College Sports
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At least 18 objections filed to $2.8B NCAA antitrust settlement, lawyers confident of approvalJan 31, 2025 10:54 pm - The deadline has come and gone for objections to be filed against the landmark $2.8 billion settlement of antitrust allegations against the NCAA and the five largest athletic conferences. At least 18 objections have come in, outlining concerns about roster limits, Title IX and what some see as an unfair salary cap.
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No. 18 Illinois trying to regain its mojo with big man Tomislav Ivisic out indefinitelyJan 31, 2025 3:06 pm - Illinois flipped its roster after making a run to the Elite Eight last season and coach Brad Underwood knew there would be highs and lows navigating the season with the second-youngest roster in the Power Four. It took a while but the 18th-ranked Illini have hit a rough patch.
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Brice Williams takes over in OT and finishes with 27 in Nebraska's 80-74 win over No. 18 IllinoisJan 30, 2025 10:21 pm - Brice Williams scored eight points in overtime and finished with 27 as Nebraska ended a six-game losing streak with an 80-74 win over No. 18 Illinois. The Huskers never trailed while knocking off a third ranked opponent in the same season for the first time since 2013-14.
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Rutgers’ Bailey makes play for top of NBA Draft in win at NorthwesternJan 29, 2025 10:27 pm - One of Rutgers’ touted freshman stars, guard Dylan Harper, didn’t play due to an ankle injury. The other, 6-10 Ace Bailey, exploded for 37 points as the Scarlet Knights beat Northwestern.
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Haynes, Johnson lead George Mason to 58-53 OT win over LoyolaJan 29, 2025 9:41 pm - Jalen Haynes scored 14 points and K.D. Johnson added seven points in the overtime as the George Mason Patriots beat the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 58-53 on Wednesday night. The Patriots improved to 16-5 with the win and the Ramblers fell to 12-8.
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Ball and Reed help No. 25 UConn erase a 14-point deficit to top DePaul 72-61Jan 29, 2025 9:38 pm - Solo Ball scored 14 of his 16 points in the second half as No. 25 UConn rallied from a 14-point deficit to defeat DePaul 72-61 on Wednesday.Tarris Reed Jr. had 16 points and eight rebounds for UConn.
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NU’s Martinelli utilized European vacation to become Big Ten’s top scorerJan 28, 2025 8:55 pm - How did lightly-recruited Glenview native Nick Martinelli, who averaged 8.8 points last season, become the Big Ten’s leading scorer? Northwestern’s overseas trip provided one boost.
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NCAA tournament moves men’s championship game tip-off to earlier time
Jan 28, 2025 7:35 pm - The NCAA has turned back the clock 30 minutes for the Monday night start of its men’s basketball tournament championship game. Gone is the 9:20 p.m. tip-off time that cha...
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Kylan Boswell scores 17 points as No. 17 Illinois defeats Northwestern 83-74
Jan 26, 2025 5:16 pm - CHAMPAIGN — Kylan Boswell scored 17 points and had six rebounds to lead No. 17 Illinois over Northwestern 83-74 on Sunday. Morez Johnson Jr. had 15 points, nine rebounds ...
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College Achievers: Down the lane together one more timeJan 26, 2025 4:50 pm - College Achievers: Three former South Elgin High School bowlers approach the end of their collegiate careers.