The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

The Top 25 Transfers Available in Men’s College Hoops

The portal is overflowing with players as coaches scour the market for the best fits for their program. Who are the best of the best?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2022

High school football notebook: Brooks Bahr picks Michigan, Frank Covey heads to Northwestern, Ken Leonard prepares to retire

Loyola’s Brooks Bahr is heading to the defending Big Ten champions after committing to Michigan last month.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2022

Nathaniel Hackett Is Ready to Build Something New With Russell Wilson and the Broncos

The new coach in Denver discusses what he learned from working with Aaron Rodgers, and how he knows he won’t get a honeymoon phase.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 11, 2022

Yes, we know the Big Ten is having another pathetic NCAA tournament. Here’s why.

Maybe, just maybe, the conference isn’t as good as it thinks it is.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2022

NCAA Midwest: all you need to know about Kansas, Providence, Miami and Iowa State

It’s Jayhawks-Friars followed by Hurricanes-Cyclones in Friday’s Sweet 16 matchups at the United Center.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2022

NCAA Tournament: Big Ten title hopes down to Purdue, Michigan. One of these years …

If the league is so great, what’s with the two-decades-long national-championship drought?

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 22, 2022

Paul Sullivan: 7 observations from a wild opening week of the NCAA Tournament, including what DePaul could learn from Iowa State

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins made one of the more astute comments while moonlighting as a March Madness studio analyst last weekend, saying he never has seen so many balls bounce or roll off the rim on inside shots.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 22, 2022

Big Ten Faces Scrutiny After Another Suboptimal Men’s First Weekend

The conference sent nine teams dancing, but just two remain. Can Purdue and Michigan carry the torch?

Sports Illustrated · Mar 21, 2022

Sweet 16-Bound, This Houston Team Is Vintage Kelvin Sampson

The Cougars took down Illinois with their toughness, grit and defense. That’s exactly how their coach likes it.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2022

Kelvin Sampson Celebrates Shirtless in Locker Room After Win Over Illinois

Sampson couldn’t be contained after the big win.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2022