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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus (1) goes up for a shot between Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, and center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Strus talks DePaul, Cavs ahead of playoffs

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 14, 2025

Max Strus probably wishes Tuesday’s game was in Chicago. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard and his teammates have outdone nearly everyone’s expectations, clinching the Eastern Conference’s top seed...

Dominic Preziosi and Mr. Met smile during a 50th birthday party. The Mets are Preziosi's favorite baseball team.

How ‘bout them Mets?

Lucia Preziosi, Editor in Chief April 14, 2025

On a recent drive home after I adopted my cat, Carmela, my best friend’s mom was listening to the Milwaukee Brewers opening on AM radio. The Brewers were playing the New York Yankees, at their home stadium...

The high stakes of sports betting: How athletes pay the price

The high stakes of sports betting: How athletes pay the price

Anna Retzlaff, Contributing Writer April 14, 2025

Sports betting is everywhere. From commercials during primetime games to sponsorship deals with major leagues, the industry has embedded itself into the sports world. As the money flows, so do the consequences...

Chicago Bulls' Coby White (0) celebrates after making a three-point basket during the final seconds of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Chicago.

COLUMN: Chicago Bulls play-in berth is unlike previous ones

Ashley Mezewich, Contributing Writer April 14, 2025

The Chicago Bulls' season has ended with a play-in tournament berth for the third year in a row. In their previous two appearances, the Bulls missed the playoffs. So, it may feel like this year is no different...

Colorado’s RJ Smith, right, drives past West Virginia’s Toby Okani during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Big 12 Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

DePaul adds Colorado guard from transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 9, 2025

DePaul head coach Chris Holtmann and his staff continue to make additions to the roster, with the latest being Colorado guard RJ Smith, his agency WEAVE announced Wednesday evening.  Smith averaged...

Wofford forward Jeremy Lorenz celebrates after scoring against Furman during the second half of an college basketball championship game at the Southern Conference tournament, Monday, March 10, 2025, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

DePaul adds a second forward via transfer portal

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 7, 2025

DePaul has landed another transfer portal edition, sophomore forward Jeremy Lorenz from Wofford per his social media.  Lorenz is 6’8 and 220 lbs, and a native of Brillion, Wisconsin. He averaged...

Jorie Allen shouts ahead to her teammates as she makes her way down the court during the first half of DePaul’s game against Providence on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Allen, Meg Newman and Sumer Lee have started all 18 games this season.

From records to hearts, Jorie Allen’s impact on DePaul women’s basketball

Nick Palazzolo, Men’s Basketball Beat Writer April 7, 2025

When then-interim head coach Jill Pizzotti concluded her postgame press conference after the penultimate home game on Feb. 23, she told the media on her way out to make sure we’re back for next Sunday's...

Doug Bruno laughs during an interview in the Sullivan Athletic Center on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Bruno served for 39 years as the head coach of the DePaul women's basketball team.

Doug Bruno steps down from coaching, but his love for basketball — and DePaul — endures

Peyton Hopp, Asst. Sports Editor April 7, 2025

Doug Bruno started out as a hockey player at the former Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary South on the South Side of Chicago. He enjoyed the fast pace of hockey, but he fell in love with a game he...

Formulanomenon! Female viewership is driving a new wave of popularity for Formula 1

Formulanomenon! Female viewership is driving a new wave of popularity for Formula 1

Riley Sommers, La DePaulia Contributing Writer April 7, 2025

Lily Baker traveled with her family from Illinois to Texas for the first time last fall, not to visit the beach, sample some Tex-Mex or remember the Alamo. She headed to Austin for three days for the Formula...

Fans trickle into Guaranteed Rate Field for a White Sox home game on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. The franchise has been in the bottom 10 in attendance since the 2021 season.

Going, going, gone: Why the White Sox should leave Chicago

Peter Jurich, Contributing Writer April 7, 2025

Baseball is often referred to as “America’s pastime,” but in the present day, few major cities possess a stronger adoration for the game than Chicago. Here, professional baseball has a deep, rich...

CJ Gunn jumps for a shot during the first half of DePaul's game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. DePaul was one of four Big East teams participating in the Crown tournament.

Crown-less Blue Demons spring into offseason action

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 7, 2025

By the time DePaul men’s basketball reached the first round of the brand-new College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas on Tuesday, they were down to eight players. After a slow start by both...

Jill Pizzotti talks to her team during a timeout on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Mohegan Sun Arena. Pizzotti was named DePaul's head coach Thursday morning.

Jill Pizzotti named next head coach, filling Bruno’s shoes

Ryan Hinske, Sports Editor April 3, 2025

Jill M. Pizzotti has been named the second DePaul women’s basketball head coach since 1988. The longtime Blue Demon and Lombard, Ill. native first joined DePaul’s staff in 2011, quickly rising to...

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