Northwestern Hazing Scandal: 1st lawsuit filed against Pat Fitzgerald and university leaders

A former Northwestern football player filed the first lawsuit against Pat Fitzgerald and members of the school’s leadership, seeking damages stemming from a hazing scandal that cost the former football coach his job.

Northwestern hazing scandal: 12 former football players take legal action against school

Eight former Northwestern University football players are taking legal action against the school in the wake of a hazing scandal that resulted in the dismissal of longtime head coach Pat Fitzgerald last week.

Northwestern fires head baseball coach Jim Foster following Pat Fitzgerald's termination

Northwestern University has fired their head baseball coach Jim Foster. This comes just days after the school parted ways with head football coach Pat Fitzgerald amid an ongoing investigation into hazing allegations.

Northwestern fires head football coach Pat Fitzgerald amid hazing scandal

Northwestern University has fired head football coach Pat Fitzgerald as investigators look into hazing incidents involving the school’s team.

Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald suspended after hazing investigation

Northwestern University head football coach Pat Fitzgerald has been suspended without pay for two weeks after an independent investigation into hazing within the program.

Controversy surrounds Northwestern University's $800M Ryan Field project

Renderings of the $800 million dollar new Ryan Field sparkle, but not everyone's thrilled about what would be the largest single project in Northwestern's history.

NCAA panel recommends marijuana be dropped from banned substance list

The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports recommended halting cannabis tests at such events until a final decision is made, likely this fall.

Indiana holds off Illinois 4-3 in Big Ten Tournament

Freshman Evan Whiteaker pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings, while striking out a career-high six, and Indiana held off Illinois 4-3 on Tuesday in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament.

Northwestern rewards Collins with 3-year contract extension

Northwestern rewarded coach Chris Collins for a bounce-back season and the school’s second NCAA tournament appearance with a three-year contract extension through 2028, the school announced on Monday.