Are the Illini primed to make a run in March Madness? | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Cassie Carlson checks in with Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner ahead of Illinois' first round game against Penn in the NCAA Tournament. How will freshman Keaton Wagler handle the pressure in March and can Brad Underwood's Illini advance past Houston in the Sweet 16

Penn players represent Chicago as they prepare to take on Illini | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Cassie Carlson catches up with Penn Basketball's AJ Levine and Dalton Scantlebury. Two Penn players from the Chicagoland area who are feeling confident ahead of their first-round matchup against Illinois. 

Why the Illini's lack of identity is their biggest obstacle | Chicago Sports Tonight
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Fox Sports Bracketologist Mike DeCourcy joined Cassie Carlson on CST. Mike explained why a lack of identity is the Illini's biggest obstacle, which teams he believes are dark horses to reach the Sweet 16 and if the NIL era will prevent massive upsets in the NCAA Tournament.

WNBA and players union have reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new CBA

The WNBA will have its first million dollar players after the league and its players’ union reached a deal in principle on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning.

Arlington Heights makes late push to land Chicago Bears as deadline looms
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Mayor Jim Tinaglia says time is running out for lawmakers to act as Arlington Heights intensifies efforts to secure a Bears stadium deal and keep the team in Illinois.

Bears reset secondary, Vikings add QB and Maxx Crosby to NFC North? | | 1st & North
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On this episode of “1st & North,” a new QB in Minnesota means the NFC North now has three former No. 1 picks under center. The Bears scrap their secondary, and the league may be saying it was a good idea. Plus, could the name “Lambeau Field” be a thing of the past, and how does Pacheco fit into the Lions backfield?

Alabama basketball star Aden Holloway arrested on marijuana charge days before NCAA Tourney

Aden Holloway was arrested after agents searched a residence near the University of Alabama’s campus and retrieved more than a pound of marijuana, paraphernalia, and money, according to authorities.

Joy, Braden Smith, Olivier Rioux & what I want to see in March Madness | Telander

Every March, FOX Chicago columnist Rick Telander says to himself: Rick, you don’t need this. You’ve watched it a thousand times. There’s always mayhem. But there are still things Rick wants to see this March.

NIU hires Northern Michigan's Matt Majkrzak as next basketball coach

Northern Illinois has hired Matt Majkrzak, who has thrived at the Division II level, as its next head men's basketball coach as the program enters a new era.

Nike unveils new USA soccer team jerseys for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Nike and U.S. Soccer revealed new 2026 World Cup jerseys for the USMNT and USWNT, featuring patriotic designs inspired by the American flag.

Why the Bears will make a big offseason splash | Chicago Sports Tonight
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FS1's Danny Parkins joined Cassie Carlson on CST to preview March Madness, recap a wild WBC Semifinal between USA and Dominican Republic and get into the Bears free agency moves so far. Why does Danny still believe the Bears will make a big impact addition on defense in the offseason? 

Why the Illini are primed for a tournament run | Dee Brown joins Chicago Sports Tonight
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Illini legend Dee Brown joined Cassie Carlson and Tina Nguyen in studio to talk March Madness. Dee remembers his 2005 Illini team that went to the Final 4 and what a magical ride it was. Dee also talks about his pride being a former Illini player, the opportunity that is in front of this year's team and why he feels the 2025-26 Illini are primed for a deep tournament run.