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3 weeks ago

Illinois men’s basketball opens 2025-26 season ranked 17th in AP Preseason Poll

Fighting Illini set to face challenging schedule as they aim for another successful season under Coach Brad Underwood.

3 weeks ago

Mariners take 2-0 ALCS lead, beat Blue Jays 10-3 as Rodríguez, Polanco and Naylor homer

With another triumph in Toronto, the surging Seattle Mariners moved two wins away from the team's first World Series. Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodríguez hit three-run homers, Josh Naylor added a two-run drive and the Mariners took a 2-0 AL Championship Series lead by routing the Blue Jays 10-3 on Monday.

3 weeks ago

Snell spectacular and Dodgers barely hold on in 9th to beat Brewers 2-1 in NLCS opener

Blake Snell allowed one baserunner in eight shutout innings before Los Angeles' bullpen barely held on as the Dodgers opened the NLCS with a 2-1 victory Monday night.

3 weeks ago

No Hail Mary magic this time and Moody’s last-play kick lifts the Bears past the Commanders 25-24

It wasn't quite the same drama as the Hail Mary that decided these teams' game a year ago, but Caleb Williams and the Bears did get the better of Jayden Daniels and the Commanders on a final-play score Monday night, with Chicago defeating Washington 25-24 with a 38-yard field goal by new kicker Jake Moody.

3 weeks ago

Titans fire coach Brian Callahan after 4-19 record and 1-5 start to second season

The Tennessee Titans fired Brian Callahan on Monday after a 1-5 start to his second season, making him the first NFL head coach ousted this season.

3 weeks ago

Cape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini

Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday.

3 weeks ago

Illinois Football ranked #25 in USA Today Coaches Poll

Illini fall just outside AP Top 25 but remain nationally ranked heading into bye week.

3 weeks ago

Inability to get runners on base in Game 5 leads to Cubs’ exit from postseason

“We just didn’t do much,” manager Craig Counsell said after a 3-1 loss to Milwaukee in the winner-take-all Game 5 of their NLDS on Saturday.

3 weeks ago

Blackhawks highlight their rich history before the home opener for their centennial season

“I think for us to be able to celebrate a 100th year and really see the history of this franchise, it's humbling in a lot of ways.”

4 weeks ago

Padres’ Iglesias suspended 1 game, Bogaerts fined for dispute with umpires after season-ending loss

San Diego Padres infielder Jose Iglesias was suspended Friday for one game and fined for unprofessional conduct toward the umpires during the final game of the club's wild-card playoff series against the Chicago Cubs, MLB announced.

4 weeks ago

Shedeur Sanders promoted to Browns backup QB, will be behind rookie Dillon Gabriel against Steelers

Sanders will back up Dillon Gabriel on Sunday in Pittsburgh, meaning the Browns, who haven't won a regular-season game on their rival's home field since 2003, will face the Steelers with two rookie quarterbacks.

4 weeks ago

Dodgers advance to NLCS, beat Phillies 2-1 on Kerkering’s 11th-inning error

The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers didn't blink as the pressure built, inning after scoreless inning. Both teams pushed a single run across, forcing extra innings. Then came one of postseason baseball's craziest endings.

4 weeks ago

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106

"She’s just so bright, and she means so much to the city of Chicago and Loyola obviously and the team.”

4 weeks ago

Dominance of the Las Vegas Aces threatens to make short work of WNBA’s expanded finals

The Las Vegas Aces are in position to make short work of the WNBA's expanded playoff schedule. A'ja Wilson's turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining lifted the Aces over the Phoenix Mercury for a thrilling 90-88 win on Wednesday night. It also gave Las Vegas a 3-0 lead in the first best-of-seven WNBA Finals in league history.

4 weeks ago

Illinois High School football poll

Here is the latest list of top teams in high school football in Illinois.

4 weeks ago

11 new members to join Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame

This ninth Hall of Fame class includes standout athletes and one coach representing eight sports: football, basketball, baseball, track and field, swimming and diving, softball, and women’s basketball.

4 weeks ago

Angel Reese to make history as first professional athlete in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

The Chicago Sky star announced on Instagram that she will be walking in the upcoming Victoria's Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 15.

4 weeks ago

Soccer match between Argentina, Puerto Rico moved from Chicago to Florida amid immigration crackdown

The friendly match was supposed to be played on Oct. 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago, but will be moved to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, the home stadium of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi.

4 weeks ago

Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series

Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.

4 weeks ago

Cubs use 4-run 1st inning to top the Brewers 4-3 and avoid NL Division Series sweep

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run single and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday.

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