Illini head coach Bret Bielema signs new 6-year contract
University of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema signed a new six-year contract Thursday after leading the Illini to an 8-4 regular season.
University of Illinois head coach Bret Bielema signed a new six-year contract Thursday after leading the Illini to an 8-4 regular season.
Kasubke scores 14, Illinois State beats Chicago State 66-52
Luke Kasubke scored 14 points off the bench to help Illinois State defeat Chicago State 66-52 on Monday night.
Luke Kasubke scored 14 points off the bench to help Illinois State defeat Chicago State 66-52 on Monday night.
QB rushing mark in sight for Bears' Fields with 3 games left
Justin Fields insisted he doesn’t plan to make 1,000-yard rushing seasons a regular occurrence. The single-season record for a quarterback is in sight, and he’ll gladly take it if he can get it.
Justin Fields insisted he doesn’t plan to make 1,000-yard rushing seasons a regular occurrence. The single-season record for a quarterback is in sight, and he’ll gladly take it if he can get it.
Cubs, right-hander Taillon finalize 4-year contract
The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon have finalized a four-year contract worth roughly $68 million.
The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon have finalized a four-year contract worth roughly $68 million.
Bears' Jenkins out of hospital after injuring neck in game
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins has been released from the hospital and was seeing specialists Monday, a day after he was carted from the field with a neck injury during a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins has been released from the hospital and was seeing specialists Monday, a day after he was carted from the field with a neck injury during a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Panarin leads surging Rangers to 7-1 win over Blackhawks
Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-1 on Sunday night for their seventh straight win.
Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-1 on Sunday night for their seventh straight win.
Bears OL Teven Jenkins carted off field with neck injury
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins was taken to a hospital with a neck injury after he got hurt during Sunday’s 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Teven Jenkins was taken to a hospital with a neck injury after he got hurt during Sunday’s 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Hurts runs for 3 TDs as Eagles squeeze by Bears 25-20
Jalen Hurts had trouble feeling his hands. With bone-chilling wind whipping through Soldier Field, he even found it difficult to see. Some big hits only added to his pain.
Jalen Hurts had trouble feeling his hands. With bone-chilling wind whipping through Soldier Field, he even found it difficult to see. Some big hits only added to his pain.
Timberwolves beat Bulls 150-126 to break team scoring mark
Anthony Edwards had season highs with 37 points and 11 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves broke the franchise record for points in a game, routing the Chicago Bulls 150-126 on Sunday night.
Anthony Edwards had season highs with 37 points and 11 assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves broke the franchise record for points in a game, routing the Chicago Bulls 150-126 on Sunday night.
NFC North Champions: Vikings make historic comeback from 33 down to beat Colts, 39-36, in OT
The Minnesota Vikings came back from down 33-0 to beat the Colts 39-36 in overtime to win their first NFC North title since 2017.
The Minnesota Vikings came back from down 33-0 to beat the Colts 39-36 in overtime to win their first NFC North title since 2017.
VCU beats Northern Illinois 90-63
Keshawn Williams finished with 16 points, six rebounds and three steals for the Huskies (3-8).
Keshawn Williams finished with 16 points, six rebounds and three steals for the Huskies (3-8).
Northwestern Wildcats shut down DePaul 83-45
The Wildcats (8-2) came into the game boasting the seventh-ranked defense in the country at 56.8 points allowed per game and held the Blue Demons to almost a dozen points under that average.
The Wildcats (8-2) came into the game boasting the seventh-ranked defense in the country at 56.8 points allowed per game and held the Blue Demons to almost a dozen points under that average.
Cubs agree to pay shortstop Dansby Swanson $177 million over 7 years
Chicago went 74-88 this year and finished third in the NL Central. It was its second straight losing season, but it went 40-31 in its last 71 games.
Chicago went 74-88 this year and finished third in the NL Central. It was its second straight losing season, but it went 40-31 in its last 71 games.
North Central holds off Mount Union 28-21 for D-III title
Ethan Greenfield, Luke Lehnen and DeAngelo Hardy delivered the big plays and North Central (Ill.) beat Mount Union 28-21 on Friday night at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium to win the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl and claim the NCAA Division III championship.
Ethan Greenfield, Luke Lehnen and DeAngelo Hardy delivered the big plays and North Central (Ill.) beat Mount Union 28-21 on Friday night at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium to win the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl and claim the NCAA Division III championship.
Zuccarello has hat trick, Wild beat Blackhawks 4-1
Mats Zuccarello had three goals and an assist, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 28 shots as the Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.
Mats Zuccarello had three goals and an assist, and Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 28 shots as the Minnesota Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.
AP source: White Sox, Benintendi agree to $75M, 5-year deal
All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi and the Chicago White Sox agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.
All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi and the Chicago White Sox agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.
First Legends of Basketball Showcase kicks off at United Center this weekend
Eight college teams will compete in the first-ever Legends of Basketball Showcase at United Center on Dec. 17. Scott Rochelle of the National Basketball Retired Players Association says the group wanted to honor college basketball coaches and give back to the student athletes who play hard everyday.
Eight college teams will compete in the first-ever Legends of Basketball Showcase at United Center on Dec. 17. Scott Rochelle of the National Basketball Retired Players Association says the group wanted to honor college basketball coaches and give back to the student athletes who play hard everyday.
Hurts, Eagles try to stay on roll against struggling Bears
The NFC East-leading Eagles will try to keep pace with the best start in franchise history when they visit Justin Fields and the struggling Chicago Bears on Sunday.
The NFC East-leading Eagles will try to keep pace with the best start in franchise history when they visit Justin Fields and the struggling Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Smith scores twice, Golden Knights top Blackhawks 4-1
Reilly Smith scored twice and rookie Logan Thompson made 23 saves to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
Reilly Smith scored twice and rookie Logan Thompson made 23 saves to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
Bears QB Justin Fields takes aim at 1,000-yard rushing mark
There’s a possibility Justin Fields could join Michael Vick and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson as the third quarterback ever to rush for 1,000 yards in a season when the Bears host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
There’s a possibility Justin Fields could join Michael Vick and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson as the third quarterback ever to rush for 1,000 yards in a season when the Bears host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.