College Sports – Page 25

Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson, right, runs the ball as Southern California safety Kennedy Urlacher, left, and safety Prophet Brown defend during the first half on Sept. 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Big Ten football this week: Schedule features some surprising unbeaten teams testing themselves

By Steve Megargee

October 9, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

This week's Big Ten schedule features a couple of surprising unbeaten teams testing themselves against...

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and the team recognize their fans after beating North Carolina on Oct. 3, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Can No. 3 Notre Dame extend its school-record double-digit win streak?

By Curt Rallo

October 9, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

No. 3 Notre Dame has emerged as a model of consistency in this ever-changing college...

UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. fouls Illinois forward David Mirković during the second half of a Final Four semifinal April 4, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Illinois taking a cautious approach with David Mirković’s recovery — but expects big things when he returns

By Colleen Kane

October 8, 2026 at 6:05 p.m.

Illinois is being intentional about the recovery from foot surgery of David Mirković, who's expected...

UCLA baseball players celebrate with the Big Ten Tournament trophy after defeating Oregon 3-2 in 11 innings Sunday at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb. (UCLA Athletics)

UCLA baseball beats Oregon in 11 innings — its 3rd straight walk-off win — for the Big Ten Tournament title

By Jack Vita

May 24, 2026 at 8:36 p.m.

Phoenix Call was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the 11th inning,...

Northwestern University players pose for a photo after defeating North Carolina in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Northwestern lacrosse wins national title 14-11 over North Carolina — 1st team in 40 years to win it at home

By Colleen Kane

May 24, 2026 at 5:51 p.m.

Northwestern's 14-11 win over North Carolina gave the Wildcats their ninth women's lacrosse national championship.

Northwestern University players celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating North Carolina in the Division I Women’s Lacrosse Championship at Martin Stadium at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., on May 24, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Photos: Northwestern lacrosse wins NCAA championship at Martin Stadium

By Eileen T. Meslar

May 24, 2026 at 11:13 p.m.

Northwestern women's lacrosse defeated North Carolina 14-11 to win the NCAA national championship on Sunday,...

Keaton Wagler catches a pass to shoot during the NBA draft combine May 12, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Why draft Illinois’ Keaton Wagler? The likely lottery pick says he’ll bring versatility to the NBA.

By Colleen Kane

May 24, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Keaton Wagler called his rise from Illinois to a potential top-five NBA draft pick crazy...

UCLA’s Mulivai Levu circles the bases after driving in the winning run for the second consecutive day in the Big Ten Tournament, this time with a three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning for a 7-5 victory over USC in a semifinal Saturday in Omaha, Neb. (Ross Turteltaub/UCLA Athletics)

Big Ten baseball: UCLA stuns USC with walk-off 3-run homer to reach championship game vs. Oregon

By Jack Vita

May 23, 2026 at 9:53 p.m.

One day after driving in the winning run against Purdue, UCLA's Mulivai Levu launched a...

Syracuse attack Joey Spallina is defended by Notre Dame defender Shawn Lyght in an NCAA men's lacrosse semifinal Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. (Scott Schild/Syracuse.com)

Notre Dame pulls away from Syracuse and will play for 3rd NCAA men’s lacrosse title in 4 years

By Tribune News Service

May 23, 2026 at 6:47 p.m.

Second-seeded Notre Dame advanced to Monday's NCAA men's lacrosse championship game against top-seeded Princeton.

Northwestern attack Kathryn Ratanaproeksa (13) celebrates after scoring in the fourth quarter of an NCAA women’s lacrosse semifinal against Johns Hopkins at Martin Stadium on May 22, 2026, in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: Northwestern beats Johns Hopkins 16-11 in NCAA women’s lacrosse semifinals

By Chris Sweda

May 22, 2026 at 8:47 p.m.

Photos from Northwestern's 16-1 win over Johns Hopkins in an NCAA women's lacrosse semifinal on...

Northwestern midfielder Madison Taylor (25) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal in the fourth quarter of an NCAA women’s lacrosse semifinal against Johns Hopkins at Martin Stadium on May 22, 2026, in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Northwestern 1 win away from 9th NCAA women’s lacrosse title after 16-11 victory over Johns Hopkins

By Colleen Kane

May 22, 2026 at 9:24 p.m.

Northwestern beat Johns Hopkins 16-11 in an NCAA women's lacrosse semifinal Friday, advancing to its...

Northwestern offensive coordinator Chip Kelly answers questions during a news conference at the Walter Athletics Center on Feb. 4, 2026, in Evanston. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Northwestern football offensive coordinator Chip Kelly pays $5M for Winnetka home

By Bob Goldsborough

May 21, 2026 at 8:23 p.m.

Northwestern University football offensive coordinator Chip Kelly in late April paid close to $5 million...

Northwestern women's lacrosse coach Kelly Amonte Hiller addresses her team in a huddle during a game against Central Michigan on Feb. 15, 2026, in Evanston. .(Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Top-seeded Northwestern looks to deliver a title at home in 1st NCAA women’s lacrosse Final Four in Midwest

By Colleen Kane

May 21, 2026 at 7:36 p.m.

Northwestern faces Johns Hopkins at home Friday at Martin Stadium in the first NCAA Division...