The SEC and Big Ten are currently at a standstill over the College Football Playoff format
Despite frequent conversations, college football's two biggest leagues have yet to agree on the College Football Playoff format after this coming season and could leave it at 12 teams.
Despite frequent conversations, college football's two biggest leagues have yet to agree on the College Football Playoff format after this coming season and could leave it at 12 teams.
Chicago Bears newcomer Joe Thuney voted a top-5 interior offensive lineman by AP
Joe Thuney was forced to move out to tackle late last season for Kansas City, but will be back at guard as a key piece in Chicago following on offseason trade.
Joe Thuney was forced to move out to tackle late last season for Kansas City, but will be back at guard as a key piece in Chicago following on offseason trade.
NIU football, Thomas Hammock operate opposite the college football norm. That operation will be soon tested
Thomas Hammock has been going against the grain since the beginning of the NIL era, and it's working at NIU. That operation will be tested in the coming year.
Thomas Hammock has been going against the grain since the beginning of the NIL era, and it's working at NIU. That operation will be tested in the coming year.
NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock's full media day press conference
It's the unofficial start to the college football season, as NIU head football coach Thomas Hammock spoke to reporters at Northern Illinois' football media day at Harry Caray's restaurant in Chicago.
It's the unofficial start to the college football season, as NIU head football coach Thomas Hammock spoke to reporters at Northern Illinois' football media day at Harry Caray's restaurant in Chicago.
Cassie goes 1-on-1 with NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock
Thomas Hammock is coming off a 2024 season that included a win over Notre Dame and a bowl win. Cassie Carlson catches up with him about the upcoming 2025 football season.
Thomas Hammock is coming off a 2024 season that included a win over Notre Dame and a bowl win. Cassie Carlson catches up with him about the upcoming 2025 football season.
World record-holder and Chicago Marathon winner Ruth Chepngetich suspended for positive doping test
The women’s marathon world record-holder, and the reigning Chicago Marathon champion, was provisionally suspended for a positive doping test on Thursday.
The women’s marathon world record-holder, and the reigning Chicago Marathon champion, was provisionally suspended for a positive doping test on Thursday.
'Messi Experience' draws big crowds in Chicago
Soccer fans are getting an up-close look at the life of Lionel Messi thanks to a new immersive exhibit in Chicago.
Soccer fans are getting an up-close look at the life of Lionel Messi thanks to a new immersive exhibit in Chicago.
Chicago Bears agree to terms with 2 second-round picks as standoff slowly ends | Reports
The Chicago Bears have begun to finalize contracts for their NFL Draft class amid a second-round standoff.
The Chicago Bears have begun to finalize contracts for their NFL Draft class amid a second-round standoff.
Von Miller signing 1-year deal with NFC East contender | Reports
Von Miller, the NFL's active sacks leader, is joining an NFC East contender roughly a week before training camp opens.
Von Miller, the NFL's active sacks leader, is joining an NFC East contender roughly a week before training camp opens.
Why Ex-Irish star Olivia Miles decided to skip WNBA draft and stay in college for one more season
Olivia Miles decided to return to college this year instead of going to the WNBA draft as a projected lottery pick. She explained why.
Olivia Miles decided to return to college this year instead of going to the WNBA draft as a projected lottery pick. She explained why.
Chicago Bears: Why NFL second-round pick contract standoffs are training camp's biggest storyline
Training camp will give us plenty of ideas of who will be in the Chicago Bears' starting lineup, but the biggest storyline of training camp comes well off the field.
Training camp will give us plenty of ideas of who will be in the Chicago Bears' starting lineup, but the biggest storyline of training camp comes well off the field.
The wait is over for Texas and Arch Manning, though quarterback admits it wasn't easy being backup
Arch Manning amassed the largest crowd at SEC Media Days on Tuesday, and it wasn't particularly close. The wait is over for the next player in football's most famous family. Arch is ready to shine.
Arch Manning amassed the largest crowd at SEC Media Days on Tuesday, and it wasn't particularly close. The wait is over for the next player in football's most famous family. Arch is ready to shine.
Without Reese & Atkins, Dream starters combine for 58 points to drub Chicago Sky 86-49
Both teams were missing key starters, but Chicago didn't stand a chance without Angel Reese and Ariel Atkins.
Both teams were missing key starters, but Chicago didn't stand a chance without Angel Reese and Ariel Atkins.
'I Thought They Were Kidding': The Thrill and Confusion of MLB's First All-Star Swing-Off
Kyle Schwarber had done the Home Run Derby twice, but this format was something entirely different. The three players selected from each team would get three swings to decide the All-Star outcome.
Kyle Schwarber had done the Home Run Derby twice, but this format was something entirely different. The three players selected from each team would get three swings to decide the All-Star outcome.
Emergency backup goalies, like Blackhawks legend Scott Foster, face uncertain future with new NHL rule
Accountant by day/beer league goalie by night Scott Foster entered Chicago lore, winning a game for the Blackhawks. The new NHL CBA that goes into effect will change the emergency goalie program.
Accountant by day/beer league goalie by night Scott Foster entered Chicago lore, winning a game for the Blackhawks. The new NHL CBA that goes into effect will change the emergency goalie program.
What kind of move should the Chicago Cubs make to become true contenders?
The Cubs are behind the World Series champion Dodgers, but have the means to make a move before the trade deadline. Cassie and Lou discuss what that move could be.
The Cubs are behind the World Series champion Dodgers, but have the means to make a move before the trade deadline. Cassie and Lou discuss what that move could be.
Behind White Sox pitcher Shane Smith's story: From the Rule 5 Draft to MLB All-Star
Shane Smith is the White Sox's representative at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game this season, and his story starts in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Shane Smith is the White Sox's representative at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game this season, and his story starts in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Noa Essengue got put on a poster, but the Chicago Bulls rookie is growing during Summer League
Noa Essengue was put on the wrong kind poster Monday evening. That poster moment is overshadowing his Summer League so far.
Noa Essengue was put on the wrong kind poster Monday evening. That poster moment is overshadowing his Summer League so far.
1st & North: Top 10 QB list is out. Who got snubbed?
On this episode of '1st & North,' Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down questions and concerns before rookies report to camp, concerns over contract holdouts, and a top ten QB list raising a lot of eyebrows. Is Commanders? Jayden Daniels really better than Eagles? Jalen Hurts? Then, Netflix breaks down a trick play that broke the Bears, and the Lions big concerns about their new center. Plus, can J.J. McCarthy lead the Vikings? And the Packers may have a legit WR1.
On this episode of '1st & North,' Lou Canellis and NFC North insiders break down questions and concerns before rookies report to camp, concerns over contract holdouts, and a top ten QB list raising a lot of eyebrows. Is Commanders? Jayden Daniels really better than Eagles? Jalen Hurts? Then, Netflix breaks down a trick play that broke the Bears, and the Lions big concerns about their new center. Plus, can J.J. McCarthy lead the Vikings? And the Packers may have a legit WR1.
Chicago Blackhawks sign Anton Frondell, No. 3 pick in 2025 NHL Draft, to entry-level contract
The Chicago Blackhawks agreed on Tuesday to a three-year, entry-level contract with Anton Frondell, who was the No. 3 overall pick in last month's draft.
The Chicago Blackhawks agreed on Tuesday to a three-year, entry-level contract with Anton Frondell, who was the No. 3 overall pick in last month's draft.