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2 weeks ago
Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year
Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward proved tough enough to score through...
2 weeks ago
What makes you a pro? At the Final Four, that question is bubbling up once again
All the Illinois players with European roots are allowed to play because their pro teams were more like club teams; they didn't enter a draft or actually get drafted, the way a player might if he was looking to go to the NBA.
3 weeks ago
Merch Madness insanity taking over C-U with Final Four clothing and merch
"In the first 24 hours, over 5,000 were ordered online and [for] pickup," said Steven Farag, co-founder and CEO of Campus Ink and the NIL Store.
3 weeks ago
Champaign sets alcohol restrictions ahead of Final Four celebrations
City officials cite public safety as Illini fans prepare for large gatherings this weekend..
3 weeks ago
Bears hope to choose stadium site this spring or summer
“Both of the sites are excellent sites,” Warren said.
3 weeks ago
Angels denied a replay challenge when manager Kurt Suzuki waits too long to appeal
The play occurred with the Chicago Cubs batting in the third inning of the Angels' 6-2 loss in the series finale at a chilly Wrigley Field.
3 weeks ago
Auburn and Illinois State play in NIT matchup
Thursday's matchup is the first this season between the squads.
3 weeks ago
Believe it! After a wild March Madness, Final Four teams look to conjure up more magic
There are no Cinderellas lacing it up at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy this week, but that's not to say the 2026 version of March Madness hasn't produced its share of memories already.
3 weeks ago
Men’s NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993
The men's NCAA tournament is averaging 10.3 million viewers through the Elite Eight, according to Nielsen. That is the tournament's best audience since...
3 weeks ago
Brad Underwood waited 26 years for a Division I job. Now in Year 39, he has Illinois in Final Four
In the place he always wanted to be, Underwood has the Fighting Illini in the Final Four for the first time since 2005, trying to bring home a first national title.
3 weeks ago
Nebraska-Missouri and Penn State-Kentucky volleyball matches are set for Wrigley Field in September
The conferences announced Monday that Nebraska will play Missouri and Penn State will meet Kentucky at the home of the Chicago Cubs on Sept. 6.
3 weeks ago
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki to go on a minor-league rehab stint during Cubs’ upcoming trip
Suzuki is in the final season of an $85 million, five-year contract.
3 weeks ago
Yes, the pros get nervous, too. Here’s how Stephen Curry and others deal with it
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan polled his players earlier this season whether they considered a free throw with one second left in a tie game the same as one in the first quarter of a tie game. The answer was a resounding no.
3 weeks ago
Nico Hoerner’s $141 million, 6-year Cubs contract includes deferred money payable through 2047
He also gets a full no-trade provision and a hotel suite on road trips.
3 weeks 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).
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks ago
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."
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks 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."
3 weeks ago
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.
