Plummer, Cockburn lead Illinois past Rutgers 86-51

Alfonso Plummer scored 24 points, Kofi Cockburn had a double-double and Illinois cruised to an 86-51 victory over Rutgers on Friday night in the Big Ten opener for both teams.

Chicago Blackhawks F Tyler Johnson sidelined by neck surgery

Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Johnson became the second NHL player to have an unusual neck surgery on Friday.

Chicago Bears to go with Andy Dalton as QB starter against Cardinals

Quarterback Andy Dalton will be making his second straight start Sunday for the Chicago Bears as a result of Justin Fields’ broken ribs.

Fleury stops Ovechkin in shootout, Blackhawks beat Capitals

Marc-Andre Fleury stopped Alex Ovechkin in the shootout after Seth Jones tied it midway through the third period and the Chciago Blackhawks rallied past the Washington Captials 4-3 Thursday night.

DeRozan, LaVine help Bulls hang on to beat Knicks 119-115

DeRozan scored 34 points, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic each added 27, and the Bulls held on for a 119-115 victory over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.

Wrong number in high school team's group chat leads to FaceTime call with Tampa Bay Bucs

When a group of Michigan high school basketball players accidentally added the wrong phone number to their group chat, it turned out to be Sean Murphy-Bunting of the Buccaneers. They FaceTimed with the cornerback and others -- including Tom Brady.

Cowboys, Saints meet in Thursday Night Football on FOX

The Cowboys and Saints are meeting Thursday night, the second straight midweek game for each squad.

FOX Bet Super 6: NFL Week 13 picks

Ready to win $100,000 of Terry Bradshaw's money in NFL Week 13? Jason McIntyre shares his Super 6 picks.

MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995

Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport's collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday night and owners immediately locked out players in a move that threatens spring training and opening day.

Chicago Cubs give Stroman $71M, 3-year deal to improve rotation

Marcus Stroman rushed to the airport and caught a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago as soon as he got the word from his agent.

1983 AL Cy Young Award winner LaMarr Hoyt dies at 66

LaMarr Hoyt, who won the 1983 AL Cy Young Award with the Chicago White Sox, has died. He was 66.

Chicago Cubs, Yan Gomes finalize $13 million, 2-year contract

The Chicago Cubs and catcher Yan Gomes finalized a $13 million, two-year contract on Wednesday that includes a club option for 2024.

White Sox sign reliever Graveman to $24 million, 3-year deal

Kendall Graveman talked to Lance Lynn and Dallas Keuchel, and he exchanged text messages with Liam Hendriks. All that homework led him to the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago Bulls players surprise undefeated girls basketball team in Brighton Park

“Its unbelievable honestly. Our coach had told us that it was just a field trip. We were coming to have fun. We didn't expect it at all,” said Griselda Gurrola a senior at Kelly High School.

'Chili Dog MVP' recounts Dick Allen's transformative arrival to the Chicago White Sox
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Author John Owens talks about his new book "Chili Dog MVP: Dick Allen, The 1972 White Sox and A Transforming Chicago" and the impact Dick Allen had on the South Side.

Cockburn, Plummer lead Illinois past Notre Dame 82-72

Kofi Cockburn scored 28 points, Alfonso Plummer added 21 and Illinois defeated Notre Dame 82-72 on Monday night in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.