The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Purdue returns to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men’s basketball poll; Northwestern drops out

Illinois moves up to No. 13.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 18, 2023

No. 16 Illinois never trails in 74-57 win over Colgate

Terrence Shannon Jr. had 14 points despite not scoring in the second half for the Illini (8-2). The Big Ten’s second-leading scorer had scored 20 or more points in six of his last seven games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 17, 2023

McCord Transfers to Syracuse, Expands Coach Fran Brown's Arsenal

Ohio State's QB Kyle McCord transfers to Syracuse, adding to a string of players entering the transfer portal. The move follows a string of successful seasons.

Top News · Dec 17, 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

Tommy DeVito’s hype train is glorious. History suggests it won’t last

He won't be Brock Purdy. He *might* be Gardner Minshew.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 12, 2023

Northwestern makes debut in men’s college basketball poll

NU (7-1) is ranked for the second straight season but only the seventh time since the 1968-69 season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 11, 2023

Illinois falls to Tennessee in top-20 matchup

Dalton Knecht scored 21 points and No. 17 Tennessee rallied from a second-half deficit to beat No. 20 Illinois 86-79 Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 9, 2023

Men’s College Hoops Preview: Picks and Predictions for a Packed Saturday Slate

Without college football on the schedule, basketball takes center stage as No. 1 Arizona, No. 4 Purdue and No. 17 Tennessee face big matchups.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 8, 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