United Center eases COVID-19 requirements for fans to enter arena

The United Center is lifting its COVID-19 requirements for fans to catch a game or event as Chicago continues to dial down mitigation measures.

Alfonso Plummer's late free throws lift Illini by Chattanooga 54-53

The Illini didn’t panic. They dug in behind Cockburn and guard Alfonso Plummer, whose go-ahead free throws with 12 seconds to go helped them pull out a 54-53 NCAA Tournament win that maybe they didn’t deserve but will certainly take.

Ohio State puts clamps on Loyola Chicago in 54-41 NCAA win

E.J. Liddell scored 16 points, Big Ten Freshman of the Year Malaki Branham added 14 and seventh-seeded Ohio State shut down 10th-seeded Loyola Chicago from start to finish, winning 54-41 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

Loyola, Sister Jean eyeing another March run

The packaging is still there. On the surface anyway. Don’t be fooled. The whole “Cinderella” thing surrounding Loyola Chicago no longer applies.

Bracket busters: Saint Peter's upsets No. 2 seed Kentucky 85-79 in OT

Tiny Saint Peter’s took down basketball royalty on Thursday night, getting 27 points from Daryl Banks III in an 85-79 overtime victory over second-seeded Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

NCAA Tournament 2021: How to win $1,000 on the Final Four for free

Baylor vs. Houston. Gonzaga vs. UCLA. It's all on the line, and you can win big yourself absolutely for free. Here's how.

NCAA Tournament 2021: How to win $1,000 on the Elite Eight for free

The NCAA Men's Tourney keeps charging ahead with the Elite Eight on deck. Here's how to win some cash while enjoying the action.

Loyola Ramblers fall to Oregon State in 65-58 loss in Sweet 16

Ethan Thompson scored 20 points, including a pair of clinching foul shots with 35 seconds left, and No. 12 seed Oregon State kept its dream March going with a 65-58 victory over eighth-seeded Loyola Chicago in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

Illinois' Kofi Cockburn targeted in racist post after NCAA loss

Illinois big man Kofi Cockburn is the second player to face racist comments on social media following a loss in the NCAA Tournament.

Police investigating threatening and racist messages sent to Ohio Buckeyes player after loss

"I hope you die. I really do," said one of the messages sent to EJ Liddlell. He had 23 points and 14 rebounds in the Buckeyes' loss to Oral Roberts. Some of the messages included racist insults.

Top-seeded Illinois cruises past Drexel 78-49 to open NCAA Tournament

Kofi Cockburn muscled his way to 18 points and Illinois cruised past 16th-seeded Drexel 78-49 Friday in the Illini’s first NCAA Tournament game as a No. 1 seed in 16 years.

Wendy's serving free breakfast sandwich for March Madness

With March Madness underway, Wendy’s is giving food fans a chance to score a free Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit for breakfast starting Thursday through Saturday, March 20.

Sister Jean will travel to Indianapolis to cheer on Loyola Ramblers in NCAA tournament: report

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt was considered to be Loyola-Chicago’s good luck charm when the Ramblers made it to the Final Four during the 2018 men’s basketball tournament and she hopes to work her magic once again.

Loyola Chicago's Lucas Williamson ready for run at the Big Dance
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FOX 32's Kaitlin Sharkey talks with Loyola Chicago's Lucas Williamson as the Ramblers wait to find out who they'll play in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.