NEIU Independent

Miguel Discart from Bruxelles, Belgique [CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]

It’s time to postpone Wrestlemania

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 28, 2020

When Drew McIntyre deposited Roman Reigns over the top rope to win the 2020 Royal Rumble, it was a crowning achievement for the once-embattled superstar. Previously anointed by WWE CEO Vince McMahon as...

Courtesy of K. Sizemore

REPORT: Key performer withdraws from Wrestlemania

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2020

WWE superstar Roman Reigns will not compete at Wrestlemania 36, according to Ryan Satin Pro Wrestling Sheet. Reigns was scheduled to contest Goldberg for the Universal Championship. The four-time WWE ...

Revisiting Asuka vs. Charlotte at Wrestlemania 34 two years later

Revisiting Asuka vs. Charlotte at Wrestlemania 34 two years later

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 24, 2020

"The streak of Asuka is over!" Tom Phillip’s now-haunting declaration will forever haunt WWE's "Empress of Tomorrow." Upon her promotion to WWE's main roster in the fall of 2018, Asuka's vaunted undefeated...

Ranking the White Sox best leadoff options

Ranking the White Sox’ best leadoff options

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2020

With Spring Training on hiatus amid growing concern surrounding coronavirus COVID-19, the White Sox' return to relevance has been temporarily postponed. However, with an abundance of tantalizing pieces...

Grading the Bears offseason additions

Grading the Bears’ offseason additions

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2020

Entering the 2019 NFL season, the Chicago Bears harbored Super Bowl aspirations. Following a breakout 2018 campaign that saw the 12-win"Monsters of the Midway" earn their first playoff berth since 2010,...

Does defense win championships? A statistical analysis.

Does defense win championships? A statistical analysis.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2020

We’ve all heard the old adage “defense wins championships.” Usually, the phrase comes from a traditionalist reminiscing on the suffocating defenses of the 80s and 90s or a hopeful football fan rooting...

REPORT: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix heads south

REPORT: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix heads south

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2020

Former Bears safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix will reunite with Mike McCarthy in Dallas, according to Patrik Walker of CBSSports. The former Pro Bowler reportedly signed a one-year deal with the Cowboys worth...

Who takes the top spot in our Team of the decade rankings? | Photo by: Bleacherreport

Ranking the top 10 teams of the 2010s

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2020

Seattle Seahawks Second-and-goal at the one-yard line will forever haunt Seattle Seahawks fans. With an opportunity to clinch a second straight Super Bowl title in 2015,  Seahawks’ head coach...

What acquiring Nick Foles means for the future of Mitch Trubisky

What acquiring Nick Foles means for the future of Mitch Trubisky

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2020

The Chicago Bears acquired Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles, 31, in exchange for a compensatory fourth-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.  Schefter also reports that Foles restructured...

NHL hopes to resume after suspending season

NHL hopes to resume after suspending season

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2020

After pausing the regular season last Wednesday following the emergence of novel coronavirus COVID-19, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman hopes to resume the NHL season, according to NHL.com The decision...

Rams at Redskins 9/20/15

REPORT: Bears sign Robert Quinn

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 17, 2020

The Chicago Bears and free agent outside linebacker Robert Quinn agreed to a five-year, $70 million contract Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport. The deal spells the end for former first-round pick Leonard...

BREAKING: Bears sign Jimmy Graham

BREAKING: Bears sign Jimmy Graham

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2020

Ryan Pace addressed the Bears' tight end void by signing former Packer Jimmy Graham, as first reported by Adam Schefter. The deal is reportedly worth $16 million over two years. Last season, JP Holtz'...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Sports