Colleen Kane is the college sports reporter for the baiduhai. She has worked at the Tribune since 2007, starting in high school sports before moving to the White Sox and then the Bears. Before the Tribune, Kane was a sports reporter at the Cincinnati Enquirer following her graduation from the University of Illinois.
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti said the conference supports NCAA Tournament expansion but prefers to use a "straight seeding" format to absorb new teams.
Nick Martinelli, who has excelled at Northwestern with his midrange game, said NBA reps looked at his 3-point shooting and defense as areas he needs to address.
DePaul soccer player Chase Stegall, who died in June, is remembered for his positivity. His family and former team are trying to lift each other up to honor him.
If there was any question about how Illinois would respond after its embarrassing 53-point loss at Indiana, the Illini answered it early — and late — vs. USC.
Illinois coach Bret Bielema said All-Big Ten defensive back Xavier Scott is expected to miss the majority of the season after he undergoes surgery this week,