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Red Sox Manager’s son, Northwestern pitcher, throws CG Shutout in Wrigley Field

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What a 24 hours it's been for the city of Boston, the Boston Red Sox and those connected to the Boston Red Sox! In their first home game since the Boston Marathon bombings, and just hours after the second bombing suspect was apprehended, Red Sox manager manager John Farrell led his team to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. A few hours later, Luke Farrell, John's son and … [Read more...] about Red Sox Manager’s son, Northwestern pitcher, throws CG Shutout in Wrigley Field

Seton Hall gets former Northwestern recruit Jaren Sina

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Jaren Sina will be a Seton Hall Pirate. RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR Matey! With regime change from Bill Carmody to Chris Collins, a lot of things became in flux at NU. One of which was the commitment of star point guard Jaren Sina. He was among the highest rated recruits in Carmody and Northwestern hoops history. He gave a "solid verbal" to NU, but once Collins left Duke … [Read more...] about Seton Hall gets former Northwestern recruit Jaren Sina

What each Big Ten basketball team loses next season

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The Big Ten was the best conference of all this past college basketball season. That will change as a lot of talent graduates and declares for the NBA Draft. In the past few days, we've already seen Deshaun Thomas of Ohio State and the Hoosiers' Victor Oladipo and Cody Zeller declare. Add in the fact that only one McDonald's All-American is coming to the Big Ten- Noah Vonleh to … [Read more...] about What each Big Ten basketball team loses next season

Duke Assistant Chris Collins takes Northwestern job

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Northwestern has a new coach: Duke Blue Devils assistant Chris Collins. Collins was the top choice of Athletic Director Jim Phillips. Collins was rumored to be Bill Carmody's replacement as far back as last year. Chris Collins is a local guy so this is a homecoming. He's from the North Shore, his Dad is former Chicago Bulls coach and current Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug … [Read more...] about Duke Assistant Chris Collins takes Northwestern job

Kendall Gill suspended entire year for fight with Tim Doyle

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Update: Kendall Gill is suspended from Comcast SportsNet the entire Chicago Bulls season due to his scuffle with Tim Doyle Update: Doyle discussed it on 670 The Score Friday morning, and his spot is a MUST LISTEN. Gill versus Doyle, CSN vs. BTN round one went down last night. In one corner, you have Kendall Gill: a former 1989 Flyin' Illini Final Four team star and #5 … [Read more...] about Kendall Gill suspended entire year for fight with Tim Doyle

2013 Big Ten Tournament Predictions/Preview

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This could be the best Big Ten Tournament of all time. As it returns to its RIGHTFUL home, the United Center in Chicago, the league is as strong as it has ever been. So on paper it should be great. Indiana earned the season outright title for the first time since 1993 and the No. 1 seed for the first time in school history. Ohio State, Michigan State and the Badgers also … [Read more...] about 2013 Big Ten Tournament Predictions/Preview

Wrigley Field hosting Michigan vs. Northwestern…..in baseball

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The purple will return to Wrigley Field. In some ways, the Northwestern Wildcats and Chicago Cubs were meant for each other. Both had/have major droughts. The NU college football team just won their first bowl game since 1949, and the college basketball has never ever made the NCAA Tournament, 70+ tries. As you've heard a million times, the Cubs haven't been to the World … [Read more...] about Wrigley Field hosting Michigan vs. Northwestern…..in baseball

Northwestern basketball in the NIT? Maybe Not

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For the last four years, the performance of Northwestern basketball has made the media toy with the idea of the Wildcats making the NCAA Tournament. There will be no media speculation this year. An unbelievable rash of injuries have made them a shell of a team they once were, but they can still make the NIT with some signature wins. Their only shot at a tourney bid would be a … [Read more...] about Northwestern basketball in the NIT? Maybe Not

Wisconsin and Northwestern play with a Twitter hashtag basketball (photo)

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Northwestern social media night made history as "#B1GCATS" (Northwestern sports' official Twitter hashtag) was printed on the game ball. That's gotta be the first time a Twitter hashtag has been placed on a game ball used in any sport. Social media, especially Twitter, is growing exponentially and Chicago sports teams know it. Both the Cubs and Wolves recently had game … [Read more...] about Wisconsin and Northwestern play with a Twitter hashtag basketball (photo)