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INDIANAPOLIS – As former Northwestern offensive tackle Caleb Tiernan stood at the interview podium of the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, he couldn’t believe where he was. “It’s pretty surreal,” Tiernan said Saturday. “These (moments) are what you dream of as a kid.” Tiernan, the eighth-ranked offensive tackle in the draft by The Athletic’s Dane... The post Football: … [Read more...] about Football: Caleb Tiernan, Evan Beerntsen reflect on past, future at NFL Scouting Combine

As coach Ben Greenspan watched No. 5 Georgia Tech pummel his Northwestern pitchers all weekend, he was disappointed.  He wasn’t unhappy just because they were losing, though. After all, the Yellow Jackets (11-1, 0-0 ACC) are arguably the country’s best offensive team and were playing at their home ballpark with a short right field wall,... The post Baseball: Greenspan calls for … [Read more...] about Baseball: Greenspan calls for improved execution after losing every game in No. 5 Georgia Tech series

No. 49 Northwestern finished its final match before the start of Big Ten play Friday with a clean sweep over UIC, extending its season record to 11-3. The Wildcats are in the midst of their best season start since 2015. NU started by taking the doubles point. Junior Ethan Schiffman and junior Cyrus Mahjoob, ranked... The post Men’s Tennis: Northwestern sweeps UIC in their last … [Read more...] about Men’s Tennis: Northwestern sweeps UIC in their last match before conference play

Over the past two seasons, Northwestern has generally turned to one man with the game on the line: Nick Martinelli. In the senior forward’s second-to-last game at Welsh-Ryan Arena, the Wildcats (13-16, 5-13 Big Ten) trailed Oregon by one point with eight seconds remaining. Everyone knew where the ball was going.  Martinelli received a pass... The post Men’s basketball: … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball: Martinelli lifts Northwestern past Oregon with game-winning signature hook

Cyrus Mahjoob was tasked with picking an outfit to represent what he wanted to be when he grew up. Despite his mother, Negin Mahjoob, offering assistance, Cyrus went alone to his room and returned wearing an all-white outfit, accompanied by a headband and his tennis racket.  “I’m going to be a professional tennis player,” the... The post Men’s Tennis: Cyrus Mahjoob lifts … [Read more...] about Men’s Tennis: Cyrus Mahjoob lifts Northwestern on his path toward professional tennis