College Sports
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Traveling calls: UIC finds way to survive mid-major portal madnessFeb 23, 2026 8:35 pm - UIC men’s basketball coach Rob Ehsan is on his way to a second-straight winning season and possibly a top-four seed in the Missouri Valley tournament. So far, he’s had smooth commutes and successful results in the transfer portal.
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Duke makes its case as top seed by knocking off top-ranked Michigan in March Madness preview
Feb 22, 2026 9:39 pm - WASHINGTON — Duke's 11th victory in program history over the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25 was already secure when Isaiah Evans elevated for a dunk at the buzzer and scream...
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College Achievers: Carmel grad scoring large for NorthwesternFeb 22, 2026 3:43 pm - College Achievers: Grace Sullivan, a Northwestern University women’s basketball player and graduate of Carmel Catholic, has the third-highest single-season scoring average in program history.
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Dent’s late layup in OT lifts UCLA past No. 10 Illinois 95-94 after 23-point comeback
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Drinks on coach: Holtmann willing to open wallet to lift DePaulFeb 21, 2026 7:31 pm - As DePaul shows improvement on the court, second-year coach Chris Holtmann has taken it upon himself to build attendance in the student section, buying both food and drinks for fans.
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No. 10 Illinois overwhelms USC by 36 points, cruising to its 14th win in 16 games
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Martinelli's 29 points lead Northwestern over Maryland 78-74
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Hammock resigns from NIU, reportedly headed to NFL
Feb 18, 2026 3:29 pm - After seven seasons leading the Northern Illinois University football program, head coach Thomas Hammock has resigned to return to a coaching position in the National Football League.
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O’Donnell: Jordan, Scheffler, slick Olympics and an NBA dud highlight a mixed TV weekendFeb 17, 2026 3:41 pm - Jim O’Donnell hits the highlights of a mixed weekend of sports on TV.
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Rambling wreck: Loyola trying to figure out where this season went wrongFeb 16, 2026 5:44 pm - Loyola men’s basketball always has high expectations after a long run of success. Sinking to the bottom of the Atlantic-10 standings this year has been both unexpected and perplexing.