Kofi Cockburn, Alfonso Plummer help No. 15 Illinois beat Michigan 93-85
Plummer had 23 points in the first half as the Fighting Illini (20-8, 13-5 Big Ten) led by eight. They were ahead by 15 midway through the second half before the Wolverines (15-12, 9-8) rallied to give themselves a shot at a comeback win.
Plummer had 23 points in the first half as the Fighting Illini (20-8, 13-5 Big Ten) led by eight. They were ahead by 15 midway through the second half before the Wolverines (15-12, 9-8) rallied to give themselves a shot at a comeback win.
Ja Morant scores career-high 46, Grizzlies beat Bulls 116-110
DeMar DeRozan was 10 of 29 from the field, ending his NBA-record run of eight games of scoring at least 35 while shooting 50% or better.
DeMar DeRozan was 10 of 29 from the field, ending his NBA-record run of eight games of scoring at least 35 while shooting 50% or better.
Inter Miami CF and Chicago Fire open season with scoreless tie
Chicago's best scoring opportunity happened soon after in the 32nd minute when former Philadelphia Union striker Kacper Przybylko fed Stanislav Ivanov whose attempt bounced off the post.
Chicago's best scoring opportunity happened soon after in the 32nd minute when former Philadelphia Union striker Kacper Przybylko fed Stanislav Ivanov whose attempt bounced off the post.
Green leads Northern Iowa to MVC regular-season title with victory over Loyola Chicago
Lucas Williamson scored a career-high 29 points and had seven rebounds for the Ramblers (22-7, 13-5).
Lucas Williamson scored a career-high 29 points and had seven rebounds for the Ramblers (22-7, 13-5).
Antonio Reeves leads Illinois State to 86-66 romp over Indiana State
Howard Fleming Jr. added 20 points for the Redbirds (12-19, 5-13 Missouri Valley Conference), who snapped a five-game losing streak.
Howard Fleming Jr. added 20 points for the Redbirds (12-19, 5-13 Missouri Valley Conference), who snapped a five-game losing streak.
Mballa carries Buffalo past Northern Illinois 70-60
Trendon Hankerson led the Huskies on Saturday with 21 points and six rebounds.
Trendon Hankerson led the Huskies on Saturday with 21 points and six rebounds.
Penn State hits 13 3-pointers, beats Northwestern 67-60
Dallion Johnson made five 3-pointers for all 15 of his points, John Harrar had 11 points and a career-high 20 rebounds and Penn State beat Northwestern 67-60 on Friday night.
Dallion Johnson made five 3-pointers for all 15 of his points, John Harrar had 11 points and a career-high 20 rebounds and Penn State beat Northwestern 67-60 on Friday night.
No. 22 Ohio State ekes out win over No. 15 Illinois
Freshman Malaki Branham scored 31 points to lift No. 22 Ohio State to an 86-83 win over No. 15 Illinois on Thursday night.
Freshman Malaki Branham scored 31 points to lift No. 22 Ohio State to an 86-83 win over No. 15 Illinois on Thursday night.
DeRozan continues streak with 37 points, Bulls beat Hawks
DeMar DeRozan scored 37 points while extending an NBA-record streak and the Eastern Conference-leading Chicago Bulls squeezed by the Atlanta Hawks 112-108 on Thursday night.
DeMar DeRozan scored 37 points while extending an NBA-record streak and the Eastern Conference-leading Chicago Bulls squeezed by the Atlanta Hawks 112-108 on Thursday night.
Williams scores 28 to carry Buffalo past Northern Illinois
Jeenathan Williams had 28 points as Buffalo won its eighth straight game, defeating Northern Illinois 79-68 on Thursday night.
Jeenathan Williams had 28 points as Buffalo won its eighth straight game, defeating Northern Illinois 79-68 on Thursday night.
Freeman-Liberty sparks DePaul past Georgetown 68-65
Javon Freeman-Liberty scored 25 points and made a layup and two free throws in the final 59 seconds to lift DePaul to a 68-65 victory over Georgetown on Thursday night.
Javon Freeman-Liberty scored 25 points and made a layup and two free throws in the final 59 seconds to lift DePaul to a 68-65 victory over Georgetown on Thursday night.
Griffin scores 21 to lead UIC past Green Bay 81-77
Zion Griffin had 21 points as Illinois-Chicago turned back Green Bay 81-77 on Thursday night.
Zion Griffin had 21 points as Illinois-Chicago turned back Green Bay 81-77 on Thursday night.
Falcons hire former Bears GM Ryan Pace as scouting executive
Former Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has accepted a senior executive position on the Atlanta Falcons’ scouting staff.
Former Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace has accepted a senior executive position on the Atlanta Falcons’ scouting staff.
Grand Canyon beats Chicago State 85-64
Holland Woods II scored 15 points and Grand Canyon defeated Chicago State 85-64 on Wednesday night, giving Bryce Drew his 200th coaching victory.
Holland Woods II scored 15 points and Grand Canyon defeated Chicago State 85-64 on Wednesday night, giving Bryce Drew his 200th coaching victory.
Uguak leads Loyola Chicago over Evansville 82-31
Aher Uguak had 13 points as Loyola Chicago romped past Evansville 82-31 on Wednesday night.
Aher Uguak had 13 points as Loyola Chicago romped past Evansville 82-31 on Wednesday night.
Coupet Jr. leads S. Illinois over Illinois St. 90-69
Ben Coupet Jr. had 22 points as Southern Illinois easily defeated Illinois State 90-69 on Wednesday night.
Ben Coupet Jr. had 22 points as Southern Illinois easily defeated Illinois State 90-69 on Wednesday night.
Colin Kaepernick initiative to offer free autopsies for police-related deaths
The initiative collaborates with a panel of board-certified forensic pathologists who perform autopsies, disclose preliminary findings, and issue final reports to requesting families.
The initiative collaborates with a panel of board-certified forensic pathologists who perform autopsies, disclose preliminary findings, and issue final reports to requesting families.
Blackhawks forward Khaira has season-ending back surgery
Chicago Blackhawks forward Jujhar Khaira will miss the rest of the season after he had surgery on his lower back.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Jujhar Khaira will miss the rest of the season after he had surgery on his lower back.
Northwestern ends 3-game skid, beats Nebraska 77-65
Pete Nance scored 20 points and Northwestern pulled away in the second half to beat Nebraska 77-65 on Tuesday night.
Pete Nance scored 20 points and Northwestern pulled away in the second half to beat Nebraska 77-65 on Tuesday night.
Farrakhan carries Eastern Michigan over Northern Illinois
Noah Farrakhan had a career-high 31 points as Eastern Michigan narrowly defeated Northern Illinois 74-72 on Tuesday night.
Noah Farrakhan had a career-high 31 points as Eastern Michigan narrowly defeated Northern Illinois 74-72 on Tuesday night.