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Bryant’s Legacy Trumps MVP Candidate in All-Star Voting

Bryant’s Legacy Trumps MVP Candidate in All-Star Voting

Larry Thigpen January 27, 2015

NBA All-Star Weekend is one of the most highly anticipated events of the season, largely due to the fact that it spans over three days with festivities that awe fans and provide a stage unlike any other...

Super Bowl XLIX Preview

Julio De León January 27, 2015

The stage for Super Bowl XLIX is set, with the veteran New England Patriots preparing to battle the resilient Seattle Seahawks for the right to raise football's greatest prize, the Lombardi Trophy....

Blackhawks Ride Wins Into All-Star Break

Andrew Pappas, Writer January 27, 2015

The Chicago Blackhawks have positioned themselves nicely for another deep run into the NHL playoffs at the season’s annual All-Star break. The mood shifted drastically following their final two games...

The White Sox, as a team, had 36 saves las
t season. Their new closer, David Roberston, had
39 with the Yankees.

Cubs, Sox Impress at Winter Meetings

Alejandra Franco, Sports Editor January 13, 2015

Baseball may be in its offseason, but it has not been absent this winter. During the annual Winter Meetings, both the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox gave the fans something to look forward to when...

Briggs led the Bears in tackles during thei
r run to the 2007 Super Bowl with 109.

Missing Monsters of the Midway

Mario Mayorga January 13, 2015

Charles Peanut Tillman and Lance Briggs came into the Chicago Bears together in 2003 and quite fittingly, it seems like they will be going out together as well. This past season provided some major shortcomings...

Whether at the gym, or anywhere else, make 2015 the year your resolutions stick

Resolving Resolutions

Samentha Sepulveda January 13, 2015

2015 is the year! You’ve resolved to make 2015 the year you lose those extra pounds, lead a healthier lifestyle or simply become more active. You’re not alone. These resolutions are quite popular....

Bulls Off and Running

Bulls Off and Running

Larry Thigpen January 13, 2015

The grind of an 82-game NBA season is in full effect for the Chicago Bulls. This season the team’s stars have been exceptionally healthy and are getting prepared to attack full speed ahead towards...

Historically Big Unit of Hall of Famers

Andrew Pappas, Writer January 13, 2015

For the first time since 1955, four players were selected as baseball Hall of Fame inductees in the class of 2015. Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio all got more than the required...

Abreu was fourth in MVP voting in his rookie season.

Mr. Chicago Sports, 2014

Alejandra Franco, Sports Editor January 12, 2015

It was a tough year for Chicago sports fans. Despite no team bringing a championship to the city, one athlete stood out from all the rest, White Sox rookie first baseman, Jose Abreu. There was some backlash...

Jeter is ending his illustrious career as a 14-tim
e All-Star and five time World Series champion.

2014 Sports Year In Review

Julio De León January 12, 2015

The year is coming to an end and another year of winners, losers, surprises and disappointments are in the history books. From incidences and scandal to heroics and transcendence, the year 2014 has proven...

Derrick Rose, once a hometown hero, has become one of the most lambasted athletes in Chicago sports history.

Questions Rise About Derrick Rose

Alan Pearson December 2, 2014

After what seemed like an eternity the Bulls season finally arrived. The hype was built up all summer for a potential championship contending team. Chicago sports are not exactly at its highest right now....

Student Hopes To Hit Home Run With Baseball Club

Andrew Pappas, Writer November 4, 2014

NEIU’s baseball team notably won the 1996 Mid-Continent Conference championship and secured an NCAA Tournament bid. Michael Brazeau, a Junior studying History, is hoping to bring quality baseball back...

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