Column: Purdue doesn't make the Final Four without Evanston's Lance Jones and his awe-inspiring story
It’s nothing less than awe inspiring the way Lane Jones has ushered in a Final Four season at Purdue considering what he has endured.
It’s nothing less than awe inspiring the way Lane Jones has ushered in a Final Four season at Purdue considering what he has endured.
How the loss of his father drives Evanston native and Purdue guard Lance Jones in the Final Four
While cheering from their seats, Mike Ellis and the Jones family couldn't help but think of something else as Lance Jones played in the NCAA Tournament.
While cheering from their seats, Mike Ellis and the Jones family couldn't help but think of something else as Lance Jones played in the NCAA Tournament.
NCAA Women's Final Four tickets double in price, reflecting unprecedented demand
Tickets for the NCAA Women's Final Four are commanding double the price of the men's games, with the average ticket for the women's semifinals reaching $2,323 compared to $1,001.21 for the men's, according to Logitix.
Tickets for the NCAA Women's Final Four are commanding double the price of the men's games, with the average ticket for the women's semifinals reaching $2,323 compared to $1,001.21 for the men's, according to Logitix.
Women's basketball took center stage on Monday, and its stars delivered in a big way
Baseball had a no-hitter on Monday night. Phoenix's Devin Booker scored 52 points. Neither seemed to capture attention the way Iowa-LSU and UConn-USC did.
Baseball had a no-hitter on Monday night. Phoenix's Devin Booker scored 52 points. Neither seemed to capture attention the way Iowa-LSU and UConn-USC did.
Illini fans in Chicago react to tough Elite Eight loss against UConn
Despite a devastating loss to UConn on Saturday, University of Illinois fans are still proud of an outstanding season.
Despite a devastating loss to UConn on Saturday, University of Illinois fans are still proud of an outstanding season.
March Madness: Does Illinois need something up its sleeve to upset UConn in the Elite Eight?
Does Illinois need something new up its sleeve against UConn? Or, does Illinois just need to do what it's done to other teams, but on a higher level? Here's how both teams match up.
Does Illinois need something new up its sleeve against UConn? Or, does Illinois just need to do what it's done to other teams, but on a higher level? Here's how both teams match up.
ELITE ILLINI: Illinois outlasts Iowa State's gritty defense to advance to Elite Eight
Terrence Shannon Jr.'s late steal-and-slam all but sealed the win, advancing Illinois to the Elite Eight and a date with No. 1 seeded UConn.
Terrence Shannon Jr.'s late steal-and-slam all but sealed the win, advancing Illinois to the Elite Eight and a date with No. 1 seeded UConn.
Column: Need a March Madness bandwagon? Consider Notre Dame women's basketball
Notre Dame women's basketball keeps winning, clinching a spot in the Sweet Sixteen. It's why the Irish are one of the best March Madness stories this year, and are worthy of being your bandwagon team.
Notre Dame women's basketball keeps winning, clinching a spot in the Sweet Sixteen. It's why the Irish are one of the best March Madness stories this year, and are worthy of being your bandwagon team.
Utah coach says team was shaken after experiencing racist hate during NCAA Tournament
Members of the Utah women's basketball team were subjected to racism near their hotel in Idaho last week when a pickup truck with a Confederate flag drove near them and the driver began using offensive language, including the N-word, authorities said Tuesday.
Members of the Utah women's basketball team were subjected to racism near their hotel in Idaho last week when a pickup truck with a Confederate flag drove near them and the driver began using offensive language, including the N-word, authorities said Tuesday.
Fields' 32 lead Fairfield over Chicago State 77-74 in CBI quarterfinals
Caleb Fields scored 32 points and made six 3-pointers, and Fairfield beat Chicago State 77-74 on Monday night in the CBI Tournament quarterfinals.
Caleb Fields scored 32 points and made six 3-pointers, and Fairfield beat Chicago State 77-74 on Monday night in the CBI Tournament quarterfinals.
LSU coach Kim Mulkey threatens to sue The Washington Post over rumored hit piece: 'I'm fed up'
LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey is threatening to sue The Washington Post if it publishes a "false story" about her.
LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey is threatening to sue The Washington Post if it publishes a "false story" about her.
Ivy League does it again as No. 13 seed Yale takes down No. 4 seed Auburn 78-76
Last year it was Princeton toppling Arizona. This time, it was Yale's turn to shock the college basketball world.
Last year it was Princeton toppling Arizona. This time, it was Yale's turn to shock the college basketball world.
How Ryan Langborg earned his status as March Madness legend at Northwestern and beyond
Come a calendar year later, Northwestern is on the cusp of its first-ever Sweet Sixteen appearance for a third-consecutive NCAA Tournament. That's thanks to its Princeton transfer.
Come a calendar year later, Northwestern is on the cusp of its first-ever Sweet Sixteen appearance for a third-consecutive NCAA Tournament. That's thanks to its Princeton transfer.
Northwestern, Ryan Langborg outlast FAU in overtime NCAA Tournament thriller
The Wildcats' defense stepped up on the biggest stage, but the Cats' offense woke up at the perfect time thanks to Ryan Langborg in an overtime classic.
The Wildcats' defense stepped up on the biggest stage, but the Cats' offense woke up at the perfect time thanks to Ryan Langborg in an overtime classic.
Jack Gohlke makes 10 3s as Oakland delivers first true shock of March Madness, beating Kentucky
Gohlke ended the game with the ball in his hands after one final Kentucky miss as the Grizzlies became the 23rd 14 seed to win a first-round game since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985.
Gohlke ended the game with the ball in his hands after one final Kentucky miss as the Grizzlies became the 23rd 14 seed to win a first-round game since the tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985.
Why Marcus Domask's NCAA Tourmament triple-double is significant for a deep Illinois March Madness run
Marcus Domask's performance Thursday, as well as during the Big Ten Tournament, gives Illinois an X-factor that can take the Illini on a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
Marcus Domask's performance Thursday, as well as during the Big Ten Tournament, gives Illinois an X-factor that can take the Illini on a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.
Column: You can say the NIT is meaningless, but it meant plenty for Bradley
Call it what you want, the Not Invited Tournament or No Invitation Tourney, but there’s still a championship to win, even if the tournament itself has lost some luster. You couldn’t tarnish that luster in Peoria.
Call it what you want, the Not Invited Tournament or No Invitation Tourney, but there’s still a championship to win, even if the tournament itself has lost some luster. You couldn’t tarnish that luster in Peoria.
How DePaul and DeWayne Peevy landed Chris Holtmann as its head basketball coach
From the beginning of DePaul’s coaching search in January, DePaul director of athletics DeWayne Peevy had an idea of what he wanted in the Blue Demons’ next head coach. Here's how he landed Chris Holtmann.
From the beginning of DePaul’s coaching search in January, DePaul director of athletics DeWayne Peevy had an idea of what he wanted in the Blue Demons’ next head coach. Here's how he landed Chris Holtmann.
Column: Why Chris Holtmann is the right choice to lift DePaul men's basketball out of irrelevance
Chris Holtmann is going to be the guy who finally turns DePaul basketball around, not just because he can, but because he wants to be.
Chris Holtmann is going to be the guy who finally turns DePaul basketball around, not just because he can, but because he wants to be.
Northwestern, Illinois acquire spots in NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
NCAA's selection Sunday watch party is becoming a favorite tradition for the Northwestern University community.
NCAA's selection Sunday watch party is becoming a favorite tradition for the Northwestern University community.