Northwestern wins third-straight game, pulls away from Iowa with 68-57 win
Northwestern pulled away in the second half to beat Iowa 68-57 to break a four-way tie for 13th place in the Big Ten Conference Friday night.
Miami's Cam Ward on why he's best QB in 2025 NFL Draft: 'The tape says everything'
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward has a valid argument for being the best quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft, and he made that case for himself on Friday at the combine
NFL Combine: Lake Forest product Rylie Mills could be a late-round steal, perhaps for the Chicago Bears
Rylie Mills won't participate in drills at the combine, but the Notre Dame alum and Lake Bluff native still has a chance to make a great first impression to NFL teams.
How the Valentine family wants to create awareness through their daughter Hayden
Her smile. Her warmth. Her joy. That’s what makes 3-year-old Hayden Valentine so special.
Martinelli scores 29, Northwestern beats Minnesota 75-63 for second straight double-digit win
Nick Martinelli scored 19 of his 29 points in the second half to help Northwestern pull away and beat Minnesota 75-63 on Tuesday night.
Northern Illinois set to make conference move for Olympic sports, documents say
After opting to join the Mountain West Conference in football only, Northern Illinois athletics is set to make another conference move this week.
How Joliet native Jeremy Fears Jr. earned the keys to Tom Izzo's Michigan State team that eyes a title
Jeremy Fears, a Joliet native, has become the floor general on Tom Izzo’s Michigan State team that’s gearing up for a lengthy March Madness run.
Columnist Mike Decourcy weighs in on Duke's win over Illinois: 'An opportunity missed'
Columnist Mike Decourcy weighs in on Duke's win over Illinois Saturday night.
Notre Dame alum Zack Martin is retiring after a decorated career at guard, AP sources say
Notre Dame alum Zack Martin is retiring after a decorated career that included seven All-Pro seasons at right guard with the Cowboys, people with knowledge of the decision said.
What a 76-72 win for Loyola Chicago over Dayton means for the Ramblers
Friday's win over Dayton was a statement for the Ramblers in more ways than one. Here's what it means.
Momoh's 19 lead Central Connecticut State past Chicago State 81-75
Abdul Momoh's 19 points helped Central Connecticut State defeat Chicago State 81-75 on Thursday night.
How a fourth-straight city championship epitomizes Whitney Young star Destiny Jackson's dominance
While Destiny Jackson is 4-0 in the city championship, there's still another goal the Illini commit and No. 1-rated recruit in the state wants to achieve.
Mizzou coach begs fans, 'Please, do not rush the court!' after win over No. 4 Alabama
Gates is a Chicago native and graduated from Whitney Young High School. He helped the Dolphins to the 1998 IHSA Class AA State Boys Basketball Championship.
Richmond, Smith lead the way as No. 10 St. John's pounds DePaul 82-58
Kadary Richmond had 17 points and nine rebounds, Deivon Smith scored 18 and No. 10 St. John’s matched its highest Big East win total in 26 years, beating DePaul 82-58 on Wednesday night.
Column: Ex-Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg shows what makes him special as he hunts for history at Nebraska
Sunday was a microcosm of Hoiberg’s coaching career as he grew out of any remaining shadow from his Chicago Bulls' tenure, to a coach who's earned the right to chase Nebraska basketball history.
Illinois plays through a demanding stretch with a virus hindering multiple players
Illinois wasn’t showing any hard feelings toward its opponent when it declined to participate in a postgame handshake. There was a good reason for it.
Dawson's 24 help Loyola Chicago knock off Davidson 77-69
Jayden Dawson scored 24 points as Loyola Chicago beat Davidson 77-69 on Tuesday night.
Illinois loses freshman forward, Thornton Township alum Morez Johnson Jr. to a broken wrist
The injury means Johnson won’t be available Tuesday when Illinois (17-9, 9-7 Big Ten) visits No. 11 Wisconsin (20-5, 10-4).
Northwestern isn't new to devastation, but losing a 20-point lead means they're 'going through it'
Chris Collins suffered another devastating loss Sunday in a season full of them, squandering a 20-point lead to Nebraska. NU might be "going through it," but these are lessons the team needs.