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In Brief
Football Media Day set for Thursday Northern Star staff
DeKalb | The Mid-American Conference is set to hold its 2016 Football Media Day on Thursday, officially starting the new football season. The event will be held at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. and will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will also be televised on ESPN3. Representing NIU at the Media Day will be head coach Rod Carey, senior quarterback Drew Hare and junior cornerback Shawun Lurry. All coaches and students will be available to the media throughout the day. The season is set to start Sept. 1, beginning with a game between Central Michigan University and Presbyterian College. NIU’s season will begin at 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 against the University of Wyoming.
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Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler swings for a home run in Friday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs won the game 5-2.
Fowler’s return gives Cubs needed bounce Scott Nicol Sports Editor
Chicago | The Cubs welcomed back leadoff man Dexter Fowler this week with open arms as the team needed a jolt of energy after their its struggles. To make room for Fowler following the injury, the Cubs optioned Outfielder Albert Almora Jr. to Triple-A Iowa. Fowler, who was on the disabled list since June 19 with a strained hamstring, proved immediately why he is the engine that helps the team run, smashing a 412-foot home run to straight-away center field in his first at-bat since being activated this week. Since June 19, the Cubs have struggled mightily, going just 11-17, even after winning two out of three games against the Rangers and Mets and beating Milwaukee in their series opener Friday to begin the second half of the season. What’s more concerning is the offensive output displayed by the Cubs over their most recent stretch
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Cubs vs. White Sox Time: 7 p.m. Date: Today Place: U.S. Cellular Field of games. Even with big-time hitters such as Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant healthy and playing nearly everyday, the team managed to score just 120 runs in those 28 games without Fowler. While other factors such as key injuries played a role in the Cubs struggles before the all-star break, Fowler was a big loss as the Cubs are 28-6 when he scores at least one run. Fowler is proving to be one of the team’s most valuable players this season, and, if he keeps his offensive prowess going, could work his way into National League MVP talk.