Police investigating threatening and racist messages sent to Ohio Buckeyes player after loss
"I hope you die. I really do," said one of the messages sent to EJ Liddlell. He had 23 points and 14 rebounds in the Buckeyes' loss to Oral Roberts. Some of the messages included racist insults.
"I hope you die. I really do," said one of the messages sent to EJ Liddlell. He had 23 points and 14 rebounds in the Buckeyes' loss to Oral Roberts. Some of the messages included racist insults.
Sister Jean gets the vaccine and seat at the NCAA Tournament
The best COVID-19 vaccine shots in America just might be the two that went into Sister Jean’s arm.
The best COVID-19 vaccine shots in America just might be the two that went into Sister Jean’s arm.
Fans cheer on Illinois at bars across Chicago
It's official! Illinois and Loyola will meet in the next round of the NCAA tournament.
It's official! Illinois and Loyola will meet in the next round of the NCAA tournament.
'They'll remember that forever': Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy talks OSU's big loss
The NCAA tournament is expected to be the most wagered on sporting event.
The NCAA tournament is expected to be the most wagered on sporting event.
No. 8 seed Loyola holds off No. 9 seed Georgia Tech, 71-60
Loyola Chicago might be the only team that feels as though little has changed about the NCAA Tournament.
Loyola Chicago might be the only team that feels as though little has changed about the NCAA Tournament.
Top-seeded Illinois cruises past Drexel 78-49 to open NCAA Tournament
Kofi Cockburn muscled his way to 18 points and Illinois cruised past 16th-seeded Drexel 78-49 Friday in the Illini’s first NCAA Tournament game as a No. 1 seed in 16 years.
Kofi Cockburn muscled his way to 18 points and Illinois cruised past 16th-seeded Drexel 78-49 Friday in the Illini’s first NCAA Tournament game as a No. 1 seed in 16 years.
President Obama releases NCAA tournament predictions
Former President Barack Obama released his NCAA tournament picks on Thursday, choosing Gonzaga to take home the men's title and Baylor to take home the women's title.
Former President Barack Obama released his NCAA tournament picks on Thursday, choosing Gonzaga to take home the men's title and Baylor to take home the women's title.
Illinois residents must travel to bet on Illini, Loyola
A state law on sports gambling law is making it difficult — but not impossible — for Illinois residents to bet on the University of Illinois men’s basketball team when March Madness kicks off this week.
A state law on sports gambling law is making it difficult — but not impossible — for Illinois residents to bet on the University of Illinois men’s basketball team when March Madness kicks off this week.
Patient, relentless Underwood has top-seeded Illini rolling
Brad Underwood arrived at Illinois in the spring of 2017 tasked with trying to restore some of the swagger to a program that had become an afterthought in the Big Ten.
Brad Underwood arrived at Illinois in the spring of 2017 tasked with trying to restore some of the swagger to a program that had become an afterthought in the Big Ten.
DePaul AD Peevy understands eyes on him with coaching search
DePaul athletic director DeWayne Peevy understands all eyes are on him.
DePaul athletic director DeWayne Peevy understands all eyes are on him.
Sister Jean will travel to Indianapolis to cheer on Loyola Ramblers in NCAA tournament: report
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt was considered to be Loyola-Chicago’s good luck charm when the Ramblers made it to the Final Four during the 2018 men’s basketball tournament and she hopes to work her magic once again.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt was considered to be Loyola-Chicago’s good luck charm when the Ramblers made it to the Final Four during the 2018 men’s basketball tournament and she hopes to work her magic once again.
DePaul fires Dave Leitao seeking spark for once-proud program
DePaul fired coach Dave Leitao on Monday six years into his second tenure in another effort to lift a once-proud program.
DePaul fired coach Dave Leitao on Monday six years into his second tenure in another effort to lift a once-proud program.
Third-ranked Illinois earns top seed in Midwest Region minutes after winning Big Ten Tournament
The Fighting Illini earned their third No. 1 seed and first since 2005.
The Fighting Illini earned their third No. 1 seed and first since 2005.
Illini win Big Ten Tournament with 91-88 victory over Ohio State
GO ILLINI! Illinois beat Ohio State in overtime for the team's first Big Ten Tournament title since 2005.
GO ILLINI! Illinois beat Ohio State in overtime for the team's first Big Ten Tournament title since 2005.
North Dakota beats Illinois State 21-13
Freshman quarterback Cam Miller capped a 13-play, 84-yard drive with a 6-yard scramble for a touchdown to clinch North Dakota State's 21-13 win over Illinois State.
Freshman quarterback Cam Miller capped a 13-play, 84-yard drive with a 6-yard scramble for a touchdown to clinch North Dakota State's 21-13 win over Illinois State.
Illini beat Iowa 82-71 to advance to Big Ten Tournament title game
The Illini will face No. 9 Ohio on Sunday. If they win, it'll be their first tournament title since 2005.
The Illini will face No. 9 Ohio on Sunday. If they win, it'll be their first tournament title since 2005.
No. 3 Illinois routs Rutgers 90-68 in Big Ten quarterfinals
Ayo Dosunmu is convinced tournament time requires a sense of urgency. He was quick to demonstrate that against Rutgers.
Ayo Dosunmu is convinced tournament time requires a sense of urgency. He was quick to demonstrate that against Rutgers.
No. 8 Maryland women rout Northwestern 85-52
Alaysia Styles scored 15 points off the bench to lead a balanced attack as No. 8 Maryland routed Northwestern 85-52 on Friday in the semifinals of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament.
Alaysia Styles scored 15 points off the bench to lead a balanced attack as No. 8 Maryland routed Northwestern 85-52 on Friday in the semifinals of the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament.
6 things to watch Friday in the Big East Tournament (and how to win $1,000)
The Big East Tournament is down to its final four. Here's how you can win big absolutely for free on Friday night.
The Big East Tournament is down to its final four. Here's how you can win big absolutely for free on Friday night.
Northwestern beats No. 13 Michigan women in Big Ten tourney
Veronica Burton scored 25 points with 13 rebounds and six assists to lead fifth-seeded Northwestern over fourth-seeded and No. 13-ranked Michigan 65-49 on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament.
Veronica Burton scored 25 points with 13 rebounds and six assists to lead fifth-seeded Northwestern over fourth-seeded and No. 13-ranked Michigan 65-49 on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament.