Mike McGraw
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DePaul drops chance to climb Big East standings, loses to VillanovaMar 04, 2026 9:56 pm - With a chance to match its highest win total in the Big East and beat a quality opponent, DePaul fell apart in the second half of a 76-57 loss to Villanova.
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Bears will miss Dalman, but don’t question his decision to retireMar 03, 2026 6:53 pm - The Bears will be hustling to find a replacement for center Drew Dalman. But an NFL player choosing to retire on his own terms should be celebrated.
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Bulls tank job comes with a few surprises, and a warningMar 02, 2026 8:36 pm - After their winless February, the Bulls are 1-0 in March after beating Milwaukee. Can Matas Buzelis continue to show progress through the losing, and have the Bulls found some promise through all their trades?
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Supporting roles: Conforto arrival, Austin injury, change outlook on Cubs roster spotsFeb 28, 2026 8:57 pm - There wasn’t much drama expected with Cubs roster spots this spring, but Tyler Austin’s knee injury and the addition of Michael Conforto this week added some intrigue.
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Champaign problems: Johnson enjoys return, Michigan dominates IlliniFeb 27, 2026 10:48 pm - Illinois transfer Morez Johnson Jr. returned to State Farm Arena on Friday and led Michigan to a thorough 84-70 victory over the Illini to clinch the Big Ten regular-season title.
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Big if true: Michigan-Illini set to show Big Ten is finally for realFeb 26, 2026 8:31 pm - The Big Ten’s strength should be on display Friday when No. 10 Illinois hosts No. 3 Michigan on Friday. We’ve been fooled many times before, but this time the Big Ten is finally back.
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Davis’ college visits focused on Big Ten, but list could expandFeb 25, 2026 8:52 pm - Warren High School guard Jaxson Davis, one of the top-ranked players in the Class of 2027, gave an update on his college recruiting Wednesday. He’s been to three Big Ten schools recently, with another trip set for next weekend.
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Familiar story for struggling franchise: White improved, Bulls didn’tFeb 24, 2026 2:21 pm - After resting a calf injury, Coby White made his Hornets debut on Tuesday night against the Bulls at the United Center.
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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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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.