Illinois basketball: Miami Heat, Utah Jazz select Illini stars Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley
Both Illinois basketball stars who were projected first-round picks went off the board in back-to-back picks.
Illini football: How Josh Kreutz, son of Bears great Olin Kreutz, is making a name for himself at Illinois
In 2025, Josh Kreutz could make his quest to make a name for himself into becoming a household name for Big Ten programs and NFL scouts.
Illinois football: Bret Bielema, with his Illini future secure, keeps advocating for 16-team playoff
With his extension in hand, Illini football coach Bret Bielema was confident as he continued his candor for a 16-team playoff before Illini night at Wrigley Field.
The road ahead after the NCAA settlement comes with risk, reward and warnings
On July 1, schools that opt in to the settlement will embark on a new era of revenue sharing. This was the hot topic at the annual National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics convention.
Female athletes appeal landmark NCAA settlement, saying it violates federal antidiscrimination law
Eight female athletes filed an appeal of a landmark NCAA antitrust settlement, arguing that women would not receive their fair share of $2.7 billion in back pay for athletes barred from making NIL money.
A $2.8 billion settlement will change college sports forever. Here’s how
A federal judge has approved terms of a sprawling $2.8 billion antitrust settlement that will upend the way college sports have been run for more than a century. Here's what you need to know about it all.
College athletes were always workers, not amateurs: Telander
Fox 32 sports columnist and former Northwestern football player Rick Telander reflects on the NCAA’s long-standing amateurism model and welcomes the new era of college athletes finally getting paid.
Illinois football strikes a Chicago pipeline with 2 local commitments this week
The Illinois basketball pipeline from Chicago to Champaign has been well documented. Illinois football is reinforcing its own pipeline from Chicago to Champaign.
College Football Playoff shifts to straight seeding model, no automatic byes for top league champs
The College Football Playoff will go to a more straightforward way of filling the bracket next season.
Northwestern stuns Stanford to capture first NCAA title in women's golf
The Wildcats were screaming with delight at at La Costa when Lee — who had twice before missed putts that would have won it — delivered the biggest putt of her life.
Illinois reaches extension agreements for Brad Underwood, Bret Bielema
The University of Illinois has locked up both of its premier coaches on the same day.
Why the first-round bye feeling never gets old for Northwestern Lacrosse
Northwestern Lacrosse secured a first-round bye in the NCAA tournament for a third straight season. And despite being mainstays in the postseason, they still say the feeling never gets old.
College football powers Notre Dame, Clemson agree to 12-year scheduling agreement starting in 2027
Notre Dame and Clemson already know each other pretty well in football. That relationship will become even more familiar in the future.
What adding Andrej Stojakovic, the 'Balkan Boys' and more means for Illinois basketball
With a plethora of newcomers – both freshmen and from the transfer portal – head coach Brad Underwood has replaced the high-profile freshmen with experienced players.
Naperville native Mark Gronowski gives Iowa's offense hope after being one of the top FCS QBs
Naperville native Mark Gronowski’s job is to lead Iowa’s offense, which has been the butt of more than a few jokes through recent seasons. Here's how he can lift the Hawkeyes.
Here are 18 football players to watch next season in the Big Ten Conference
Here's a look at football players in the Big Ten this spring who are poised to have breakout seasons this fall.
A Chicagoan's guide to the 2025 NFL Draft: Local college prospects and Illinois natives to know
The 2025 NFL Draft goes beyond the Chicago Bears. It's a holiday for Notre Dame, NIU, Northwestern, Illinois and more to celebrate their best players. Here's a Chicagoan's guide to the 2025 NFL Draft.
Notre Dame football: What Steve Angeli's transfer means for the Irish quarterback room
Here's what Steve Angeli's departure means for Notre Dame and the Irish's quarterback battle.
Notre Dame S Kennedy Urlacher, son of Bears legend Brian Urlacher, enters transfer portal | Report
Kennedy Urlacher highlighted a list of NFL legends whose sons became Notre Dame football players. He'll take his talents elsewhere next season.
Illinois basketball star freshmen Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley declare for 2025 NBA Draft
Illinois basketball star freshmen will take their talents to the next level.