College Sports – Page 58

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...

Michigan guard L.J. Cason shoots between Illinois' Ben Humrichous, left, and Zvonimir Ivisic during the second half Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Champaign. The Wolverines won 84-70. (Craig Pessman/AP)

No. 3 Michigan loses backup guard L.J. Cason for rest of season with torn ACL

By Associated Press

February 28, 2026 at 7:31 p.m.

Michigan sophomore guard L.J. Cason will miss the remainder of the season with a torn...

Northwestern's Jake West, left, celebrates with Nick Martinelli during an interview after Martinelli hit the game-winning basket to give the Wildcats a 63-62 win over Oregon at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Evanston. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

Nick Martinelli’s basket with 1.8 seconds left gives Northwestern a 63-62 win over Oregon

By Associated Press

February 28, 2026 at 6:34 p.m.

Nick Martinelli scored 22 points, including the game-winner with 1.8 seconds left, for Northwestern in...

Illinois forward Ben Humrichous wipes off sweat as he walks off the court after an 84-70 loss to Michigan at State Farm Center on Feb. 27, 2026, in Champaign. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Photos: No. 3 Michigan 84, No. 10 Illinois 70

By John J. Kim

February 27, 2026 at 9:50 p.m.

Photos from No. 10 Illinois' 84-70 loss to No. 3 Michigan in a Big Ten...

Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) comes down with a rebound in the first half against Illinois at State Farm Center on Feb. 27, 2026, in Champaign. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Morez Johnson Jr. ignores noise to help No. 3 Michigan beat No. 10 Illinois 84-70 and clinch Big Ten title

By Colleen Kane

February 27, 2026 at 11:29 p.m.

Morez Johnson Jr. had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 3 Michigan clinched the...

This is a 2019 photo of LaTroy Lewis of the Tennessee Titans. (AP file)

Atlanta Falcons fire assistant coach LaTroy Lewis amid sexual assault investigation

By Associated Press

February 27, 2026 at 3:58 p.m.

The Atlanta Falcons dismissed assistant defensive line coach LaTroy Lewis on Friday, just hours before...

Michigan State's Carson Cooper, left, celebrates with teammate Jordan Scott after beating Purdue 76-74 on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Doug McSchooler/AP)

No. 13 Michigan State holds on to edge No. 8 Purdue 76-74 and snap 7-game series road skid

By Mark Ambrogi

February 26, 2026 at 10:18 p.m.

Carson Cooper scored 15 points, and No. 13 Michigan State survived Braden Smith’s missed 3-point...

Ohio State's Kayden McDonald speaks to the media during the NFL combine Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

3 things to know about 3 defensive linemen on the Chicago Bears’ radar at the NFL combine

By Phil Thompson

February 26, 2026 at 10:49 a.m.

The Chicago Bears brain trust is targeting speed among the defensive line candidates in the...

Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza celebrates after the Big Ten championship game against Ohio State in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Big Ten and SEC study: Pooling TV rights ‘dangerously unworkable’ and not as profitable as suggested

By Eddie Pells

February 26, 2026 at 7:21 a.m.

A study commissioned by the Southeastern Conference and the Big Ten concluded that allowing conferences...

Northwestern's Grace Sullivan puts up a shot in the first quarter against Maryland on Feb. 25, 2026, in College Park, Md. (Greg Fiume/Getty)

Northwestern women lose 10th straight and 20th of 22, falling to No. 14 Maryland 79-57

By Associated Press

February 25, 2026 at 8:18 p.m.

Northwestern lost its 10th straight game and 20th of 22 following a 6-0 start, falling...

Nick Martinelli of the Northwestern Wildcats celebrates during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Feb. 11, 2026, in Evanston. (Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Nick Martinelli’s 28 points send Northwestern to yet another win over Indiana 72-68

By Associated Press

February 24, 2026 at 10:29 p.m.

Nick Martinelli scored 28 points and Northwestern rallied to beat Indiana 72-68 for its first...