College Sports – Page 33

Illinois wing Andrej Stojaković runs onto the court before the Final Four game against UConn on April 4, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

5 Big Ten men’s basketball takeaways, including a ‘completely changed’ Andrej Stojaković at Illinois

By Colleen Kane

October 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Big Ten men's basketball coaches and players from Illinois, Northwestern, Oregon, Iowa and Michigan talked...

Illinois Fighting Illini line up for the national anthem before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at State Farm Center on Jan. 28, 2026, in Champaign. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

5 takeaways from Big Ten women’s basketball media day, including Illinois’ retention and Northwestern’s vision

By Colleen Kane

October 7, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

Illinois women's basketball thinks it can take the next step after major offseason retention.

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...

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz stands on the field before a game against Michigan State on Nov. 22, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa put on probation, will pay $25K fine and vacate 4 wins for violations involving QB Cade McNamara

By Associated Press

April 14, 2026 at 1:58 p.m.

Iowa has been placed on probation for one year, will pay a self-imposed $25,000 fine...

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore appears in court in Pittsfield Township, Mich., on Feb. 17 2026. (Jacob Hamilton/Ann Arbor News via AP)

Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets 18 months probation for misdemeanors that followed his firing

By Larry Lage

April 14, 2026 at 4:56 p.m.

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was placed on probation for a confrontation with his...

Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. works out during the school’s pro day on March 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)

NFL draft prospect involved in 2024 crash that resulted in passenger’s death, report says

By Associated Press

April 14, 2026 at 8:04 a.m.

Former Miami Hurricanes edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., a top prospect in the NFL draft,...

David Murray and Cristie Bosch at their front stoop on April 9, 2026, in Chicago. Murray is the author of a book titled "Soccer Dad," about navigating competitive youth sports through their daughter Scout's soccer experiences, having played competitively from childhood through college. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Column: As ‘Soccer Dad’ can tell you, today’s youth sports are no simple fun and games

By Rick Kogan

April 14, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

“Soccer Dad” is an enjoyable, enlightening and charming new book about David Murray's journey into...

Charles Barkley, left, and Dick Vitale prepare for their broadcast before a game between Kentucky and Indiana on Dec. 13, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)

ESPN’s Dick Vitale, 86, is facing another battle with cancer: ‘I’m going to make it 5 for 5’

By Aaron Beard

April 13, 2026 at 6:13 p.m.

Dick Vitale said biopsy results confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in his lung and liver...

Loyola hires former Kansas assistant Morgan Paige to be its women’s basketball coach

By Colleen Kane

April 12, 2026 at 4:47 p.m.

New Loyola women's basketball coach Morgan Paige was an assistant coach at Kansas for five...

Michigan coach Dusty May gestures during a parade celebrating the Wolverines' national championship Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Devin Anderson-Torrez/Ann Arbor News via AP)

Michigan coach Dusty May agrees to deal to stay with Wolverines ‘for many years to come,’ AD says

By Associated Press

April 11, 2026 at 5:59 p.m.

Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed to a deal that will have him continuing to...

Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren participates in the broad jump at the NFL scouting combine on Feb. 27, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Gregory Payan/AP Content Services for NFL)

Why fewer players from outside Power Four conferences are being selected in the NFL draft

By Arnie Stapleton

April 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Just like Cinderella teams have become less of a factor at the NCAA men’s basketball...

Michigan's Elliot Cadeau cuts down the net after defeating UConn 69-63 in the NCAA title game on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Elliot Cadeau, the Final Four most outstanding player, will return to Michigan next season

By Associated Press

April 10, 2026 at 7:54 a.m.

Elliot Cadeau, who was named the Final Four’s most outstanding player after helping Michigan to...

Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo celebrates after sinking a 3-pointer against UConn in the Elite Eight on March 29, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Tony Gutierrez/AP)

‘Run it back’: Hannah Hidalgo announces she’s returning to Notre Dame for her senior season

By Associated Press

April 9, 2026 at 8:35 p.m.

Hannah Hidalgo announced on social media Thursday that she will return to Notre Dame for...