No. 23 Illini look to fresh faces for deeper postseason run

No. 23 Illini look to fresh faces for deeper postseason run

Illinois coach Brad Underwood believes a new crop of talent can help his team stay near the top of the Big Ten.

Illinois coach Brad Underwood believes a new crop of talent can help his team stay near the top of the Big Ten.

Hoosiers picked as team to beat in Big Ten season of change

Hoosiers picked as team to beat in Big Ten season of change

The Hoosiers won their most recent Big Ten title in 2015-16 and haven't finished higher than sixth since. Illinois is turning over its roster but is picked to challenge for the title.

The Hoosiers won their most recent Big Ten title in 2015-16 and haven't finished higher than sixth since. Illinois is turning over its roster but is picked to challenge for the title.

Collins, struggling Northwestern look for turnaround season

Collins, struggling Northwestern look for turnaround season

Northwestern gave coach Chris Collins at least another year to turn around his struggling program after the final buzzer sounded last March.

Northwestern gave coach Chris Collins at least another year to turn around his struggling program after the final buzzer sounded last March.

Bears’ stadium pursuit: Voters call conflicting plays on team's potential move to Arlington Heights, poll says

Bears’ stadium pursuit: Voters call conflicting plays on team's potential move to Arlington Heights, poll says

Illinoisans are calling conflicting plays on a potential Chicago Bears move to Arlington Heights, split among those who favor spiking Soldier Field for a new suburban stadium, others who want the team to hold the line on the lakefront — and a large chunk who are punting on the issue.

Illinoisans are calling conflicting plays on a potential Chicago Bears move to Arlington Heights, split among those who favor spiking Soldier Field for a new suburban stadium, others who want the team to hold the line on the lakefront — and a large chunk who are punting on the issue.

NIL deals: College football, track star known as ‘King of NIL’ has 70 endorsements

NIL deals: College football, track star known as ‘King of NIL’ has 70 endorsements

The 21-year-old running back reached out to 100 companies before landing his first “name, image and likeness” deal and has acquired dozens of endorsements over the past year.

The 21-year-old running back reached out to 100 companies before landing his first “name, image and likeness” deal and has acquired dozens of endorsements over the past year.

Arlington Heights mayor says it's 'certainly possible' village rejects Bears move

Arlington Heights mayor says it's 'certainly possible' village rejects Bears move

Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said Monday that it's "certainly possible" the village could end up rejecting the club's final redevelopment plans.

Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said Monday that it's "certainly possible" the village could end up rejecting the club's final redevelopment plans.

Fears grow for Iranian female rock climber who competed without hijab abroad

Fears grow for Iranian female rock climber who competed without hijab abroad

Female climber Elnaz Rekabi may have been forced to leave South Korea early by Iranian officials and could face arrest back home, Farsi-language media outside of Iran reported.

Female climber Elnaz Rekabi may have been forced to leave South Korea early by Iranian officials and could face arrest back home, Farsi-language media outside of Iran reported.

Lafferty's 2 SH goals lead Blackhawks past Sharks 5-2

Lafferty's 2 SH goals lead Blackhawks past Sharks 5-2

Sam Lafferty scored short-handed goals on back-to-back penalties in the second period to give coach Luke Richardson his first career win in the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Sam Lafferty scored short-handed goals on back-to-back penalties in the second period to give coach Luke Richardson his first career win in the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Northern Illinois runs over Eastern Michigan 39-10

Northern Illinois runs over Eastern Michigan 39-10

Antario Brown finished with 86 yards on 17 carries for Northern Illinois (2-5, 1-2 Mid-American Conference). Harrison Waylee had a 76-yard touchdown run.

Antario Brown finished with 86 yards on 17 carries for Northern Illinois (2-5, 1-2 Mid-American Conference). Harrison Waylee had a 76-yard touchdown run.

Illinois State holds off South Dakota for 12-10 victory

Illinois State holds off South Dakota for 12-10 victory

Trailing 10-6 late in the third quarter, Zack Annexstad threw to Jerome Buckner for 41 yards and a first down at the South Dakota 3-yard line.

Trailing 10-6 late in the third quarter, Zack Annexstad threw to Jerome Buckner for 41 yards and a first down at the South Dakota 3-yard line.

Minnesota Gophers' Morgan taken to hospital during game at Illinois after hit to head; Illinois wins 26-14

Minnesota Gophers' Morgan taken to hospital during game at Illinois after hit to head; Illinois wins 26-14

Tanner Morgan was running on a third-down play as linebackers Isaac Darkangelo and Gabe Jacas converged on him, with Jacas punching Morgan on the right side of his helmet. No penalty was called.

Tanner Morgan was running on a third-down play as linebackers Isaac Darkangelo and Gabe Jacas converged on him, with Jacas punching Morgan on the right side of his helmet. No penalty was called.

Chicago Wolves gear up to play Milwaukee in season opener following championship win

Chicago Wolves gear up to play Milwaukee in season opener following championship win

The Chicago Wolves begin their defense of the 2022 Calder cup on Saturday during their season opener against none other than their most frequent rivals, the Milwaukee Admirals. 

The Chicago Wolves begin their defense of the 2022 Calder cup on Saturday during their season opener against none other than their most frequent rivals, the Milwaukee Admirals. 

Bears get extra time to regroup following frustrating loss

Bears get extra time to regroup following frustrating loss

The Chicago Bears' quarterback vented following a 12-7 loss to the struggling Washington Commanders, frustrated by missed opportunities and a little banged up to add to his misery.

The Chicago Bears' quarterback vented following a 12-7 loss to the struggling Washington Commanders, frustrated by missed opportunities and a little banged up to add to his misery.

Muffed punt, Robinson TD lift Commanders over Bears 12-7

Muffed punt, Robinson TD lift Commanders over Bears 12-7

Christian Holmes recovered a muffed punt by Velus Jones deep in Chicago territory to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Brian Robinson midway through the fourth quarter, and the Washington Commanders stopped a four-game losing streak, hanging on to beat the Bears 12-7 Thursday night.

Christian Holmes recovered a muffed punt by Velus Jones deep in Chicago territory to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Brian Robinson midway through the fourth quarter, and the Washington Commanders stopped a four-game losing streak, hanging on to beat the Bears 12-7 Thursday night.

No. 24 Illini welcome Minnesota for pivotal Big Ten tilt

No. 24 Illini welcome Minnesota for pivotal Big Ten tilt

No. 24 Illinois will attempt to defend a streak on behalf of their coach, who has an unblemished 8-0 career record against Minnesota dating to his time as the coach of the Badgers.

No. 24 Illinois will attempt to defend a streak on behalf of their coach, who has an unblemished 8-0 career record against Minnesota dating to his time as the coach of the Badgers.