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The Big Ten released its 10-game conference-only football schedule beginning as early as Labor Day weekend but cautioned Wednesday there is no certainty games will be played.

Lou Henson, the plain-spoken coach who took New Mexico State and Illinois to the Final Four during a 21-year career that included nearly 800 victories and a feud with fellow Big Ten coach Bob Knight, has died. He was 88.

The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the United States is showing promise. One doctor even believes the vaccine could be available by the end of the year.

Northwestern’s game against Wisconsin scheduled for Nov. 7 at Wrigley Field in Chicago is being moved to Ryan Field because of uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago State University is cutting its baseball program due to money trouble.

Former Kansas State guard Brian Patrick is headed to DePaul as a graduate transfer, the Blue Demons announced on Tuesday.

Longtime DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti Ponsetto is retiring.

Former Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey has transferred to Northwestern, giving the Wildcats another option behind center after they struggled offensively last season.

Former DePaul guard Jalen Coleman-Lands is joining Iowa State as a graduate transfer.

Chicago State hired Tiffany Sardin as coach Friday, hoping the former Virginia star can transform a struggling program in her hometown.

Some college athletic departments are facing multi-million dollar deficits after the school year was disrupted by the coronavirus.

Players from the SEC dominated this year's NFL draft.

Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu declared for the NBA draft in a video posted to his Twitter account Wednesday.

Chicago State fired women’s coach Misty Opat on Thursday after two seasons and a 3-55 record.

DePaul guard Jalen Coleman-Lands was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA on Wednesday.