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Illinois center Tomislav Ivišić, left, hugs strength and conditioning coach Adam Fletcher after a 79-68 win over Northwestern at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Jan. 14, 2026, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

‘Nonchalant’ Keaton Wagler and Tomislav Ivišić fuel No. 13 Illinois to drop Northwestern to 0-6 in Big Ten

January 15, 2026 at 12:00 a.m.

Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 16 of Illinois’ first 24 points of the second half despite battling back spasms, leading the No. 13 Illini to a 79-68 win over Northwestern.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, left, greets players as they return to the sideline against Pittsburgh on Nov. 15, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

Marcus Freeman says Notre Dame must ‘leave no doubt’ in future CFP discussions — and addresses NFL rumors

January 14, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman is preaching to his players that they need to “leave no doubt” when it comes to the College Football Playoff.

United Center employees try to dry the court before an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago basketball report: Bulls reschedule their Heat game — and Illini women get visit from A’ja Wilson

January 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls rescheduled their postponed game, and the Illinois and Notre Dame women's teams hosted special guests this week in the Chicago basketball report.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman looks on during the first half against Texas A&M on Sept. 13, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

No charges will be filed against Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman from incident at wrestling tournament

January 12, 2026 at 2:06 p.m.

The St. Joseph County (Ind.) prosecutor's office determined Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman did not commit criminal battery at his son's wrestling tournament.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman greets players as they return to the sideline against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh on Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Notre Dame says battery allegations against football coach Marcus Freeman are ‘totally unfounded’

January 11, 2026 at 5:38 p.m.

Notre Dame said in a statement that allegations against football coach Marcus Freeman stemming from his son’s high school wrestling event are “totally unfounded.”

Illinois State quarterback Tommy Rittenhouse looks to pass during the first half of the FCS championship game Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

FCS championship notes: Illinois State QB Tommy Rittenhouse praised as ‘a competitor’ — plus a big-man TD

January 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Illinois State's Tommy Rittenhouse threw for 311 yards and four touchdowns to help force the first overtime in the 48-year history of the FCS title game.

Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu passes the ball while covered by Celtics guard Jordan Walsh (27) and center Luka Garza (52) during the first half Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Chicago basketball report: Bulls bemoan Bears playoff timing — and Illini women get an upset (and a loss)

January 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Few Bears fans are more upset over the scheduled kickoff for Saturday's wild-card game than Bulls guard and Chicago native Ayo Dosunmu.

Illinois State wide receiver Dylan Lord scores a touchdown past Montana State safety Taki Uluilakepa during overtime of the FCS championship game Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Illinois State takes Montana State to 1st FCS championship OT but ‘couldn’t find one more play’ in loss

January 6, 2026 at 12:32 a.m.

Illinois State's playoff magic ran out in a 35-34 loss to Montana State in the FCS national championship.

Illinois State players and coaches celebrate their 30-14 victory over Villanova in an FCS semifinal Dec. 20, 2025, in Philadelphia. (Tyler Coe/Illinois State Athletics)

Illinois State ‘comfortable being uncomfortable’ during historic road run to FCS national championship game

January 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Illinois State became the first team in FCS history to win four road playoff games for a berth in the national championship game. The Redbirds play Montana State for the...

Notre Dame wide receiver Jordan Faison makes a catch during practice July 31, 2025, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Notre Dame’s Jordan Faison leaves lacrosse team to focus on football after a breakout season for receiver

January 2, 2026 at 12:08 p.m.

Notre Dame wide receiver Jordan Faison, who has played in national championships with two Irish teams, will leave the lacrosse team to focus on football.

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