Articles filed under Basketball
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Bulls’ losing streak hits 11 games despite 20 points from BuzelisFeb 26, 2026 10:21 pm - Jerami Grant scored 27 points and the Portland Trail Blazers held on for a 121-112 victory over Chicago on Thursday night, sending the Bulls to their 11th straight loss.
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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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SEC, Big Ten study: Pooling TV rights ‘dangerously unworkable’ and not as profitable as suggestedFeb 26, 2026 12:03 pm - A study commissioned by the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten concluded that allowing conferences to pool their media rights — a key proposal among some looking to solve money problems in college sports — would generate less revenue than if the leagues continue the decades-old practice of selling their own games.
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Oluchi Okananwa scores 25 points and No. 14 Maryland women topple Northwestern 79-57Feb 25, 2026 7:53 pm - Oluchi Okananwa scored 25 points, surpassing 1,200 career points in the process, and No. 14 Maryland defeated Northwestern 79-57 on Wednesday night.
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They’re lovin’ it — Trinity Jones’ selection as a McDonald’s All-AmericanFeb 25, 2026 7:25 pm - Naperville Central basketball player Trinity Jones was presented a jersey Monday as a McDonald’s All-American.
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Martinelli's 28 points send Northwestern to yet another win over Indiana 72-68Feb 24, 2026 9:16 pm - BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Nick Martinelli scored 28 points, Jake West added 16 points and Northwestern rallied to beat Indiana 72-68 on Tuesday night for its first six-game win...
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O’Donnell: Roots of Jesse Jackson touched hope, Bulls and the Fighting IlliniFeb 24, 2026 6:50 pm - Columnist Jim O’Donnell writes about the late Rev. Jesse Jackson and his impact on sports.
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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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Duke makes its case as top seed by knocking off top-ranked Michigan in March Madness previewFeb 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...