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Chicago State coach Bobby Rome II catches a football during a news conference to announce his hiring as the university’s first football coach on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

How new Chicago State coach Bobby Rome II plans to build the city’s only Division I football program

April 8, 2025 at 5:55 p.m.

Chicago State introduced Bobby Rome II as its first football coach, with the goal of playing Division I FCS games in 2026.

Illinois center Tomislav Ivišić, right, works against Minnesota guard Brennan Rigsby on Feb. 8, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Craig Lassig/AP)

Tomislav Ivišić will return to Illinois — and be joined by twin Zvonimir. Which other locals are staying or leaving?

April 7, 2025 at 1:14 p.m.

Tomislav Ivišić announced his return to Illinois. Then he delivered an even bigger bit of news: his twin brother, Zvonimir, has committed to join him after transferring from Arkansas.

Delegates gather for a meeting of the Division I business session at the NCAA annual convention, Jan. 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. (George Walker IV/AP)

How college sports are preparing for ‘seismic change,’ including revenue sharing and new roster limits

April 5, 2025 at 7:58 a.m.

College athletic directors, including at Northwestern and Northern Illinois, have decisions to make on revenue sharing, roster limits and more as a landmark settlement heads to final approval.

Loyola guard Des Watson looks down the court during an NIT quarterfinal against Kent State on March 26, 2025, at Gentile Arena. (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Loyola ends season 25-12 after NIT semifinal loss for the Ramblers’ 2nd straight year with 23 or more wins

April 2, 2025 at 1:47 p.m.

Loyola pulled within 74-73 on senior guard Des Watson’s 3-pointer with 2 minutes, 37 seconds to play, but the Ramblers couldn't pull out the NIT semifinal win.

DePaul coach Doug Bruno argues a call with a referee in the first half against UConn at Gampel Pavilion on Jan. 20, 2024. (Cloe Poisson/Special to the Courant)

DePaul to begin national search for next women’s basketball coach after Doug Bruno steps down

March 28, 2025 at 4:06 p.m.

DePaul women’s basketball coach Doug Bruno is stepping down after 39 seasons and a 786-405 record at the helm of the program.

Loyola's Sheldon Edwards Jr.attempts a 3-pointer during the second half against Kent State in the NIT quarterfinals at Gentile Arena on March 26, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Loyola coach Drew Valentine believes Ramblers’ win to get to NIT semifinal makes ‘a statement about our program’

March 27, 2025 at 4:02 p.m.

Miles Rubin had 18 points, 9 rebounds and two blocks to help Loyola win its NIT quarterfinal against Kent State at home on Wednesday.

Illinois coach Brad Underwood talks with his team during a timeout during the second half against Kentucky at Fiserv Forum on March 23, 2025, in Milwaukee. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

‘Speed dating’ begins for Illinois coach Brad Underwood as the college basketball transfer portal opens

March 25, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The NCAA basketball transfer portal opened less than 24 hours after Kentucky eliminated Illinois in the NCAA Tournament second round. The Illini have decisions to make.

Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams defends Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell during the second round of the men's NCAA Tournament on Sunday March 23, 2025, in Milwaukee. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Turnovers end Illinois’ season in an 84-75 loss to ‘intense’ Kentucky in the 2nd round of NCAA Tournament

March 24, 2025 at 7:46 a.m.

No. 6 seed Illinois already was having trouble keeping up with No. 3 seed Kentucky on Sunday in the second round of the men's NCAA Tournament, and then Koby Brea...

Illinois center Tomislav Ivišić (13) tries to drive around Xavier forward Zach Freemantle in the second half of an NCAA Tournament game on March 21, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

NCAA Tournament notes: Illinois’ Tomislav Ivišić looks to join twin in Sweet 16 — and Brad Underwood’s a B1G fan

March 23, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

If Illinois beats Kentucky in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, Tomislav Ivišić would join twin Zvonimir, a center for Arkansas, in the Sweet 16.

Illinois guards Kasparas Jakucionis (32) and Kylan Boswell (4) celebrate in front of Xavier guard Dante Maddox Jr. as the Illini close out an 86-73 win in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 21, 2025, in Milwaukee. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Kylan Boswell’s defense and leadership a key for Illinois as they look to slow No. 3 seed Kentucky in 2nd round

March 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Illinois must figure out how to stop Kentucky's high-powered offense in their second-round NCAA Tournament game Sunday in Milwaukee.

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