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Patrick Kane hoists Stanley Cup at the Blackhawks’ Championship Rally this past June

An Open Letter to Chicago Blackhawks Fans

Mary Kroeck August 22, 2015

By the time this goes to print, there may or may not be more details about Patrick Kane’s assault allegations. There may or may not be more evidence that points to his guilt or to his innocence. However,...

Barcelona, along with their striker, Leo Messi, will look to repeat the championship season they had.

Spanish League Not A Dance For Two Anymore

Alex Ruiz August 22, 2015

European football will be back in full swing with the Spanish “Liga” set to kick off at the end of the month. Many sports commentators and enthusiasts argue that the two biggest clubs, Real Madrid...

Updating the NEIU Scoreboard, Part Two

Robin Bridges and Alejandra Franco August 22, 2015

Much like the rest of Chicago, basketball was very popular at NEIU in the ‘90s. In 1991, the men’s basketball team took part in the NCAA Division I. Under Coach Rees Johnson, the Golden Eagles finished...

FIFA Tournament, Copa Oro, Ready to Kick Off

Alex Ruiz June 23, 2015

Amid a bribery scandal, FIFA will host the 13th edition of CONCACAF Gold Cup. A tournament that is held every two years between the men’s national teams for a champion between the regions of North America,...

Bulls Say Goodbye to Head Coach, Tom Thibodeau

Larry Thigpen June 23, 2015

It was an excruciating end to the Bulls' season as they fell, once again, to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the opening round of the playoffs, Cleveland’s power forward, Kevin Love,...

Work It!

Mary Kroeck June 23, 2015

Thinking about personal fitness is hard to get away from during the summer. From “beach bods” to throngs of people playing outdoor sports, warmer weather can give one the spark needed be healthier....

A Look At The NEIU Scoreboard, Part One

Robin Bridges, Editor in Chief June 23, 2015

Despite having an expansive physical education complex and a playing field, there is nothing left of NEIU’s athletic glory days. The fields next to the recreation building look barren most of the year....

U.S. Women Prepare for World Cup

U.S. Women Prepare for World Cup

Alejandra Franco, Sports Editor April 28, 2015

If the wait for the 2018 Men’s World Cup feels like it’s too much, there’s an option to consider for this summer: the Women’s World Cup Tournament hosted by FIFA. Established in 1991 by Dr....

Bulls Makeover Imminent in Offseason?

Larry Thigpen April 28, 2015

The Chicago Bulls have an interesting upcoming offseason on their hands with all of the lingering questions and concerns that surrounds the organization: What is the future of head coach Tom Thibodeau?...

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New Bear Brings Controversy

Hailey G. Boyle, Arts and Life Editor March 31, 2015

Chicagoans have been begging for new, productive Bears players, especially on the defensive side of the football. While many critics had been hoping that they would cut Cutler for a new quarterback, they...

Russell Westbrook is averaging career highs in points, assists, rebounds and steals this season.

Westbrook’s Explosiveness Carrying Thunder

Larry Thigpen March 31, 2015

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been ravaged by injuries all season long. In spite of being in the unforgiving Western Conference, they've managed to stay alive for a potential postseason appearance. Since...

Marc (left) and Pau (right) Gasol have become the faces of Latino/Hispanic basketball.

NBA, Univision Start Multimedia Partnership

Alejandra Franco, Sports Editor March 31, 2015

The National Basketball Association recently announced a partnership with Univisión, one of the most popular networks for Latinos living in the United States. According to a press release by the NBA,...

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