Dixmoor Vikings look to represent Illinois in the 10U Pop Warner National Championships
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Dixmoor Vikings football coach Dwayne Tyson and his players Miles Tyson, Desmond Scott and Braxton Maxey talk about their journey to the Pop Warner National Championships in Orlando.

World Cup 2022: Conservative Qatar prepares for world's biggest party

Human rights groups have raised concerns over how police will deal with violations of Islamic laws criminalizing public drunkenness and homosexuality.

Citron, Miles lead No. 9 Irish to easy win over Northwestern

Sonia Citron finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds, Olivia Miles added 21 points before getting ejected and No. 9 Notre Dame pounded Northwestern 92-58 on Wednesday night.

CJ McCollum scores 23 points, Pelicans top Bulls 124-110

CJ McCollum scored 23 points, Jonas Valanciunas added 22 points and the New Orleans Pelicans won their second straight game without Zion Williamson in the lineup, beating the Chicago Bulls 124-110 on Wednesday night.

Fields, Bears running game deal with Herbert's injury

The Chicago Bears running game had been rolling along at a record pace despite seven losses in eight games, largely because of quarterback Justin Fields.

O'Reilly, Kyrou help Blues beat Blackhawks 5-2

Ryan O’Reilly and Jordan Kyrou each had a goal and an assist, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.

Hey Yank! It's football, not soccer. Or is it?

It's not an American thing. As a word, "soccer" is as English as a pint of warm ale.

UVA football game against Coastal Carolina canceled in the wake of fatal shooting

The Virginia athletics department announced Wednesday that the University of Virginia Cavaliers' football game against Coast Carolina has been canceled. 

Northwestern uses big 2nd half to beat Georgetown 75-63

Chase Audige scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half, Boo Buie had all 12 of his points after halftime and Northwestern beat Georgetown 75-63 on Tuesday night in the first meeting between the schools.

Bears place RB Herbert on IR because of hip injury

The Chicago Bears placed running back Khalil Herbert on injured reserve because of a hip injury on Tuesday, a big setback for a team leading the NFL in rushing yards.

Northern Illinois earns 99-73 win over Purdue Northwest

Zarigue Nutter had 20 points in Northern Illinois’ 99-73 victory over Purdue Northwest on Monday night.

Carter double-double sends UIC past Jacksonville State 67-60

Jace Carter finished with 22 points and 10 rebounds to help UIC defeat Jacksonville State 67-60 on Monday night.

Chicago State earns 68-58 win against IUPUI

Elijah Weaver’s 15 points helped Chicago State defeat IUPUI 68-58 on Monday night.

Shannon scores 30 as No. 19 Illinois routs Monmouth 103-65

Terrence Shannon Jr. had a career-high 30 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 19 Illinois to a 103-65 win over Monmouth on Monday night.

Chance to work with Fields was big draw for Bears’ Eberflus

Matt Eberflus saw the tantalizing potential in Justin Fields. The chance to unlock it was a big draw in accepting the Chicago Bears’ coaching job in January.

Johnson, Penn push DePaul past Minnesota 69-53

Javan Johnson scored 20 points, Eral Penn added a double-double and DePaul cruised past Minnesota 69-53 on Monday night.