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NU women’s lacrosse team thinks outside the box May 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Women's Watch on how the Northwestern lacrosse team is using boxing to keep its edge.
N. Carolina shocks Northwestern in lacrosse semis May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Kara Cannizzaro scored four goals in the second half to help third-seeded North Carolina beat two-time defending national champion Northwestern 11-4 on Friday in the NCAA women's lacrosse semifinals.
NU diving coach to lead Team USA May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwestern head diving coach Alik Sarkisian has been named the head coach and team leader for USA Diving at the 2013 World University Games July 6-17 in Kazan, Russia. Sarkisian will coach a squad of 12 divers from 10 different universities who were selected based on results from the World Championship and World University Games Trials.
Spellman's Scorecard: Not best of times for Allstate Arena May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
It hasn't been the best of weeks for Allstate Arena general manager Pat Nagle. First, he discovers the new owner of the Chicago Rush has been accused of not paying the team's bills and thus, for the second time in recent years, the team is taken over by the league — once again leaving the future of the franchise in limbo. And then it's announced Thursday that another Allstate tenant, DePaul, will soon be playing its games in a new downtown arena.
Big Ten announces 2014 conference football schedule May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The 2014 Big Ten conference football schedule features a whole slate of games in September, with the conference schedule kicking off with Penn State traveling to Rutgers on Sept. 13. The game will be the Scarlet Knights first Big Ten conference game. Illinois opens conference play at Nebraska on Sept. 27, and Northwestern travels to Penn State the same day.
Big Ten/ACC Challenge schedule set May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Matchups for the 15th annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge for men's basketball are set, and Illinois will travel to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech, with Northwestern traveling to North Carolina State.
Loyola slugger Andresen ready for a new chapter May 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Loyola University softball slugger Brooke Andresen, a Downers Grove South grad who is leaving her name all over the school record books, talks with Patricia Babcock McGraw about her collegiate career in this week's Women's Watch column.
Northwestern-area bar shuts doors to Illini May 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The University of Illinois' plans to have coaches and others court fans at a bar near Northwestern's campus have been called off after Wildcats fans objected. The stop was to be part of the Fighting Illini Caravan promotional tour around the state.
Healthier Affrunti getting his golf game back Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Len Ziehm catches up with Crystal Lake's Joe Affrunti, who suffered a serious shoulder injury months after earning his PGA Tour card. Now he's sharpening his game on the Web.com tour and preparing for his return to the PGA Tour. "My first tournament back will probably be in Memphis (St. Jude Classic in June)," said Affrunti, "but I can play on the Web.com as long as my (PGA Tour qualifying) number doesn't come up."
Spellman’s Scorecard: Blackhawks at Soldier Field true Classic Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
It may not have quite the cache of Wrigley Field, but Soldier Field should be a better venue to actually watch the Blackhawks and Penguins in outdoor action next March. That and a lot more hockey talk inthis week's Spellman's Scorecard.
NU golfer bests Donald’s record Apr 16, 2013 12:00 AM
One of Luke Donald's most cherished collegiate records went by the wayside Tuesday when Northwestern junior Jack Perry posted a 54-hole score of 200 in the two-day NU Spring Invitational at The Glen Club in Glenview.
Here’s hoping Welsh-Ryan makeover isn’t far awayApr 5, 2013 12:00 AM
With a new coach and a new commitment to basketball, it's time for Northwestern to add a new arena to the mix. Mike Spellman thinks it'll happen sooner rather than later. That and much more, including talk of Michal Handzus, Roger Ebert and Bo Jackson in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
Believe it: Northwestern can be a factor Apr 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Chris Collins can build Northwestern into a highly competitive program because the bar is so much lower in this era of college basketball.
Collins a good fit to take over at NU Apr 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwestern's mens basketball program picked up its first victory Tuesday when Chris Collins was formally introduced as the 24th coach in school history. As expected, Collins won the press conference, hands down.
Collins vows to build winner at Northwestern Apr 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Chris Collins recalled playing in a packed arena at Northwestern when he was in high school and all the electricity in the building. That's something he hopes to see on a regular basis. The longtime Duke assistant and son of an NBA coach was formally introduced as the new coach of the Wildcats on Tuesday and he promised to do what no Northwestern coach has done: lead the team to the NCAA tournament.
Northwestern hires Duke assistant Collins as coach Mar 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwestern hired longtime Duke assistant Chris Collins on Tuesday night to replace the fired Bill Carmody, hoping he can finally lead the Wildcats to the NCAA tournament and into the upper echelon of the Big Ten. He is from Northbrook and is the son of Doug Collins, the former Chicago Bulls head coach now with the Philadelphia 76ers.
NCAA tourney offers more chalk than parity Mar 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Mike North wants to hear others admit the truth about the NCAA men's basketball tournament: the parity really isn't there as so many claim. He says the No. 1 seed for Gonzaga was deserved, but also contends the Final Four will be predictable.
Northwestern again looking for sign of hope Mar 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Is there another 31-year-old Mike Krzyzewski lurking somewhere in college basketball? If so, would Northwestern offer him its head coaching job this time? If so, would he accept?
Northwestern moving on without CarmodyMar 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Bill Carmody had 13 years to get Northwestern into the NCAA tournament for the first time, and it never quite worked out. That was enough for athletic director Jim Phillips, who called the coach Saturday morning and let him go after a long tenure during which the Wildcats raised expectations but failed to reach their biggest goal. "Look at 13 years. Athletic success does matter. It should matter," Phillips said.
Mascot for Cubs would be just fineMar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Every other team has a mascot, so why not the Cubs? But there is one caveat: give the Cub a little edge. That and Bears and Blackhawks talk in this week's Scorecard.