Big Ten lands $7-billion in NFL-style TV contracts
The Big Ten's new $7 billion media rights deal will string the conference's top football games across three major networks each week, creating an NFL-style television schedule on Saturdays.
The Big Ten's new $7 billion media rights deal will string the conference's top football games across three major networks each week, creating an NFL-style television schedule on Saturdays.
New-look Illini look to build in Bielema’s second year
Bret Bielema offered Illinois fans a ray of hope by going 5-7 in a 2021 debut campaign highlighted by a nine-overtime win at Penn State and the first victory over rival Northwestern since 2014.
Bret Bielema offered Illinois fans a ray of hope by going 5-7 in a 2021 debut campaign highlighted by a nine-overtime win at Penn State and the first victory over rival Northwestern since 2014.
Northwestern looks to keep cycle going with another big jump
From winning the Big Ten West to crashing to the bottom of the division and then repeating the cycle, Northwestern has been following a wild pattern in recent seasons.
From winning the Big Ten West to crashing to the bottom of the division and then repeating the cycle, Northwestern has been following a wild pattern in recent seasons.
UCLA, USC departing Pac-12 for Big Ten
In a major shakeup for college sports, it appears the Pac-12 Conference will once again become the Pac-10 after the departure of two major California schools.
In a major shakeup for college sports, it appears the Pac-12 Conference will once again become the Pac-10 after the departure of two major California schools.
Notre Dame stuns No. 1 Tennessee 7-3, advances to College World Series
Freshman Jack Findlay threw five shutout innings in relief and back-to-back home runs by catcher David LaManna and Jack Brannigan in the seventh sparked Notre Dame to a stunning 7-3 victory over No. 1 overall seed Tennessee in the championship game of the Knoxville Super Regional on Sunday.
Freshman Jack Findlay threw five shutout innings in relief and back-to-back home runs by catcher David LaManna and Jack Brannigan in the seventh sparked Notre Dame to a stunning 7-3 victory over No. 1 overall seed Tennessee in the championship game of the Knoxville Super Regional on Sunday.
Faraimo helps UCLA top Northwestern in WCWS elimination game
Megan Faraimo pitched a complete game and hit a solo homer, helping No. 5 UCLA beat No. 9 Northwestern 6-1 in a Women’s College World Series elimination game Friday night.
Megan Faraimo pitched a complete game and hit a solo homer, helping No. 5 UCLA beat No. 9 Northwestern 6-1 in a Women’s College World Series elimination game Friday night.
Top-seeded Oklahoma rolls past Northwestern 13-2; Texas next
Tiare Jennings and Jana Johns hit grand slams and No. 1 seed Oklahoma rolled past No. 9 seed Northwestern 13-2 in five innings Thursday on the opening day of the Women’s College World Series.
Tiare Jennings and Jana Johns hit grand slams and No. 1 seed Oklahoma rolled past No. 9 seed Northwestern 13-2 in five innings Thursday on the opening day of the Women’s College World Series.
UChicago Men's Tennis team wins NCAA National Championship
CONGRATULATIONS! The University of Chicago Men's Tennis team has made history.
CONGRATULATIONS! The University of Chicago Men's Tennis team has made history.
Illinois' Kofi Cockburn announces he's entering NBA draft
Illinois All-America center Kofi Cockburn has declared for the NBA draft and hired an agent, marking the end of one of the most productive careers in program history.
Illinois All-America center Kofi Cockburn has declared for the NBA draft and hired an agent, marking the end of one of the most productive careers in program history.
HEAR IT: Northwestern star receives call from Tom Brady after getting drafted
Northwestern basketball star Veronica Burton was selected No. 7 overall in the WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings and that moment was coupled with a phone call from one of the greatest pro athletes of all time.
Northwestern basketball star Veronica Burton was selected No. 7 overall in the WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings and that moment was coupled with a phone call from one of the greatest pro athletes of all time.
NCAA Women: South Carolina wins 2nd title after UConn upset 64-49
Dawn Staley and South Carolina buttoned up on defense and won their second national championship, stifling UConn for a 64-49 victory Sunday night.
Dawn Staley and South Carolina buttoned up on defense and won their second national championship, stifling UConn for a 64-49 victory Sunday night.
Kansas races past Miami in 2nd half, reaches 16th Final Four
Kansas is the only No. 1 seed left in the NCAA Tournament.
Kansas is the only No. 1 seed left in the NCAA Tournament.
Shauna Green hired as Illinois' coach following success at Dayton
Illinois hired Shauna Green is its women’s basketball coach on Monday, hoping she can lift a struggling program following a winning tenure at Dayton.
Illinois hired Shauna Green is its women’s basketball coach on Monday, hoping she can lift a struggling program following a winning tenure at Dayton.
Illinois ousted in opening weekend for second straight year with 68-53 loss to Houston
The Fighting Illini were led by All-American Kofi Cockburn's 19 points.
The Fighting Illini were led by All-American Kofi Cockburn's 19 points.
Alfonso Plummer's late free throws lift Illini by Chattanooga 54-53
The Illini didn’t panic. They dug in behind Cockburn and guard Alfonso Plummer, whose go-ahead free throws with 12 seconds to go helped them pull out a 54-53 NCAA Tournament win that maybe they didn’t deserve but will certainly take.
The Illini didn’t panic. They dug in behind Cockburn and guard Alfonso Plummer, whose go-ahead free throws with 12 seconds to go helped them pull out a 54-53 NCAA Tournament win that maybe they didn’t deserve but will certainly take.
Clark, Czinano lead Iowa past Illinois State 95-58 in NCAA
The sound of Caitlin Clark hitting the floor and the sight of her limping when she got up was enough to quiet a sellout home crowd.
The sound of Caitlin Clark hitting the floor and the sight of her limping when she got up was enough to quiet a sellout home crowd.