College Sports – Page 53

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.

Georgia safety KJ Bolden (4) and linebacker Quintavius Johnson (3) celebrate after Johnson's fumble recovery during the first half against Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Georgia and Notre Dame are 1-2 in the AP Top 25, while Northwestern enters rankings at No. 25

By Eric Olson

October 11, 2026 at 1:55 p.m.

No. 2 Notre Dame, which tuned up for this week’s top-10 matchup at No. 8...

Like she does in games, St. Xavier's Fiona Crane, a Mother McAuley graduate and Northern Illinois transfer, takes a base before practice in Chicago on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Jeff Vorva / Daily Southtown)

After transferring from NIU, Mother McAuley’s Fiona Crane finds home on bases at St. Xavier. ‘Lightning fast.’

By Jeff Vorva

March 11, 2026 at 12:08 a.m.

St. Xavier's Fiona Crane, a Mother McAuley graduate and NIU transfer, turns into the most...

Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli reaches out for the ball on a pass into the paint in the second half of a Big Ten Tournament First Round game against Penn State at the United Center in Chicago on March 10, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Nick Martinelli, feeling ‘senior urgency,’ drives Northwestern to 76-66 win in Big Ten Tournament opener

By Colleen Kane

March 11, 2026 at 12:23 p.m.

Two-time Big Ten scoring leader Nick Martinelli had 24 points for Northwestern in the win...

Illinois guard Keaton Wagler drives to the basket against Indiana's Conor Enright on Feb. 15, 2026, in Champaign. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

Illinois’ Keaton Wagler selected as Big Ten Freshman of the Year by coaches and media

By Associated Press

March 10, 2026 at 3:53 p.m.

The Big Ten announced its postseason honors, and the coaches and media both chose Illinois’...

UCLA guard Gianna Kneepkens (8) and center Lauren Betts celebrate on the bench in the second half against Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament final Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

UConn and UCLA pretty much set as top 2 women’s seeds in NCAAs, but should the Bruins be the top No. 1?

By Doug Feinberg

March 10, 2026 at 8:03 a.m.

There’s an argument to be made that UCLA should be in the conversation for the...

Miami (Ohio) guard Trey Perry reacts after defeating Ohio on March 6, 2026, in Athens, Ohio. (AP Photo/HG Biggs)

No. 20 Miami (Ohio) enters the MAC Tourmament at 31-0, but the metrics still doubt the RedHawks

By Dave Skretta

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

No. 20 Miami (Ohio) is only the third school to run the table in the...

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) smiles and celebrates with his teammates as head coach Dusty May is interviewed following a win over UCLA in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Big Ten Tournament preview: Illinois needs a March mindset — and rebuilt Michigan looks to repeat

By Colleen Kane

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

Michigan coach Dusty May built the Big Ten Tournament's No. 1 seeded-team with a lineup...

Houston guard Kingston Flemings attempts to score as Kansas guard Jamari McDowell defends Feb. 23, 2026, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Who should Chicago Bulls fans watch during March Madness? Here are 8 potential NBA draft prospects.

By Julia Poe

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

Keaton Wagler? Kingston Flemings? Here are eight names to know during March as the Chicago...

UCLA guard Charlisse Leger-Walker, from left, guard Gianna Kneepkens and guard Christina Karamouzi celebrate on the bench in the second half of the Big Ten Tournament final Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

AP Top 25: Notre Dame women reenter poll at No. 22, while UCLA closes the gap on No. 1 UConn

By Associated Press

March 9, 2026 at 11:30 a.m.

No. 2 UCLA picked up three first-place votes after its 51-point win over Iowa in...

Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg watches the action against Penn State on Feb. 21, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Bonnie Ryan)

Fred Hoiberg agrees to a 3-year extension with Nebraska amid a record-setting season

By Associated Press

March 9, 2026 at 11:03 a.m.

Fred Hoiberg is now under contract at Nebraska through the 2031-32 season. He previously signed...

Illinois guard Kylan Boswell takes a shot over Maryland guard Andre Mills during the first half on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Big Ten Tournament: No. 4 seed Illinois has a triple bye, while No. 15 Northwestern opens Tuesday

By Colleen Kane

March 8, 2026 at 7:10 p.m.

Michigan, Nebraska, Michigan State and Illinois received the top four seeds in the Big Ten...