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Ohio State captures Big Ten titleMar 17, 2013 12:00 AM
In a game that featured 10 lead changes, Ohio State had just too much down the stretch while the Wisconsin went ice cold from the field and dropped the Big Ten championship game 50-43 in front of a sold-out crowd at the United Center.
Mascot for Cubs would be just fineMar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Every other team has a mascot, so why not the Cubs? But there is one caveat: give the Cub a little edge. That and Bears and Blackhawks talk in this week's Scorecard.
This time, Hoosiers slam Illini Mar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois has already secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament, but the loss to Indiana Friday proved once again how wildly inconsistent the Illini can be.
Mundelein native Brust, Badgers get job doneMar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Behind lights-out shooting from Traevon Jackson and former Mundelein standout Ben Brust, Wisconsin shot 60 percent from the field in the second half and stormed back from a 20-17 halftime deficit to beat Michigan 68-59 and advance to Saturday's semifinals where they'll take on top-seeded Indiana .
No. 24 Notre Dame tops Rutgers at Big East tourney Mar 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Pat Connaughton scored a season-high 21 points and led Notre Dame's impressive show from 3-point range as the 24th-ranked Fighting Irish beat Rutgers 69-61 on Wednesday night in the second round of the Big East tournament. Tom Knight had a career-high 18 points for sixth-seeded Notre Dame (24-8), which will face third-seeded and 12th-ranked Marquette in the quarterfinals Thursday night.
Was Northwestern loss swan song for Carmody?Mar 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwestern's showdown against Iowa at the United Center was the final game on Thursday's Big Ten tournament program. The question following the Wildcats' 73-59 loss to the Hawkeyes is: was it also the final game of head coach Bill Carmody's 13-year run of the Northwestern basketball program?
Injuries scuttled Wildcats’ high hopes Mar 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Once again it's wait until next year for Northwestern (13-18, 4-14), which prepares to open the Big Ten tournament Thursday night against Iowa (20-11, 9-9) at the United Center. The loss of JerShon Cobb and season-ending injuries to Drew Crawford and Jared Swopshire all but guaranteed yet another swing-and-a-miss season for the Cats. And that has led to plenty of talk that this might be the final at-bat for Carmody, whose team competed in the NIT the past four seasons.
U of I can't move on if Chief still lightning rodMar 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Banned by the NCAA since 2007 but still beloved by some students and alums, Chief Illiniwek won't be put to rest at the University of Illinois until officials find his replacement. "People are going to cling to it as long as there is nothing in its place," says recent U of I graduate Thomas Ferrarell, a Hawthorn Woods native.
Scouting reportMar 5, 2013 12:00 AM
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Spellman’s Scorecard: NASCAR squandered golden opportunity Mar 1, 2013 12:00 AM
The Daytona 500 not living up to the hyp. That and thoughts on Boo Weekley,Stan Bowman, the seventh inning stretch and much more in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
Northern Star inducts Sassone into Hall Feb 28, 2013 12:00 AM
The Northern Star Hall of Fame will welcome its newest inductees this weekend, and Daily Herald sports writer Tim Sassone will be honored along with six other members of the 2013 class at ceremonies on the Northern Illinois University campus in DeKalb. Sassone, who joined the Daily Herald in 1984, is the dean of Chicago hockey writers. He also has covered the World Series, the Ryder Cup and many other sporting events for the newspaper.
UConn beats DePaul 81-69 Feb 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Shabazz Napier scored 28 points, Ryan Boatright and Omar Calhoun added 17 apiece, and Connecticut beat DePaul 81-69 on Saturday night. The Huskies (19-7, 9-5 Big East) got all they could handle from one of the league's worst teams after squeezing by Cincinnati in overtime, but they still came away with their seventh win in nine games.
Illini win slug match over Penn StateFeb 21, 2013 12:00 AM
D.J. Richardson started slow Thursday but finished with 18 points and hit a pair of key free throws late in Illinois' ugly 64-59 win over Penn State. The win was the fifth straight for Illinois (20-8, 7-7 Big Ten). But facing a team that hadn't won since late December, it didn't come easy.
Batts leads Providence over Notre Dame 71-54 Feb 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Kadeem Batts scored 20 points and Vincent Council had 11 assists to become Providence’s career leader, carrying resurgent Friars over No. 21 Notre Dame 71-54 Saturday.
Northwestern loses Swopshire for rest of season Feb 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwestern graduate student Jared Swopshire underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the 2012-13 season.
Wave of expiring stadium name deals attracts attention Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
It’s the ultimate status symbol for a company looking to make a splash. It’s a tool for entertaining clients and rewarding employees for a job well done. It’s a statement: We’re here, and we plan on staying for a while. And it’s a valuable revenue stream for teams looking to upgrade their facility, or build a new one altogether. It helps ensure the future of small-market clubs, and increases the advantage of the most profitable teams.
No. 3 Indiana beats No. 1 Michigan 81-73 Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Indiana beat the nation’s No. 1 team Saturday night and is now in position to reclaim the top spot. Cody Zeller scored 19 points and Victor Oladipo had 15, leading the No. 3 Hoosiers to an 81-73 victory over top-ranked Michigan. It’s the third time in school history that the Hoosiers (19-2, 8-1 Big Ten) have beaten the No. 1 team at home, and the first time they’ve done it in back-to-back seasons.
Big time Big Ten showdownFeb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Students lining up in chilly temperatures long before tip-off so they can see America’s No. 1 team play at Assembly Hall. A nationally televised game that will become the focal point of the college basketball universe for one day. And the Hoosiers vying again for the Big Ten lead. On Saturday, it’s all about facing Michigan.
Man at center of Te'o hoax says he was in love Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Ronaiah Tuiasosopo fell in love with Manti Te'o and said all his energy went into pretending to be the woman the Notre Dame linebacker came to know as Lennay Kekua. Tuiasosopo, the 22-year-old mastermind of the elaborate hoax that embarrassed Te'o and left him looking gullible, spoke publicly for the first time in an interview with Dr. Phil McGraw for the "Dr. Phil Show," the first part of which aired Thursday.
Drake hands SIU fifth straight loss 61-56 Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Chris Hines scored 12 points and Richard Carter hit a key 3-pointer in the final minute as Drake defeated Southern Illinois 61-56 Wednesday night. The Salukis(8-13, 1-9 Missouri Valley) overcame a 10-point second-half deficit and tied the game at 54-54 when Josh Swan hit 1 of 2 free throws with 1:33 remaining. But Carter followed with a 3 with 1:05 left and Drake (10-11, 4-6) hit 4 of 6 free throws the rest of the way to close the game on a 7-2 run.