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Illinois Upsets Houston in Sweet 16, How Far Can Keaton Wagler's Squad Go in March Madness?
13+ hour, 8+ min 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…...
Cubs' Alex Bregman Talks World Series Expectations, WBC, Chicago and More in B/R Interview
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (1016+ words) Alex Bregman knows what it takes to win a World Series as a two-time champion, and he isn't afraid to set the bar high on his new team. "For the season to be a success, we have to win the…...
Illinois Beats VCU, What Fans and Experts Are Saying About Houston Matchup in March Madness Sweet 16
5+ day, 15+ 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…...
Rams Drop 'Weather Boy' Meme Trolling Bears Fans After OT Win in Chicago's Cold Weather
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (106+ words) The Los Angeles Rams had the last laugh after successfully battling the frigid conditions and beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 in overtime on Sunday night in the NFL playoffs. The Los Angeles Rams had the last laugh after successfully battling the…...
FCS Playoff Bracket 2025-26 Date, Schedule for Illinois State vs. MTST Championship
3+ mon, 6+ day 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…...
OSU's Defense Praised as CFB's Best By Fans as Julian Sayin Shines in Win vs. Illinois
5+ mon, 2+ 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…...
OSU's Defense Hyped as CFB's Best By Fans as Julian Sayin Shines in Win vs. Illinois
5+ mon, 2+ 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…...
USC's Lincoln Riley Criticizes Schedule, Talks 'Challenges' of Noon Game vs. Illinois
6+ mon, 2+ day 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,…...
Angel Reese Trade Landing Spots If the Chicago Sky Deal the Star Forward
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (1362+ words) It's been a whirlwind week for Chicago Sky star Angel Reese. The second-year forward incurred a pair of suspensions: a one-gamer against the Indiana Fever for picking up her eighth technical foul of the year, and a franchise-imposed half-game ban…...
Chicago Cubs and 5 MLB Teams Already Regretting Their Trade Deadline Moves
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (1217+ words) There have been two weeks since the July 31 trade deadline, so it's important not to jump to too many conclusions based on such a short period of time. At the same time, you can pretty quickly see the impact that…...