Sports

  • Without Crawford, Blackhawks rout Panthers

    CHICAGO – After their No. 1 goalie was knocked out early in the game, the Blackhawks dialed up their NHL-leading offense.
    Dec. 8, 2013 - 11:58 pm

  • Arkush: Bears in better shape after Lions’ collapse

    Somehow you just knew the NFC North wasn’t going to be decided with three or four weeks left in the season, and the Detroit Lions confirmed it for us ...
    Dec. 9, 2013 - 8:10 am

  • Teacher at Carpentersville's Lakewood School Erin Blair to officiate at Olympics

    There is a part of Erin Blair that won’t allow her to accept, at least completely, that her Olympic dream – all these years later – is actually coming ...
    Dec. 8, 2013 - 11:55 pm

  • NIU to play Utah State in Poinsettia Bowl

    Northern Illinois is going to sunny San Diego. The Huskies, ranked No. 23 in the final BCS standings ...
    Dec. 9, 2013 - 8:25 am

  • Take 2: Jon Styf and Tom Musick face off about NIU football

    The Northern Illinois Huskies had a golden opportunity to advance to a BCS bowl game, and they blew it. Sports editor Jon Styf and columnist Tom Music ...
    Dec. 8, 2013 - 12:26 am

  • Tom Musick: Forte 'humbled' to be No. 2

    LAKE FOREST – Congratulations, Matt Forte.You’re No. 1 … times two.Which is to say, you’re No. 2.In ...
    Dec. 8, 2013 - 9:07 am

  • I’m Just Saying…With Melissa Dixon

    Melissa Dixon has found herself in a shooter’s paradise of late. On Thursday, the Iowa junior guard and Johnsburg alum scored 27 points – all in the s ...
    Dec. 8, 2013 - 12:26 am

  • No. 10 Michigan St. shocks No. 2 Ohio St.

    INDIANAPOLIS – Michigan State shook up the BCS title chase again Saturday night.The No. 10 Spartans ...
    Dec. 8, 2013 - 12:26 am

  • Jennings leads Pistons over Bulls; Deng sits

    CHICAGO – Brandon Jennings and Detroit's big men helped the Pistons to a rare win at the United Center.
    Dec. 8, 2013 - 12:22 am

  • Crystal Lake South grad Fahn Cooper commits to Ole Miss football team

    Fahn Cooper canceled his trip to Nebraska for next weekend.The former Crystal Lake South offensive l ...
    Dec. 8, 2013 - 12:18 am

  • Jacobs' Brett Mooney Northwest Herald Football Player of the Year

    Jacobs quarterback Bret Mooney knew he was running out of time and felt the pressure from Cary-Grove’s defensive line.
    Dec. 8, 2013 - 8:18 am

  • Austin Rogers rallies Crystal Lake South past Crystal Lake Central

    CRYSTAL LAKE – The low block on the left side of the lane is Austin Rogers’ office – it’s where the Crystal Lake South senior forward does his best wo ...
    Dec. 8, 2013 - 9:08 am

  • Late surge pushes McHenry boys past Johnsburg

    McHENRY – The McHenry and Johnsburg boys basketball teams put on a show Saturday in their Fox Valley Conference crossover.
    Dec. 8, 2013 - 9:43 am

  • Boys roundup: Huntley wrestler 3rd at Fenton tourney

    The Huntley wrestling team took third place Saturday in the 10-team field at the Fenton Weiss Tournament. Lincoln-Way West won with 214 points, follow ...
    Dec. 8, 2013 - 9:55 am

  • Girls roundup: Huntley edges Barrington, stays perfect

    The Huntley girls basketball team stayed undefeated with a 50-48 nonconference win over visiting Barrington on Saturday.
    Dec. 8, 2013 - 10:08 am

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