Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a car crash

Dominiq Ponder was killed in a single-car crash on Sunday. The sophomore appeared in two games for the Colorado Buffaloes last season.

DePaul sweeps Marquette as the Blue Demons' rise under Chris Hotlmann continues

The Blue Demons' sweep over Marquette means DePaul is one of the hottest teams in the Big East as the calendar turns to March. The rise is undeniable now.

Column: If Brad Underwood took the blame, it's on him to lift Illinois basketball to its potential

If Brad Underwood is going to take the onus of a loss like Friday night, then the obligation to get over that hump solely lies in his lap now with a team that could be his best in Champaign.

College basketball: Takeaways from Michigan's win over Illinois in a top-10 showdown

Here are our takeaways from Illinois’ top-10 tilt with No. 3 Michigan in a game where the Illini lost one key facet of the game, and the Wolverines ran away with the game.

Chicago native, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate takes hometown lessons to the NFL as a fighter

Growing up in Chicago, Carnell Tate learned one key lesson that he's carried with him through his Ohio State career. Here's how that one lesson will serve him well in the NFL.

How former Joliet Central & Illini star Roger Powell has Valparaiso playing red hot

Roger Powell was all smiles outside as Valparaiso beat UIC Saturday. The Joliet native and former Fighting Illini player is suddenly coaching one of the hottest teams in the country.

Why Illinois basketball is one of 7 teams that could earn an NCAA Tournament No. 1 seed

By the end of the weekend, there should finally be some clarity surrounding which teams could earn a 1-seed in this year's NCAA Tournament. So here's why Illinois is a likely candidate.