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2 hours ago
Illinois’ defense, net efficiency of top seeds Michigan and Arizona stand out entering Final Four
Illinois (28-8) entered the NCAA tourney ranked second in KenPom's adjusted offensive efficiency by averaging 131.2 points per 100 possessions while ranking just 28th in defense (99.1).
2 hours ago
Edward Cabrera shines in debut with the Chicago Cubs
Wearing custom Cubs-themed cleats, the 6-foot-5 Cabrera allowed two baserunners in his first start of the year.
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Bulls waive guard Jaden Ivey after anti-LGBTQ+ comments, remarks about religion on Instagram
"“They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA,” he said. “They proclaim it. They show it to the world. They say come join us for Pride, for Pride Month to celebrate unrighteousness."
1 day ago
‘We’re just so proud’: Illini welcomed home by hundreds after punching Final Four ticket
"They have fought hard," said Illini fan Sharon Grogan.
1 day ago
Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner finalize their $141 million, 6-year contract
“There’d be nothing more satisfying than winning a championship in the place you started."
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White Sox’s Murakami joins Guardians’ DeLauter in exclusive club with HRs in first 3 MLB games
Murakami said after the White Sox's 9-7 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday that he's “truly grateful and happy” to achieve that type of milestone but added he still has plenty to work on as he begin his career.
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March Madness: Here’s a storyline to watch about each of the Final Four teams in the men’s field
Here are storylines to watch on each of the teams that will play in Saturday's national semifinals in Indianapolis.
1 day ago
The Final Four is set as UConn stuns Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan
Illinois is a 1 1/2-point favorite over UConn and, in reality, it's the Huskies, at plus-550, who are the biggest long shot in Indy.
3 days ago
5-time Gold Glove winner Jason Heyward retires after a 16-year career and two World Series titles
Heyward played for both the Cubs and Cardinals, among other teams.
3 days ago
Nationals acquire Curtis Mead from White Sox in exchange for catcher Boston Smith
Mead, who was designated for assignment on Wednesday, was signed by Philadelphia as an international free agent in May 2018.
3 days ago
Buzzer sounds nonstop for about 7 minutes, causing delay in Iowa-Illinois March Madness game
The game ultimately resumed with the big scoreboard still off.
3 days ago
Illinois powers its way to its first Final Four in 21 years, beating Iowa 71-59
Illinois never led in the first half but took its first lead just after halftime.
4 days ago
Champaign imposes temporary alcohol restrictions ahead of Illini Elite Eight game
Mayor issues emergency order to promote public safety, limit glass containers, and restrict deliveries near campus.
4 days ago
Bulls guard Jaden Ivey and forward Jalen Smith will miss the rest of the season because of injuries
The Bulls are 12th in the Eastern Conference at 29-43.
4 days ago
Second baseman Nico Hoerner agrees to 6-year deal with Cubs, AP source says
Hoerner was a key performer last year as Chicago won 92 games and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
4 days ago
Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite Eight
Illinois gets the rebounding it needed.
4 days ago
Tom Brady says he’s weighed coming out of retirement, but the NFL doesn’t like the idea
Tom Brady revealed in an interview released on Thursday that he considered coming out of retirement, but the National Football League wasn't particularly receptive to the idea.
5 days ago
Kinziger’s 16 help Illinois State take down Dayton 61-55 in NIT quarterfinals
ISU now plays Abilene Christian Friday night.
5 days ago
Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he’s back in the F1 chase: ‘I’ve not lost what I had’
Lewis Hamilton is F1's most decorated driver. He's won the most races (105), claimed the most poles (104) and has been on the podium 207 times. And the British driver is tied at seven with Michael Schumacher for world championships.
5 days ago
March Madness meets the iPad era: How coaches’ challenges are changing the game
Florida's Boogie Fland was driving to the basket with 1:10 remaining and a three-point lead over Iowa when Hawkeyes forward Cooper Koch stepped into the lane, swatted at the ball and it sailed out of bounds. Officials ruled it Florida's ball.
