Welcome back, college basketball. You're a completely different sport now than before | Telander
These are brand new times. This is not college sport as we knew it since the late 1800s. Amateurs? Nope, writes FOX 32 sports columnist Rick Telander.
These are brand new times. This is not college sport as we knew it since the late 1800s. Amateurs? Nope, writes FOX 32 sports columnist Rick Telander.
Trump wants a mascot revival—even if it means reviving racism: Telander
Rick Telander, contributing sports columnist for Fox 32 Chicago, sharply critiques Donald Trump's push to reinstate the “Indians" and “Redskins" team names, calling it a step backward on respect and decency.
Rick Telander, contributing sports columnist for Fox 32 Chicago, sharply critiques Donald Trump's push to reinstate the “Indians" and “Redskins" team names, calling it a step backward on respect and decency.
Florida defeats Houston 65-63 to win NCAA championship
The Florida Gators are national champions, defeating the Houston Cougars in San Antonio on Monday night.
The Florida Gators are national champions, defeating the Houston Cougars in San Antonio on Monday night.
Houston, Florida play for title and put a different spin on the underdog role to wrap March Madness
Coach Kelvin Sampson’s squad of defenders and deniers face Florida for the national title Monday night. They wrap up a front-runner’s Final Four that featured all No. 1 seeds.
Coach Kelvin Sampson’s squad of defenders and deniers face Florida for the national title Monday night. They wrap up a front-runner’s Final Four that featured all No. 1 seeds.
Final Four: NCAA Championship game is set as Florida, Houston win on Saturday
The NCAA Tournament national title game is set. Here's how the NCAA Tournament went from the Final Four to just two.
The NCAA Tournament national title game is set. Here's how the NCAA Tournament went from the Final Four to just two.
Glenbrook North's Jon Scheyer followed Coach K. It took him just 3 seasons to reach the Final Four
Duke is still thriving even without Coack K. Only now, it's unquestionably the Glenbrook North alum and Northbrook native Jon Scheyer's blueblood program.
Duke is still thriving even without Coack K. Only now, it's unquestionably the Glenbrook North alum and Northbrook native Jon Scheyer's blueblood program.
Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seeds
Looking for a Cinderella in San Antonio? This year's version of the Final Four is not for you. Here's a look at the best player on each Final Four team.
Looking for a Cinderella in San Antonio? This year's version of the Final Four is not for you. Here's a look at the best player on each Final Four team.
Column: Illinois basketball's March Madness exit was as frustrating as its season
It's fair to look at both ends of spectrum. The players aren't shying away from it, like Tomislav Ivisic when he told me this was "A team that could, but didn't.”
It's fair to look at both ends of spectrum. The players aren't shying away from it, like Tomislav Ivisic when he told me this was "A team that could, but didn't.”
March Madness: Takeaways from Illinois basketball vs. Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament second round
Here are our takeaways from Sunday's tilt in Milwaukee where Illinois and Kentucky squared off for a berth in the Sweet Sixteen.
Here are our takeaways from Sunday's tilt in Milwaukee where Illinois and Kentucky squared off for a berth in the Sweet Sixteen.
Kentucky 84, Illinois 75: Final score and recap from March Madness
Follow along with us here for live updates as Illinois plays Kentucky for a right to go to the Sweet Sixteen.
Follow along with us here for live updates as Illinois plays Kentucky for a right to go to the Sweet Sixteen.
Column: JUCO, a charity exhibition and the March Madness' invisible string benefiting Illinois basketball
An invisible string was near tangible at Fiserv Forum. It could even help Illinois as it aims for consecutive Sweet Sixteen berths for the first time since the 2004 and 2005 seasons.
An invisible string was near tangible at Fiserv Forum. It could even help Illinois as it aims for consecutive Sweet Sixteen berths for the first time since the 2004 and 2005 seasons.
March Madness: Behind one lesson that will benefit Illinois basketball the most vs. Kentucky
Physical preparation is one aspect Illinois understands. Recently, the Illini found out how imperative mental preparation is and they haven't forgotten the lesson.
Physical preparation is one aspect Illinois understands. Recently, the Illini found out how imperative mental preparation is and they haven't forgotten the lesson.
Missing madness: NCAA Tournament first round bereft of buzzer-beaters and major upsets
The calendar says it's March. Most of the madness has been missing so far. With the first round of the NCAA Tournament complete, the bracket was bereft of the buzzer-beaters and major upsets.
The calendar says it's March. Most of the madness has been missing so far. With the first round of the NCAA Tournament complete, the bracket was bereft of the buzzer-beaters and major upsets.
How to watch Illinois basketball vs. Kentucky in March Madness: Game time, TV & live stream
Here's what to know about the Illini's game on Sunday against Kentucky, with the Sweet Sixteen on the line.
Here's what to know about the Illini's game on Sunday against Kentucky, with the Sweet Sixteen on the line.
March Madness: How much has Illinois basketball grown? See it from redshirt guard Ty Rodgers' eyes
As a leader, Ty Rodgers helped the Illini to its feet at times. What he saw in Illinois' lowest moments was a team that would find its identity.
As a leader, Ty Rodgers helped the Illini to its feet at times. What he saw in Illinois' lowest moments was a team that would find its identity.
Brad Underwood talks Illinois basketball before NCAA Tournament opener vs. Xavier
Brad Underwood sees plenty of similarities between Xavier and Illinois' first opponent in the NCAA Tournament. Underwood talked about Xavier ahead of the Illini's Friday game.
Brad Underwood sees plenty of similarities between Xavier and Illinois' first opponent in the NCAA Tournament. Underwood talked about Xavier ahead of the Illini's Friday game.
No. 12 seed McNeese holds off late Clemson charge to earn first March Madness victory
McNeese coach Will Wade and his boombox-toting manager are moving on in March Madness after earning the biggest upset so far on the first day of the NCAA Tournament.
McNeese coach Will Wade and his boombox-toting manager are moving on in March Madness after earning the biggest upset so far on the first day of the NCAA Tournament.
2025 March Madness: One thing to know about every NCAA Tournament team
As millions of Americans are set to learn about teams and players that they've heard little about, let's take a look at one thing to know about each team in the tournament.
As millions of Americans are set to learn about teams and players that they've heard little about, let's take a look at one thing to know about each team in the tournament.
March Madness: Xavier downs Texas 86-80, sets up Friday tilt with Illinois basketball
The Musketeers erased a 13-point deficit in their biggest comeback win this season and advanced into the main bracket of the NCAA Tournament to play Illinois.
The Musketeers erased a 13-point deficit in their biggest comeback win this season and advanced into the main bracket of the NCAA Tournament to play Illinois.
March Madness 2025: Slam-dunk food deals
With the NCAA Tournament starting this week, fans can take advantage of these great deals and freebies while enjoying the games.
With the NCAA Tournament starting this week, fans can take advantage of these great deals and freebies while enjoying the games.