College Sports
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Second-half defense holding back Blue DemonsDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - In the past, DePaul resembled a distance runner who provided opponents a head start, only to catch up with a late kick. This season, the Blue Demons have frequently surg...
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Integrity takes a holiday as colleges, coaches go greenDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Oil executives and used-car salesmen, make room. You've got company at the bottom of the integrity ladder. College football and basketball coaches, not to mention many ...
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WVU sues Rodriguez
Dec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - West Virginia University's Board of Governors is suing former football coach Rich Rodriguez to collect a $4 million buyout of his contract with the school. The lawsuit,...
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N. Carolina rolls to 12th straight win
Dec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Tyler Hansbrough scored 26 points and Wayne Ellington added a career-high 23 to help No. 1 North Carolina beat Nevada 106-70 on Thursday night. Ty L...
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Illinois tops NU in Big Ten openerDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Northwestern hung tough for most of the game, but Illinois proved to be too much, downing the Wildcats 58-44 Thursday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena in the Big Ten opener for...
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Spectator security at college events focus of program at Southern Miss
Dec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- After more than a decade in counterterrorism, Jim McGee can no longer relax and enjoy watching a sports event. The fans look like potential victims...
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California dreamin' for Illini LB SteeleDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - The last time Illinois played in the Rose Bowl, its roster teemed with California natives and/or recruits who played junior-college ball in the Golden State. That group ...
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Boston College tops MSU
Dec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - ORLANDO, Fla. -- Matt Ryan and Boston College had a much more enjoyable trip to Florida this time around. Ryan threw three touchdown passes, two to Rich Gunnell, and the...
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Purdue QB sets record in bowl game
Dec 26, 2007 10:00 pm - DETROIT -- Chris Summers kicked a 40-yard field goal as time expired in the Motor City Bowl, lifting Purdue to a 51-48 win over Central Michigan on Wednesday night. Curt...
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USC, Illini took different bowl pathsDec 26, 2007 10:00 pm - When Southern Cal's offense hits the field for its first play on New Year's Day, the Trojans' Sam Baker and Illinois' Will Davis will line up across from each other. The...