Mike McGraw
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Illini’s other freshman star dominates in lopsided win over PennMar 19, 2026 10:21 pm - Freshman forward David Mirkovic erupted for 29 points and 17 rebounds as No. 3 seed Illinois rolled past Penn in the first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday.
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Don’t sweat the tank: Luck will help, but Bulls need a better planMar 18, 2026 9:56 pm - The Bulls didn’t lose any ground in the pursuit of lottery chances Wednesday, as they lost by 30 to the Toronto Raptors at the United Center.
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Bears bring back Lake Zurich native SanbornMar 18, 2026 3:40 pm - Lake Zurich High School grad Jack Sanborn is back with the Bears. The linebacker agreed to a one-year deal after spending last season in Dallas.
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Playing for Team USA shouldn’t bring so many potential pitfallsMar 17, 2026 9:42 pm - While the United States faced Venezuela for the WBC championship on Tuesday, it’s worth asking if the national team sideshows can come to an end.
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Cubs encouraged by Suzuki diagnosis on injured kneeMar 17, 2026 6:50 pm - After an MRI exam, the Cubs were encouraged with the prognosis of outfielder Seiya Suzuki. He injured his right knee while sliding into second base in a WBC game last Saturday.
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McClung for MVP? Viral dunker has been dominant for Windy CityMar 16, 2026 9:41 pm - Windy City Bulls guard Mac McClung is the G-League’s top scorer and a candidate to win his second MVP award. What will it take to land a roster spot with an NBA team?
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Marching to Madness: Former Hersey star could miss Penn’s NCAA matchup vs. IlliniMar 15, 2026 7:34 pm - Illinois drew a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face Ivy League champ Penn on Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina. The Quakers have five Illinois natives on the roster, but may not be at full-strength.
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Selection Sunday: Schwieger helps lead marathon men of UNI to big danceMar 14, 2026 8:31 pm - Waubonsie Valley grad Ben Schwieger will be waiting with his Northern Iowa teammates Sunday to learn their NCAA Tournament destination after winning the Missouri Valley title last week.
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Close, but no trophy: Illini falter late in loss to WisconsinMar 13, 2026 7:33 pm - Illinois suffered its fourth overtime loss in the last five weeks and was knocked out of the Big Ten Tournament with a 91-88 loss to Wisconsin on Friday at the United Center.
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As Martinelli’s Northwestern career ends, his brother recalls how it all beganMar 12, 2026 9:18 pm - Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli likely played his last game Thursday at the Big Ten Tournament, a loss to Purdue. Watching from his seats, older brother Dom relfected on where the story began.