How a benching unlocked a spark for Northwestern basketball guard Ty Berry

Benchings are never simple, but Ty Berry's move to the bench wasn't a punishment. Still, Berry responded in such a resounding way he has helped lift Northwestern to multiple wins.

It took Notre Dame football 12 years for another national title shot. The next wait won't be that long

The Irish won't have to wait 12 years until their next shot at a national title. But, they'll need to close the final gap when it comes around. This season showed they can close that gap.

Quick takes from Notre Dame vs. Ohio State in the national championship game

In the first 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, the Ohio State Buckeyes were the last team standing. Here are our takeaways from the game.

Michigan State HC Tom Izzo on Illinois: They look like the 'Celtics or Lakers'

The No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini have been rolling as winners of six of their last seven games. That's caught the eye of long-time Michigan State coach Tom Izzo.

How Marcus Freeman constructed a Notre Dame team on the brink of winning a title

How exactly is Notre Dame winning at such an elite level? It's because Marcus Freeman became one of the most dynamic personalities in college football.

The College Football Playoff championship game is set: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State

The first 12-team version of the College Football Playoff has reached the national championship game and it will be Notre Dame against heavily favored Ohio State.

Women’s basketball to get March Madness performance pay for the first time

For the first time, women’s basketball teams will earn NCAA Tournament performance pay, mirroring a system long in place for men’s teams.

Kylan Boswell scores 22 to help No. 19 Illinois dismantle Indiana 94-69

Illinois took control with a 15-2 flurry after the first media timeout to build a 25-10 lead. Indiana never got within single digits again.