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Frank Yallop in 2013 when he was named coach of the Chicago Fire.

Fire dismiss coach Frank Yallop, other staffers

June 15, 2018 at 12:57 p.m.

The Fire dismissed head coach Frank Yallop and two assistant coaches Sunday and named technical director Brian Bliss interim coach for the team's five remaining games this season. Also Sunday,...

Kyle Busch wins Xfinity Series Furious 7 300 in final laps

August 23, 2019 at 11:47 p.m.

Matt Kenseth caught and briefly passed Kyle Busch late in Saturday's Xfinity Series Furious 7 300 but the lead didn't last as Busch roared back to reclaim the front spot...

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series MyAFibRisk.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway.

Jimmie Johnson searching for elusive Sprint Cup victory at Chicagoland

August 23, 2019 at 11:47 p.m.

Jimmie Johnson's dominance on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit is unmatched among his contemporaries. His six Cup championships rank third all time; only legends Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Richard Petty...

Crew members push Chad Finley's truck to the track during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series auto race at Chicagoland Speedway, Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, in Joliet, Ill.

Rain disrupts qualifying for Sunday’s Chase race at Chicagoland Speedway

August 23, 2019 at 11:46 p.m.

Heavy rain on Friday threw a wrench into the early stages of NASCAR's big racing weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. A downpour that began just after 4 p.m. forced postponement of...

After daughter’s health scare, Brad Keselowski ready for Chase

August 23, 2019 at 11:44 p.m.

NASCAR was the last thing on Brad Keselowski's mind when he learned he could lose his newborn child to an unforeseen medical condition. As daughter Scarlett increasingly struggled to breathe...

"It helps us a lot that we've been in those kind of situations before, playing in bigger stadiums against bigger schools," Northern Illinois quarterback Drew Hare said of visiting Ohio State. "This week it's a challenge for us and we know that going into the game, so it should be fun."

Northern Illinois players say they’re unfazed by trip to Ohio State

August 23, 2019 at 11:45 p.m.

Northern Illinois is no stranger to big-time venues in recent seasons, with games at Iowa, Wisconsin and Arkansas as well as Soldier Field and the Orange Bowl. The stakes will...

Grading Northern Illinois’ performance vs. Murray State

April 7, 2019 at 7:51 a.m.

For the second straight game the Huskies shook off a lethargic start and eventually wore down visiting Murray State in a 57-26 victory Saturday. NIU has averaged 47.5 points through...

Drew Hare tosses 4 touchdown passes as NIU blows out Murray State

June 16, 2018 at 8:58 p.m.

For the second straight week Northern Illinois started slow but finished strong. Saturday's sluggish opening had head coach Rod Carey concerned but he had no complaints about the outcome as...

NIU quarterback Drew Hare had 360 passing yards last week against UNLV.

Preview: Murray State at Northern Illinois

June 15, 2018 at 2:23 p.m.

Internet/radio: 2:30 p.m. Saturday; ESPN3.com, WIND-AM 560, WLBK-AM 1360. Line: None. Records: Murray State 1-0; Northern Illinois 1-0. Last meeting: Northern Illinois won 49-7 on Oct. 20, 1990, at Huskie...

After splashy Northern Illinois debut, Kenny Golladay can be even better

August 23, 2019 at 11:41 p.m.

DEKALB, Ill. — Kenny Golladay's explosive debut Saturday could be the start of something big. The Northern Illinois wide receiver caught nine passes for 213 yards in a 38-30 victory...

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