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The interior of Welsh-Ryan Arena at Northwestern University, seen on Monday, May 1, 2017.

Northwestern picked 4th in Big Ten preseason poll; Illinois 12th

May 31, 2019 at 4:34 p.m.

The wise men and women of the media are predicting big things for Northwestern basketball this season. For Illinois and first-year coach, Brad Underwood, not so much. In advance of...

The thrill is gone? Some NLCS tickets going for under face value

May 31, 2019 at 4:11 p.m.

Excitement in the Cubs is such that some tickets for Tuesday night's Game 3 at Wrigley Field were going for ... less than face value? Wait, what? It's true. Brokers...

Though small in stature, he's a fearless shot creator on a roster lacking in that department. Think Nate Robinson.

Bulls and NBA predictions for the 2017-18 season

May 31, 2019 at 4:27 p.m.

baiduhai writers K.C. Johnson and Teddy Greenstein make their Bulls and NBA predictions for the season. K.C. Johnson Bulls record: 24-58; 13th in East Bulls in playoffs: Not exactly...

Denzel Ward of Ohio State hits Taivon Jacobs of Maryland after a reception in the first quarter at Ohio Stadium on Oct. 7, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. Ward was ejected from the game after being assessed a targeting penalty for the hit.

Targeting penalties on the rise as players, officials get used to rule

May 31, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

Paddy Fisher heard the referee announce the words that are poison to a defensive player: "with targeting." He ambled over to the Northwestern sideline, shaking his head. He appeared inconsolable....

The Terps' game helmets, like QB Max Bortenschlager (17-for-38, 255 yards, 3 TDs), was a mixed bag.

What we learned: Big Ten (almost) perfectly positioned for College Football Playoff

May 31, 2019 at 4:34 p.m.

Here are five things we learned about the Big Ten after a weekend of wild upsets — in other leagues. The conference is beautifully positioned for the playoff. The loony...

The reaction after Michigan's sloppy loss to Michigan State ranged from: HARBAUGH MOST OVERRATED COACH to WHAT DID YOU EXPECT FROM A TEAM THAT LOST A DOZEN GUYS TO THE NFL. (Sorry for those long headlines.) I'll take IU, which more reflects the Hoosiers' quality than the Wolverines' offensive mediocrity.

Saturday’s matchup, prediction: Utah at USC

May 31, 2019 at 4:25 p.m.

TV: 7 p.m. Saturday; ABC-7. Line: USC by 13. Records: Utah 4-1, 1-1 Pac-12; USC 5-1, 3-1. Last meeting: Utah rallied from 10 down in the fourth quarter to win...

San Diego State quarterback Christian Chapman is tackled by NIU's Sutton Smith in the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on Sept. 30, 2017, in San Diego.

Who leads the nation in tackles for loss? An NIU Huskie, that’s who.

May 31, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

The man who leads the nation in tackles for a loss and sacks per game doesn't suit up for Alabama, Penn State or Clemson. He calls DeKalb, Ill., home. And...

Paying college athletes sounds good, but has anyone actually devised a plan?

May 31, 2019 at 4:26 p.m.

A nonprofit called Intelligence Squared has staged recent debates in New York on issues such as China, the U.S. health-care system and President Donald Trump's first 100 days. Next up...

Saturday’s matchup, prediction: Northwestern at Maryland

May 31, 2019 at 4:26 p.m.

TV/radio: 2:30 p.m. Saturday; ESPN2, WGN-AM 720. Line: Northwestern by 3. Records: Northwestern 2-3, 0-2 Big Ten; Maryland 3-2, 1-1. Last meeting: The teams have never met. Of note: NU...

Iowa fans wave to children in the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital at the end of the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against North Texas, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Anthony Rizzo salutes ‘best college tradition’ in sports

May 31, 2019 at 4:12 p.m.

Anthony Rizzo has caught the wave. The Cubs first baseman posted video on his Instagram of what he called "by far the best college tradition of all time. #TheWave." As...

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