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Illini basketball legend Deon Thomas and Fox Sports broadcaster Connor Onion joined Tina Nguyen on a jam-packed CST. The panel previews a huge slate of Sweet 16 matchups this week, including #3 seed Illinois heading down to Texas to take on the #2 seed Houston Cougars in the South Regional. Also, with 6 teams representing the conference in the Sweet 16, will a Big Ten team finally end the National Title drought? It's been 26 years since Tom Izzo's Spartans cut down the nets. Plus, Tina goes 1-on-1 with Illini freshman phenom Keaton Wagler.

Big Ten Network's Mike Hall joins Tina Nguyen to preview all six Big Ten teams that are still alive in the Big Dance. They discuss the 3-team South Region Sweet 16, if Michigan State can get out of the East Region, how Purdue's seniors are leading the way. Plus, does Michigan have the easiest path to the Final Four and will the Big Ten break the quarter-century drought of not winning a Men's basketball National Championship?

Tina Nguyen went 1-on-1 with Illini freshman phenom Keaton Wagler. Wagler talked about their big matchup with Houston on Thursday, and how they'll deal with the Cougars' physicality in a road environment. Wagler also chatted with Tina about the amazing ride he's been on this season, going from a relatively unknown 3-star recruit to Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Second-Team All-American. Plus, Wagler told the funny story of what happened when Brad Underwood offered him a scholarship to Illinois.

From a “First Four” run to stunning No. 1 seed exits, the madness is real! We’re breaking down the chaos and which teams could be in trouble next. 

On this edition of Chicago Sports Tonight, FOX 32 sports anchor Tina Nguyen is joined by The Score’s Chris Emma, MLB Insider Russell Dorsey and ESPN Chicago’s Tyler Aki. The panel explores where the Bears roster currently stands, share their March Madness thoughts and preview Illinois vs Houston in the Sweet 16. Plus, Opening Day is this week, can the Cubs dethrone the Brewers in the NL Central, and can the White Sox avoid a fourth season of 100+ losses.

This week on "The Offseason:" Cassie Carlson is joined by CHSN's Ruthie Polinsky. Kevin Byard has high praise for QB Caleb Williams; can he become the next Michael Jordan in Chicago? Plus, mock drafts have the Bears addressing their defense. Should the Bears draft an EDGE, safety or best player available?

We go inside a new immersive Lionel Messi experience, break down a must-watch Brazil vs. Morocco matchup, and visit Kansas City as World Cup base camps take shape. Plus, a look at how the game is growing through community-driven events.

Professor Noah Henderson from Loyola University explains how the league’s new collective bargaining agreement brings higher pay, increased investment and could reshape the future of women’s basketball.

The Score's Matt Spiegel joined Cassie Carlson and Tina Nguyen in studio on CST. The panel previews MLB Opening Day, which is just a week away. Will Cade Horton develop into an ace, and could Daniel Palencia be an elite closer? Plus, where will Caleb Williams rank among QB's next season and why is there a good chance he elevates further into the top 10.

The Hockey Hall of Fame says the historic puck from Jack Hughes’ goal is staying put, despite his public push to get it back. 

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Professor Sheldon Jacobson explains how artificial intelligence can analyze probabilities and help fans make smarter bracket decisions in one of sports’ most unpredictable tournaments.