Nick Saban reveals contributing factors to Alabama retirement

Legendary college football coach Nick Saban dished on what contributed to his decision to retire as the general of the Alabama football program after years of dominance.

March Madness: Where Illinois team's NCAA Tournament resumes stand entering the regular season's final week

This is March. Plan accordingly for the NCAA Tournament if you're Illinois and Northwestern. Here's how the resumes for the top Illinois schools stack up ahead of the final week of the regular season.

Central Michigan defeats Northern Illinois 69-63

Derrick Butler scored 24 points to help Central Michigan defeat Northern Illinois 69-63 on Tuesday night.

Edey helps rally No. 3 Purdue to 77-71 win at No. 12 Illinois to clinch outright Big Ten title

Zach Edey had 28 points and eight rebounds as No. 3 Purdue rallied in the second half to beat No. 12 Illinois 77-71 on Tuesday night, becoming the first team in 17 years to win consecutive outright Big Ten regular-season championships.

Valparaiso wins 75-72 against Illinois State

Cooper Schwieger had 28 points in Valparaiso’s 75-72 win against Illinois State on Sunday.

Watson and Norris help Loyola Chicago top No. 21 Dayton 77-72

Des Watson scored 24 points and Braden Norris made two crucial 3-pointers down the stretch, finishing with 19 points and 11 assists as Loyola Chicago upset No. 21 Dayton.

DeVries, Drake take down UIC 107-105 in 3OT

Tucker DeVries scored 39 points, including four in the third overtime, and Drake took down UIC 107-105 on Wednesday night.

Martinelli, Barnhizer lead Northwestern past Maryland for milestone victory

Nick Martinelli scored a career-high 27 points, Brooks Barnhizer added 14 points and 10 rebounds and Northwestern held off Maryland 68-61 on Wednesday night.

Terrance Shannon Jr. leads No. 13 Illinois past Minnesota 105-97

Terrance Shannon Jr. scored 29 points, Marcus Domask had 22 and Coleman Hawkins added 20 to lead No. 13 Illinois to a 105-97 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night.

Northern Illinois secures 75-72 win over Toledo

David Coit scored 27 points as Northern Illinois beat Toledo 75-72 on Tuesday night.

Banks scores 26 as Saint Bonaventure beats Loyola Chicago 79-64

Daryl Banks III scored 26 points off of the bench to lead Saint Bonaventure over Loyola Chicago 79-64 on Tuesday night.