Coming through in the clutch is nothing new for Northwestern's Erin Dyer. It's a role the junior catcher from Lockport has embraced.
Michelle Batts and Kelly Quinn are first-year starters for the Northwestern softball team. But they don't consider themselves freshmen.
Claire Pollard could have taken the ''not broke, don't fix it'' theory to coaching the women's tennis team at Northwestern, so you have to hand it to her for a taking a big risk.
The dream matchup of Big Ten softball co-champions Northwestern and Michigan isn't going to materialize.
College football coaches have already begun evaluating the Class of 2010, next fall's juniors, and most have come to the conclusion that the top three prospects in Illinois are Fremd offensive lineman Christian Lombard, Loyola defensive end Chance Carter and Johnsburg receiver C.J. Fiedorowicz.
The Big Ten women's softball tournament comes to Evanston today, with regular-season co-champions Northwestern and Michigan seeded 1-2 for the three-day event.
Ask Charlie Weis what he is most proud of, and you might be surprised by the answer. It has nothing to do with winning three Super Bowl rings with the Giants and Patriots or winning 19 games during his first two seasons at Notre Dame.
Northwestern women's basketball coach Beth Combs resigned Wednesday after four years in Evanston to pursue other personal and professional opportunities.
EVANSTON -- Beth Combs, who compiled a 24-95 record over four seasons as Northwestern University women's basketball coach, has resigned, the school announced Wednesday.
Former Illinois running back Rashard Mendenhall -- recently drafted in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers -- was robbed at gunpoint early Monday along the South Side lakefront, sources said.
University of Illinois star running back Rashard Mendenhall -- who was just drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers -- was robbed at gunpoint early Monday along the South Side lakefront, sources said.
