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3 weeks ago

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.

3 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

Kinziger’s 16 help Illinois State take down Dayton 61-55 in NIT quarterfinals

ISU now plays Abilene Christian Friday night.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

Top Blackhawks prospect Anton Frondell makes his NHL debut at the Islanders

Coach Jeff Blashill wants Frondell, who turns 19 in May, to “capitalize on the confidence he has coming into the league.”

4 weeks ago

Hall of Famer Frank Thomas files lawsuit seeking damages against White Sox, Fanatics, Nike

The lawsuit was filed March 19 in Cook County, Illinois, and also named Nike and Fanatics as defendants.

4 weeks ago

Crow-Armstrong agrees to a $115 million, 6-year contract with the Cubs, AP source says

Crow-Armstrong's 2031 salary would increase by $2 million for each MVP award from 2027-30, $1 million for each second- or third-place finish, $750,000 for fourth or fifth and $500,000 for sixth through 10th.

4 weeks ago

Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of the season after 9 years with club

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah announced Tuesday he will leave the English club at the end of the season, marking an earlier-than-planned departure for one of the club's greatest-ever scorers and soccer's biggest names.

4 weeks ago

March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field

Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.

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