-0, 0-0. Last meeting: Minnesota won 24-17 on Oct. 11, 2014, in...
Northwestern looking to lighten Justin Jackson’s load at running back
With a talented group of running backs at his disposal, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald would love to give Justin Jackson more of a breather during games. But with the sophomore...
Tuesday’s recap: White Sox 4, Royals 2
Adam Eaton's two-run homer in the fifth inning lifted the White Sox to a 4-2 triumph over the Royals on Tuesday night at U.S. Cellular Field. The victory was their...