College Sports – Page 34

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...

Michigan coach Dusty May celebrates after defeating UConn 69-63 in the NCAA title game on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Big Ten earns nearly $70M in NCAA Tournament incentives for appearing — and advancing

By Eric Olson

April 9, 2026 at 1:27 p.m.

The Big Ten Conference amassed nearly $70 million from NCAA distributions that will be paid...

Michigan head coach Dusty May celebrates with his team after defeating UConn, 69-63, in the NCAA title game on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Photos: Michigan beats UConn 69-63 to win national championship

By Armando L. Sanchez

April 7, 2026 at 4:23 p.m.

Photos from Michigan's 69-63 national championship victory over UConn on April 6, 2026, at Lucas...

FILE – Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone stands on the sideline during the second half of an NBA basketball game April 1, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

North Carolina hires NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead Tar Heels

By Aaron Beard

April 7, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

North Carolina has officially hired NBA championship-winning coach Michael Malone to lead the Tar Heels’...

Michigan coach Dusty May celebrates with his team after defeating UConn 69-63 in the NCAA title game Monday, April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Fab finish for Michigan as the Wolverines end the Big Ten’s national title drought

By Paul Sullivan

April 7, 2026 at 12:47 a.m.

It wasn't quite a masterpiece, but Michigan held off UConn to win its first national...

Michigan powers to its 2nd national title and 1st since 1989, beating UConn 69-63

By Eddie Pells

April 8, 2026 at 3:07 p.m.

High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title, muscling...

Illinois center Tomislav Ivišić guards teammate David Mirković during practice before the NCAA Tournament semifinal April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

No rest for the weary: Illinois’ roster retention and reload efforts start immediately after Final Four loss

By Colleen Kane

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

Illinois' roster retention questions focus first on the frontcourt trio of David Mirković and the...

Michigan head coach Dusty May speaks during a news conference ahead of a national championship NCAA college basketball tournament game against UConn at the Final Four, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Can UConn overcome Michigan’s dominance to establish a dynasty in the national title game?

By Eddie Pells

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

UConn is trying to become the first program since John Wooden’s UCLA to win three...

UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez (11) grabs a rebound over South Carolina guard Tessa Johnson (5) during the second half of the women’s National Championship Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

UCLA women storm past South Carolina 79-51 to claim its 1st national championship

By Doug Feinberg

April 5, 2026 at 5:12 p.m.

UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 on Sunday to win its first NCAA championship in women’s...

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg, left, rides a golf cart with athletic trainer Chris Williams on April 5, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Column: Michigan’s size versus UConn’s experience in a made-for-March Madness title game

By Paul Sullivan

April 5, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

UConn and Michigan play Monday for the NCAA title, with the Wolverines gunning for the...

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg reacts after an injury on the court during the first half against Arizona at the Final Four on April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg turns left ankle and sprains his MCL in Wolverines’ Final Four win

By Aaron Beard

April 5, 2026 at 9:13 a.m.

Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg said he rolled his left ankle and sprained his MCL.