Lori Nickel

Northern Illinois will look at this week as the beginning of a new season. With Maryland and Penn State behind them, a victory against Arkansas State (1-2) could help lead...

Gushing about his new retractable-dome Soldier Field proposal Friday, Mayor Daley made it sound like a football triple threat--"a traditional stadium . . . with a grass field that is...

Seven years ago, Ed Bye led his Rich Central soccer team to the state quarterfinals, where it lost 1-0 to eventual state champion Granite City. Last month, 14 boys showed...

Northern Illinois coach Joe Novak is already worried about the morale of his young team. He gave the Huskies the go-ahead on fourth and one, a vote of confidence. But...

With the starting quarterback questionable and another running back possibly out for the season, Northern Illinois could have a rough road ahead. Junior quarterback Brandon Barker was pulled late in...

Things are shaping up for the Northern Illinois offense, provided there aren't any more injuries. Already gone for the season is tailback Marceo Haywood (166 yards last year) with a...

The offensive line needs help. Special teams is a concern. There is a major question mark at quarterback. About a dozen players quit in the off-season and several freshmen showed...

An act of frustration, a dirty look, it will all come across negative now. Pretty soon, reporters will put together a rap sheet on Cleveland outfielder Albert Belle. Belle had...

Everyone was talking about Waubonsie Valley's improbable run at the Class AA state baseball title, but Lyons Township made an impressive showing of its own over the last week. Beating...

A year ago, he was a relief pitcher who saw action in about seven games on the mound. This year, senior Ryan Businaro has got one of the best records...