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4 days ago

Angel Reese traded from Chicago Sky to Atlanta Dream for first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028

The 6-foot-3 Reese averaged 14.1 points and 12.9 rebounds in her two seasons with Chicago, earning All-Star honors each year while finishing as the runner-up for rookie of the year in 2024.

4 days ago

Dodgers and Yankees off to impressive starts, and Ohtani and Judge are just starting to hit

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are off to good starts — and their MVPs are finally starting to hit. Shohei Ohtani hadn't driven in a run until Friday, then homered in that game and again Sunday. He and Aaron Judge each have three straight multihit games.

4 days ago

UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title

It's mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.

6 days ago

Freshmen Braylon Mullins and Keaton Wagler shine as others struggle in UConn’s win over Illinois

Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler headed dejectedly to his bench, pulling his jersey over his face as teammates consoled him before he covered his head with a towel.

6 days ago

UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed

Freshman Keaton Wagler had 20 points and eight rebounds to lead the Fighting Illini (28-9), who reached their first Final Four since losing the championship game to North Carolina in 2005.

6 days ago

White Sox announce they will retire Ozzie Guillen’s number in August

“What a great surprise it was,” Guillen said. “Especially opening day, the way they did it."

6 days ago

Illinois throws out book on previous matchups with UConn and tries to flip the script in Final Four

“I’ve said all along, you just have to keep knocking on the door and our opportunities were going to come,” Underwood said in Indianapolis when asked about the impact of the 2024 postseason loss.

6 days ago

Cubs’ pitcher Cade Horton will go on injured list after early exit against Guardians

Manager Craig Counsell said Horton will be placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday.

6 days ago

Parker, Delle Donne and 1996 US Olympic women’s basketball team set for Hall of Fame enshrinement

Parker won three titles in the WNBA with three teams: Los Angeles, Chicago and Las Vegas.

6 days ago

Timaya Lewis-Eutsey scores 27 to lead Marshall over Illinois State 66-41 in WNIT title game

Illinois State shot 29.2%, made 3 of 17 from distance and 10 of 12 foul shots.

1 week ago

Keaton Wagler leads deep group of talented freshmen still putting their imprint on March Madness

“It's definitely crazy," he said after Thursday's practice at Lucas Oil Stadium. “Playing for a state championship (last year), like I thought that'd be like the biggest thing I'd ever play in. But getting to a Final Four is definitely a lot bigger.”

1 week ago

Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four

The Illini will be tested against Reed, a 6-foot-11, 265-pound senior whose scoring (21.8) and rebounding (13.5) averages in the tournament are the best of any player still standing.

1 week ago

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year

Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward proved tough enough to score through...

1 week ago

What makes you a pro? At the Final Four, that question is bubbling up once again

All the Illinois players with European roots are allowed to play because their pro teams were more like club teams; they didn't enter a draft or actually get drafted, the way a player might if he was looking to go to the NBA.

1 week ago

Merch Madness insanity taking over C-U with Final Four clothing and merch

"In the first 24 hours, over 5,000 were ordered online and [for] pickup," said Steven Farag, co-founder and CEO of Campus Ink and the NIL Store.

1 week ago

Champaign sets alcohol restrictions ahead of Final Four celebrations

City officials cite public safety as Illini fans prepare for large gatherings this weekend..

1 week ago

Bears hope to choose stadium site this spring or summer

“Both of the sites are excellent sites,” Warren said.

1 week ago

Angels denied a replay challenge when manager Kurt Suzuki waits too long to appeal

The play occurred with the Chicago Cubs batting in the third inning of the Angels' 6-2 loss in the series finale at a chilly Wrigley Field.

1 week ago

Auburn and Illinois State play in NIT matchup

Thursday's matchup is the first this season between the squads.

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