Ex-Illini star Roundtree, paralyzed in accident, dies at 23

Former Illinois football star Bobby Roundtree, who was paralyzed from the waist down in a swimming accident two years ago, died Friday, the university said. He was 23.

Northwestern names Derrick Gragg new athletic director

Northwestern University named NCAA administrator Derrick Gragg as the new athletic director on Friday.

Illinois House approves bill that would allow college athletes to make money on product endorsements

For more than a century, college athletes have been mythologized as amateurs while laboring for colleges and universities that make hundreds of millions of dollars marketing them to sell tickets and merchandise.

Northwestern football to open 2022 season in Ireland

Northwestern University will take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Ireland to begin their 2022 college football season, officials announced Thursday.

Northwestern faculty members protest the school's new athletic director

Some faculty members say the new athletic director, Mike Polisky, shouldn't have this position, especially since he was named in a cheerleader's lawsuit against the school.

Loyola Chicago's Williamson to return for 1 more season

Lucas Williamson, who helped Loyola Chicago reach a Final Four as a freshman and return to the Sweet 16 as a senior this year, is returning for one more season.

Loyola Chicago's Cameron Krutwig says he is turning pro

Cameron Krutwig, who helped Loyola Chicago reach a Final Four as a freshman and return to the Sweet 16 as a senior this year, has decided to turn pro and skip his final year of eligibility.

DePaul guard Charlie Moore transferring to Hurricanes

Guard Charlie Moore is transferring from DePaul to Miami, his fourth school, for his final year of eligibility.