6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (905+ words) For two of the nation's most recognizable college basketball programs in the Arizona Wildcats and Illinois Fighting Illini, it has been a long, winding road spanning multiple decades since their last trip to the Final Four. With a 71-59 victory over…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (343+ words) No. 3 seed Illinois' 17-0 run early in the second half propelled the Fighting Illini to a 65-55 win over No. 2 seed Houston on Thursday in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. Illinois led 24-22 at the half but…...

2+ week, 6+ hour ago  (124+ words) The Illinois Fighting Illini set up a blockbuster Sweet 16 matchup with the Houston Cougars on Saturday night. Illinois eliminated the VCU Rams 76-55 to set up the No. 2-versus-No. 3 showdown in the South Region. Thursday's Sweet 16 game will feel like a…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (387+ words) One of the powers of FCS football takes on the biggest Cinderella story in the history of the FCS football tournament in the 2026 FCS National Championship. The Montana State Bobcats, who were the runner-up in 2025, take on the Illinois State…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (268+ words) The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Illinois 34-16 on the road Saturday as their defense dominated once again, earning praise as one of college football's best units. The Buckeyes forced three turnovers and held Illinois to just 4-of-14 on third-down conversions…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (270+ words) The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Illinois 34-16 on the road Saturday as their defense dominated once again, earning praise as one of college football's best units. The Buckeyes forced three turnovers and held Illinois to just 4-of-14 on third-down conversions…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (193+ words) No. 21 USC's road matchup against No. 23 Illinois will kick off at noon on Saturday, and Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley isn't happy with the start time. No. 21 USC's road matchup against No. 23 Illinois will kick off at noon on Saturday,…...

10+ mon, 4+ day ago  (253+ words) Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and his fiancee, Sarah Jane Ramos, are parents for the second time. Their first child, Margaret Jane Ramos, was born in February 2024. Prescott said shortly after Margaret's birth that being a father changed him in…...

11+ mon, 6+ day ago  (244+ words) After his stellar sophomore season at Cal, transfer guard Andrej Stojakovic is heading to the Midwest for his next destination. Per ESPN's Jonathan Givony, Stojakovic, the son of former NBA star Peja Stojakovic, committed to Illinois over offers from UNC…...