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People stand at a table inside the FanDuel Sportsbook bar at the United Center during the Big Ten Tournament on March 12, 2026. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

How the NCAA tries to ensure game integrity amid a sports betting boom and the latest point-shaving scandal

March 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Two months before Selection Sunday, a widespread college basketball game-fixing scandal was revealed. How can the NCAA stop it from happening again?

Illinois forward David Mirković shoots during the first half against Penn on March 19, 2026, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

NCAA Tournament: Illinois bounces back from Big Ten Tournament disappointment by dominating Penn 105-70

March 20, 2026 at 12:16 a.m.

Illinois turned a 10-point halftime lead into a 105-70 rout, wearing Penn down with its powerful, deep offense to advance to Saturday’s second round against No. 11 seed VCU.

Duke coach Jon Scheyer looks on from the sideline during the first half against Siena in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 19, 2026 in Greenville, S.C. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty)

NCAA Tournament: Jon Scheyer says he was outcoached as Duke narrowly averts No. 16 seed Siena’s upset bid

March 19, 2026 at 6:33 p.m.

Duke's Jon Scheyer said coach Gerry McNamara had his No. 16 seed Siena players “way more ready to play” in the first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday.

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell aims for the basket as Wisconsin guard John Blackwell defends during the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center on March 13, 2026. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

For Illinois guard Kylan Boswell, an NCAA Tournament veteran, the time for leadership is now

March 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

On an Illinois team headlined by freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirković, Kylan Boswell is the voice of experience in this NCAA Tournament.

Penn's TJ Power cuts down the net following the Ivy League Tournament against Yale on March 15, 2026, at Newman Arena in Ithaca, N.Y. (Nick Textores/ Ivy League Photo)

Penn’s TJ Power sits out practice — and Ethan Roberts out for the year — ahead of 1st-round game vs. Illinois

March 18, 2026 at 9:13 p.m.

Penn coach Fran McCaffery said TJ Power wasn’t up for practicing Wednesday as he deals with an illness ahead of the NCAA Tournament game against Illinois.

Northern Illinois University's Concovation Center has been home to NIU basketball since 2002. (Photos for the Tribune by Erik Unger)

Northern Illinois hires former Northern Michigan men’s basketball coach Matt Majkrzak

March 17, 2026 at 5:22 p.m.

New Northern Illinois coach Matt Majkrzak was a two-time GLIAC coach of the year at Division II Northern Michigan.

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo reacts after making a 3-pointer against Duke during the fourth quarter of an ACC Tournament semifinal March 7, 2026, in Duluth, Ga. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty)

NCAA Tournament: Notre Dame women receive a No. 6 seed and Illinois is seeded 7th

March 15, 2026 at 8:46 p.m.

Notre Dame is making its fifth straight NCAA Tournament appearance under coach Niele Ivey, Illinois its third in four seasons under Shauna Green.

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Wisconsin in the first half of a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal Friday, March 13, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

NCAA Tournament: Illinois men are a No. 3 seed and face Penn — and a familiar foe — in the 1st round

March 15, 2026 at 8:37 p.m.

Illinois enters its sixth straight NCAA Tournament appearance under coach Brad Underwood with five losses in its last nine games.

Illinois forward David Mirković bites his jersey as the buzzer sounds on a 91-88 overtime loss to Wisconsin in a Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal on Friday, March 13, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Can Illinois make a deep NCAA Tournament run? 4 potential pitfalls to avoid to prevent another early exit.

March 15, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Illinois has lost five of its last nine and has some clear issues. Can the talented Illini fix them and make a deep NCAA Tournament run?

Illinois guard Keaton Wagler (23) and forward David Mirković head to the locker room after a 91-88 overtime loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament on March 13, 2026, at the United Center. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Illinois lets big lead slip away in 91-88 OT loss to Wisconsin in Big Ten Tournament: ‘We just lost focus’

March 13, 2026 at 7:19 p.m.

Wisconsin overcame a 15-point second-half deficit to eliminate Illinois and advance to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals against Michigan.

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