College Sports
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College Achievers: From escaping a war zone to winning the big oneDec 16, 2024 6:00 am - College Achievers: Glenbard North graduate Ode Emena, who with his family fled war-torn Congo to reach the United States, helped Judson University win a national soccer title.
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Notre Dame gives coach Marcus Freeman contract extension as playoff week begins
Dec 15, 2024 9:06 pm - SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Marcus Freeman opened his first playoff week as a head coach by holding a team meeting and fielding questions from reporters. A few hours later, Notre ...
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Edwards, Watkins lead No. 3 South Carolina to its 63rd straight home win, 78-62 over South Florida
Dec 15, 2024 7:02 pm - COLUMBIA, S.C. — Joyce Edwards scored 15 points while Ashlyn Watkins had 10 points, eight rebounds and four blocks as No. 3 South Carolina opened a big lead early and cru...
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Barnhizer scores 20 with 10 rebounds as Northwestern beats Ga. Tech 71-60 at MKE Tip-Off
Dec 15, 2024 5:41 pm - MILWAUKEE — Brooks Barnhizer scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Nick Martinelli and Jalen Leach added 16 points apiece and Northwestern beat Georgia Tech 71-60 on ...
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Analysis: Another crazy college football coaching hire ignored the best candidateDec 15, 2024 6:00 am - If there’s an area of college football lacking in analysis, it’s the competency and culpability of the individuals who hire and fire head coaches. That’s also the only re...
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The Heisman has declared another winner, but did anyone bother to watch the ceremony?Dec 15, 2024 6:00 am - Among the missed newspaper gimmicks — other than newspapers themselves — is the “Heisman Watch.” This was a weekly rating of who might win the big college football prize,...
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A sign of life: College basketball might be our best chance for a winter winnerDec 14, 2024 8:47 pm - While Chicago’s pro sports scene has been miserable, there’s actually been an uptick in local college hoops. Here’s a closer look at some of the area contenders.
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Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy as college football's top playerDec 14, 2024 8:14 pm - Two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado has won the Heisman Trophy, punctuating a tireless performance all season by a dynamic player with a unique combination of skills. The wide receiver and lockdown cornerback dominated on both sides of the ball for coach Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes, joining late running back Rashaan Salaam in 1994 as the only players in school history to take home college football's most prestigious individual award.
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Illinois takes No. 1 Tennessee to the buzzer before losingDec 14, 2024 8:11 pm - Jordan Gainey scored on a driving layup as time expired and finished with a career-high 23 points as No. 1 Tennessee extended its season-opening winning streak to 10 games, beating Illinois 66-64.
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Blake Horvath shines as Navy dominates in a 31-13 victory over Bryson Daily and No. 19 ArmyDec 14, 2024 7:32 pm - Blake Horvath outplayed Bryson Daily at quarterback, accounting for 311 yards and four touchdowns to lead Navy to a 31-13 victory over No. 19 Army.