Stories by Josh Sim
Will Sheridan and Rick Welts recently came out as gay. What does that mean for homosexuality in sports?
John Shurna withdraws from the NBA draft and will continue to play for Northwestern next year.
See how Northwestern's lacrosse, golf, softball, and tennis teams fared this week.
The story of how a lacrosse player ended up playing Northwestern football.
Stefan Demos remembers the good, the bad and the ugly of his tenure as Northwestern's kicker.
The third and final part of North by Northwestern's conversation with Northwestern Athletic Director Jim Phillips.
Check out the second part of our series interviewing Northwestern Athletic Director Jim Phillips.
Northwestern's Athletic Director Jim Phillips talks success, academics and marketing in part one of our three-part series.
A senior hopes Northwestern athletics will one day be jinx-free.
A breakdown of how our sports teams fared while you were away.
The final game of heralded senior guard Michael “Juice” Thompson’s career came to a thrilling end late Wednesday night in ...
After yet another season without an NCAA tournament bid, Northwestern was chosen as a fourth seed in the NIT and ...
A day after taking down ninth-seeded Minnesota in the Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis, Northwestern matched up against No. 1 ...
Photo by Can Efeoglu/North by Northwestern On any given night this season, Coach Joe McKeown will look to his bench ...
Photo by photojenni on Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Luke Donald (WCAS ’01), a former collegiate No. 1 golfer, beat ...
In the final game of the regular season, Northwestern fell to Penn State on Sunday afternoon by a score of ...
Ben and Jerry's flavors are too damn upbeat to heal a broken heart on V-Day. Why not try out some flavors that match your mood?
The Wildcats reeling from the loss of Kevin Coble and Kyle Rowley in the worst possible way.
In light of Carmody's recent extension, we wondered how four fictional coaches would lead the 'Cats.
One day after Northwestern’s first-ever snow day since 1979, the interstate rivalry between the Illini and Wildcats set the background ...
Following the departure of wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Kevin Johns, who was hired by incoming Indiana head ...
'Cats fail to grab the Gophers as the women's basketball team loses to Minnesota, 63-58.
'Cats pounce on Cougars as bench helps Northwestern men get a convincing win.
Shurna shoots, scores and UM gets the boot Tuesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Four days after securing a nailbiter against lowly Illinois Sunday night, Northwestern headed into Thursday’s matchup against 24-ranked Ohio State ...
What stood out in sports this past year? It may surprise you that it isn't all about the football.
Fields, a dual-sport student-athlete in both football and baseball, has suffered setbacks this football season.
Despite the padding, probably not a good idea to run full speed into a brick wall. Photo by Katie Tang ...
The 'Cats bring anxiety to the bleachers with their foreboding force on the field.
Northwestern flushes another 1-0 season and looks ahead to the Allstate Wrigleyville Classic against rival Illinois and the Land of ...
The Wildcats face a challenging opponent in the Iowa Hawkeyes this Saturday at Ryan Field.
Redshirt senior Beth Marshall returns to the court this winter as the grandma of the team.
Northwestern men's basketball team prepares for the regular season with an exhibition matchup against Robert Morris.
Cross country individuals dominate the Big Ten Championships and Northwestern fishermen reign supreme, but some questions remain about Dan Persa's injury.
Northwestern released the upcoming 2011 football schedule Thursday night, which features the first match-up against new Big Ten member Nebraska ...
From defense to offense, how will the 'Cats fare for Saturday's game?
Coach Fitz needs to find a way to steer the ‘Cats out of murky water. Photo by Dan Schuleman / ...
Men's and women's basketball teams face off during "Friday Night Hoops"
President Morton Schapiro joins the Wildcat fans in their disappointment of NU’s first loss at the hands of Purdue. Photo ...
The mother of former Northwestern quarterback Zak Kustok, who led the Wildcats to their Big Ten Championship in 2000, was ...
Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster enters the weekend on a seat hot enough to make Satan sweat, and his team will be hard pressed to put the 'Cat's off their streak.
Applause and boos for NU sports this week.
Photo by Ummul Kathawalla / North by Northwestern Unusually strong winds from the southwest swept through downtown Evanston Thursday night, ...
As similar as they are academically, the directions of the two football programs could not be more opposing.
Defensemen Quentin Davie and Vince Browne celebrate yet another strong play against the Redbird offense. Photo by Emily Chow / ...
It's the eve of football season for NU. Get to know the players that will carry us through this fall.
Impress your friends or friendly sports bar-goers with all of your Northwestern knowledge for today's game.
Former Northwestern stars Mike Kafka, Corey Wootton and Sherrick McManis have found homes in the NFL. In the third day ...
Michael “Juice” Thompson Photo courtesy Northwestern Athletic Communications He’s not too bad for a guy Coach Bill Carmody didn’t even ...
Cinderella story Zeke Markshausen looks back on his cinematic senior season playing Wildcat football and divulges his post-college ambitions.
We beat the UNC Tar Heels in last year's national championship game, but on Sunday, they showed us who's the boss.
Hey, at least our women's lacrosse team is still unstoppable. Overall, it's been a week of mixed results for NU.
If Northwestern fans want to distract their opponents, they need to get more creative.
In part two of talking sports with President Schapiro, Morty explains why this is the "golden age of Northwestern sports."
Football isn't the only sport that Northwestern's marching band supports.
This year's wide receivers contribute heavily to the team's success and have begun to build a reputation.
Surprise, surprise! Northwestern’s defense finally came to play during Sunday’s game at Ryan Field. Celebrating the inauguration of incoming Northwestern ...
Why five running backs are better than one.
Never been to a college football game in your life? After reading this guide, you'll be walking, talking and looking like a real life Big Ten sports fan.
Students and grad students alike find new communities through sportsmanship.
North by Northwestern sports writers Peter McGrain, Josh Sim and Farrukh Virani continue with predictions and commentary on the 2009 ...
Wildcats wide receiver Eric Peterman reflects on his Northwestern career -- right before he signs with the Chicago Bears.
The NBA playoffs are officially in swing and North by Northwestern is here with predictions. Our writers are facing off ...