The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Tommy DeVito’s Up-and-Down College Career Makes His NFL Success Even More Surprising

The Giants rookie quarterback overcame plenty of adversity during his college career at Syracuse and Illinois to carve out a spot in the NFL.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 13, 2023

Best of 2023: Our top 10 college golf stories (No. 1 is about the famous Hawaii coach)

As the buzz about NIL and the transfer portal calmed in 2023, college golf got a new controversy.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 13, 2023

Don’t sleep on Illini’s Terrence Shannon Jr., whose ode to basketball is a moonlight serenade

Why is Shannon, the best player on the 16th-ranked team in the land, averaging 21.7 points, shooting 50.8% from the field and 42.4% from three and being talked about in All-American terms? Read on.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 12, 2023

Here’s what the USGA, R&A golf ball rollback means for top amateurs and college golfers

Change is coming, even for amateurs.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 6, 2023

Men’s College Basketball: FAU vs. Illinois, time, TV channel, live stream

The Florida Atlantic Owls will face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini in an exciting matchup between two ranked teams at MSG.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2023

Think college football’s rankings are messed up? College basketball’s are on a different level

Why isn’t Northwestern ranked after beating No. 1 Purdue? The answer must be that it would make too much sense. But that’s just one of many examples.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 5, 2023

MSU football is a finalist for FCS All-American, Holy Cross OL transfer Luke Newman

MSU football is reportedly one of the top contenders for a big-time offensive lineman prospect in the transfer portal

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2023

Spartans offer 3-star DL, Illinois commit Demetrius John

Michigan State is looking to flip a defensive lineman prospect currently committed to a fellow Big Ten program

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 4, 2023

Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois over Rutgers

Shannon Jr. had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 24 Illinois beat Rutgers 76-58 in the Big Ten opener for both schools.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 3, 2023

Previewing the Chicago Elite Classic

Here is a look at each of the event’s 13 games scheduled for this weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2023