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NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

Northeastern Illinois University's student-run newspaper

NEIU Independent

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'...

REPORT: Bears in contract negotiations with Teddy Bridgewater

REPORT: Bears in contract negotiations with Teddy Bridgewater

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

The Chicago Bears are in negotiations with free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, according to Mike Florio of Pro Talk Weekly. Florio predicts Bridgewater would start over incumbant starting quarterback...

PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 11, 2015)  Sailors from Navy Recruiting District Philadelphia greet players at halftime during a Veteran's Day game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center.  (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique/Released)

Christian Wood tests positive for coronavirus, Rudy Gobert issues apology

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2020

Update 9:06 p.m.: Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19, according to reports. Wood is currently in good health and exhibiting no symptoms. The former first-round...

REPORTS: NHL to suspend regular season

REPORTS: NHL to suspend regular season

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2020

According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, commissioner Gary Bettman plans to suspend the remainder of the NHL season, effective immediately. Reports indicate that Bettman reached out to clubs Thursday...

BREAKING: NBA suspends regular season indefinitely

BREAKING: NBA suspends regular season indefinitely

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

The NBA announced the suspension of the regular season after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the novel coronavirus COVID-19. In a statement, the league announced that the suspension...

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