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Titans guard Peter Skoronski warms up during a training camp practice Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/AP)

Tennessee Titans make Peter Skoronski — a Park Ridge native and Northwestern alumnus — NFL’s highest-paid guard

August 7, 2026 at 10:49 p.m.

The Tennessee Titans announced Friday the signing of offensive lineman Peter Skoronski to a multiyear extension that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid guard.

Vanderbilt forward Jalen Washington (13) shoots the ball past Arkansas forward Malique Ewin in the SEC Tournament final March 15, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/AP file)

Chancellor grants 19 college basketball players a 5th season of eligibility and orders portal open Monday

July 31, 2026 at 11:24 p.m.

A judge in Colorado and a Nashville chancellor issued rulings Friday that will give 30 basketball players a fifth season of eligibility and prevent the NCAA from keeping them out...

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti speaks at a news conference football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium on July 26, 2023, in Indianapolis. (Darron Cummings/AP)

The Big Ten and SEC don’t like the college sports bill in Congress. Can they break away?

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

The Protect College Sports Act took a step forward Thursday with a Senate committee approval. Plenty of potential pitfalls remain, including opposition from the Big Ten and SEC.

Footballs are seen before an Eagles-Commanders game on Jan. 4, 2026, in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/AP)

Halo Infinite jabs, a Simpsons gag and a haircut: How NFL teams dropped 2026 schedule dates

May 14, 2026 at 8:44 p.m.

NFL teams tapped into their creativity Thursday night while rolling out a variety of takes revealing their schedules for the season with a mixture of art, video games, movie references...

UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez poses before the WNBA draft on April 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Rookies help bring Met Gala energy to the WNBA draft’s orange carpet

April 13, 2026 at 11:00 p.m.

Walking the WNBA draft’s orange carpet allows incoming rookies not only to express their personality with high fashion flair.

Illinois guard Destiny Jackson (2) passes the ball past Vanderbilt forward Sacha Washington (35) and guard Jada Brown (2) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

NCAA Tournament: Season ends for Illinois women with a 75-57 loss to No. 2 seed Vanderbilt

March 23, 2026 at 8:32 p.m.

Seventh-seeded Illinois came in with the youngest team in this tournament after having to replace four starters. The Illini shot less than 30% from the field in the loss.

Illinois guard Destiny Jackson (2) pulls down a loose ball past Colorado forward Anaëlle Dutat, right, during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

NCAA Tournament: Destiny Jackson’s big 4th quarter helps young Illinois team open with 66-57 win over Colorado

March 22, 2026 at 12:31 a.m.

Cearah Parchment scored 21 points, and No. 7 seed Illinois beat No. 10 seed Colorado 66-57 on Saturday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Illinois' Tomislav Ivišić reacts after a basket during the first half against Tennessee in the Music City Madness at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 6, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. Ivišić scored 16 points in the Illini's 75-62 win. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty)

No. 14 Illinois uses big second-half run to beat No. 13 Tennessee 75-62 in Music City Madness

December 6, 2025 at 9:48 p.m.

Tomislav Ivišić and Keaton Wagler each scored 16 points and No. 14 Illinois beat No. 13 Tennessee 75-62 on Saturday night in the second part of the Music City Madness.

North Carolina's Seth Trimble dunks against Memphis during the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic exhibition on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

March Madness in October? Top programs using exhibitions to cash in and check team chemistry.

October 16, 2025 at 7:26 a.m.

The last weekend of October now looks like the second week of March Madness even though the games don't count.

Titans coach Brian Callahan reacts on the sideline during the first half against the Cardinals on Oct. 5, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Tennessee Titans’ Brian Callahan is 1st NFL coach fired this season — 6 games into his 2nd year

October 13, 2025 at 5:27 p.m.

Of the 241 NFL coaches who have coached at least 20 games or more since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970, Brian Callahan ranks 237th with a .174 winning percentage.

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