NEIU Independent

The NFL should reject Michael Vick

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • January 14, 2020

The NFL selected former Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Michael Vick to serve as an honorary captain for the 2020 Pro Bowl, despite two popular petitions demanding his removal. The...

Dominik Kubalik is leading the Blackhawks’ youth movement

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • January 14, 2020

The emergence of Blackhawks’ rookie Dominik Kubalik has been a rare bright spot in a season plagued by injuries and inconsistency. As of Jan. 14, Kubalik, 24, sits first among rookies in both even strength...

An Inquiry into Trans in Sports

Monty Stites, Editor In Chief • January 14, 2020

There has been an increasingly prevalent discussion in the wider culture surrounding those who are transgender and their participation in sports. However, much of the noise surrounding the debate has been...

BREAKING: Bears extend Eddie Jackson

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • January 3, 2020

The Chicago Bears signed Pro Bowl safety Eddie Jackson to a four-year, $58.4 million extension with $22 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The extension makes Jackson...

BREAKING: Chicago Bears fire Mark Helfrich, three others

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • December 31, 2019

The Chicago Bears fired offensive coordinator Mark Helfrich and three others Tuesday, according to Adam Jahns of The Athletic. The Bears organization later confirmed the report. Alongside Helfrich,...

Dissecting Alex DeBrincat’s slow start

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • December 28, 2019

Alex DeBrincat put the hockey world on notice last season with his sophomore 41-goal, 76-point campaign. You see, DeBrincat wasn't supposed to light the lamp with the same regularity he enjoyed during...

Brent Seabrook to undergo three surgeries, placed on long-term injury reserve

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • December 26, 2019

The Chicago Blackhawks placed defenseman Brent Seabrook on long-term injury reserve (LTIR) Thursday after announcing that Seabrook would miss the remainder of the 2019-2020 regular season. Seabrook, who...

BREAKING: Chicago White Sox Ink Edwin Encarnacion to one-year deal

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • December 25, 2019

The Chicago White Sox have signed designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion to a one-year, $12 million deal with a club option for the 2021 season, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The latest free-agent splash...

NBCSports writer omits Patrick Kane from Top 10 list, Twitter laughs

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • December 24, 2019

Adam Gretz of NHLonNBCSports and Yardbreaker constructed a top-10 players of the decade list which omitted Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks, causing both confusion and subsequent ridicule. Gretz'...

BREAKING: White Sox sign Dallas Keuchel to three-year contract

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • December 21, 2019

The Chicago White Sox signed left-handed starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel to three-year contract, $55.5 million dollar option with a vested fourth year option. The 2015 Cy Young winner spent the 2019...

White Sox reportedly agree to deal with Gio Gonzalez

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • December 19, 2019

The White Sox have reportedly agreed to a contract with two-time All-Star pitcher Gio Gonzalez, according to Jon Heyman of the MLB Network. Gonzalez, a former Sox first-round draft pick who was traded...

Revisiting the Nomar Mazara trade

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief • December 18, 2019

Last week, the Chicago White Sox traded their former #6 prospect Steele Walker to the Texas Rangers in exchange for right fielder Nomar Mazara, setting White Sox twitter ablaze. White Sox fans immediately...