College Sports – Page 27

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 winning 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...

Illinois coach Brad Underwood directs players during practice before the Final Four game against UConn on April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Illinois coach Brad Underwood agrees to new contract terms after Final Four season

By Colleen Kane

May 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Brad Underwood's Illinois contract could be extended through June 2036 based on team performance.

Duke cheerleaders and band members cheer during the first half against UConn of an Elite Eight game on March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

ACC backs Duke’s TV deal with Amazon, calling it ‘something creative’ despite Big Ten pushback

By Mark Long

May 14, 2026 at 8:17 a.m.

Duke “came up with something creative” and landed a three-game deal with streaming giant Amazon,...

Illinois guard Andrej Stojakovic speaks with members of the press after practice before the Final Four game against UConn on April 2, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Andrej Stojaković is ‘both feet in’ the NBA draft process — but returning to Illinois remains a ‘good option’

By Colleen Kane

May 13, 2026 at 5:20 p.m.

Andrej Stojaković said he is attacking workouts at the NBA draft combine before determining whether...

Caleb Wilson participates in a drill during the NBA draft combine May 12, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

NBA combine notebook: Caleb Wilson learns Chicago Bulls’ SLAP — and Darryn Peterson talks creatine

By Julia Poe

May 13, 2026 at 4:44 p.m.

Caleb Wilson familiarized himself with the Chicago Bulls front office this week at the NBA...

Commissioner Jim Phillips smiles during a news conference at ACC media days July 22, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

ACC formally backs Big Ten’s push to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams

By Mark Long

May 13, 2026 at 12:34 p.m.

ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips pointed to unbeaten Florida State getting snubbed from a four-team CFP...

Illinois center Tomislav Ivišić protects the ball from Duke's Patrick Ngongba II on Feb. 22, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Illinois and Duke will meet in a home-and-home men’s basketball series the next 2 seasons

By Colleen Kane

May 13, 2026 at 11:54 a.m.

Illinois will play at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Nov. 17, and Duke will come to...

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is congratulated after a victory against Mississippi State on Nov. 15, 2025, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Ahmad Hardy, Missouri’s All-America RB, is discharged after shooting and hopes to play this season

By Dave Skretta

May 13, 2026 at 11:33 a.m.

All-America Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy has been discharged from a Mississippi hospital after a...

Caleb Wilson jumps during a drill at the NBA draft combine Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Wintrust Arena. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Photos: NBA draft combine at Wintrust Arena

By Eileen T. Meslar

May 12, 2026 at 9:15 p.m.

Photos from the 2026 NBA draft combine at Wintrust Arena.

UCLA coach Cori Close celebrates after cutting down the net after UCLA defeated South Carolina in the NCAA women's basketball championship game April 5, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

UCLA rewards coach Cori Close with a 4-year contract extension after run to national title

By Beth Harris

May 12, 2026 at 8:42 p.m.

Cori Close has a 358-144 record in 15 seasons at UCLA and is the only...

North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson shoots before a game against Syracuse on Feb. 21, 2026, in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

NBA draft combine: Which players should Chicago Bulls be watching as options for Nos. 4 and 15 picks?

By Julia Poe

May 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Which players should the Chicago Bulls be scouting during the NBA draft combine for the...