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Illinois center Kofi Cockburn goes for a dunk as Minnesota center Liam Robbins defends in the second half Dec. 15, 2020, in Champaign.

4 takeaways from Illinois’ 92-65 rout of Minnesota in the Big Ten opener, including Kofi Cockburn’s ‘motor’ racing for a career-high 33 points

December 16, 2020 at 7:49 a.m.

After Illinois lost to Missouri on Saturday, Illini guards Ayo Dosunmu and Trent Frazier separately made the same vow to coach Brad Underwood. They promised, we've got this. "When you...

DePaul coach Dave Leitao reacts to a call in a Big East Tournament game against Xavier on March 11, 2020, in New York.

DePaul extends its pause in men’s basketball and postpones 2 more Big East games because of COVID-19 cases. The Blue Demons have yet to play this season.

December 14, 2020 at 10:06 p.m.

The DePaul men's basketball team will remain on pause after additional positive COVID-19 tests, postponing two more games for the Blue Demons, who have yet to play a game this...

Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz at practice on Aug. 20, 2013, in Evanston.

Mike Hankwitz, the longtime Northwestern defensive coordinator, will retire after this season

December 14, 2020 at 10:35 p.m.

Northwestern defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz will retire after this season, the school confirmed Monday. Hankwitz, 73, told 247Sports.com he informed head coach Pat Fitzgerald of his plans before the season....

Jim Phillips named the new commissioner of the ACC. The Northwestern AD was seen as a favorite for last year’s Big Ten job.

December 14, 2020 at 9:31 p.m.

Jim Phillips is leaving Northwestern after 13 years as athletic director to become the Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner. Phillips, a Chicago native, replaces retiring ACC Commissioner John Swofford. He starts...

Army head coach Jeff Monken cheers during the second half a game against the Navy on Dec. 8, 2018.

Who will be the next football coach at Illinois? Here are 9 potential candidates.

December 14, 2020 at 10:05 p.m.

Illinois is moving on to its fourth football coach since 2011 after firing Lovie Smith on Sunday. The inability to find long-term stability and consistency has plagued the program, which...

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh stands on the sideline during the first quarter of the team's game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020.

Big Ten football takeaways after Week 8, including Michigan facing a decision on Jim Harbaugh — and what’s the point of Champions Week?

December 14, 2020 at 12:55 p.m.

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald speculated the Wildcats would be 70-point underdogs in the Big Ten championship game against No. 4 Ohio State. So far, oddsmakers have them as mere 201/2-point...

Illinois coach Lovie Smith talks to his players during a timeout in the fourth quarter against Purdueat Memorial Stadium on Oct. 31, 2020.

Lovie Smith fired as Illinois football coach after going 17-39 in 5 seasons: ‘It was about competitiveness, the way we won and the way we lost’

December 14, 2020 at 9:07 a.m.

When Illinois hired Lovie Smith in 2016, players gave him a standing ovation and he set the struggling football program's sights on winning Big Ten championships. The luster of having...

Illinois' Ayo Dosunmu, center, reacts after an offensive foul was called on him during the second half.

3 takeaways from No. 6 Illinois’ 81-78 loss to Missouri, including Ayo Dosunmu’s career night and ‘so many silly fouls’

December 13, 2020 at 6:04 p.m.

Illinois guard Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 36 points Saturday night against Missouri — and the Illini still couldn't pick up a victory against their rival. No. 6 Illinois lost...

Illinois coach Lovie Smith, center, talks to players and fellow coaches in the second quarter against Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020.

Column: Illinois talks the talk but doesn’t walk the walk in a 28-10 loss to Northwestern, proving the Illini are the ‘little brother’ in the Land of Lincoln rivalry

December 12, 2020 at 7:16 p.m.

After losing for a fifth straight time to Northwestern and Pat Fitzgerald, Illinois coach Lovie Smith was asked about his counterpart's overall success. Coaches are used to praising each other....

Northwestern defensive back Greg Newsome II, right, breaks up a pass intended for Purdue tight end Payne Durham (87) during the fourth quarter in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020.

Greg Newsome II has been a vital part of Northwestern’s defense with his shutdown pass coverage: ‘I don’t like seeing receivers catch footballs’

December 11, 2020 at 1:36 p.m.

Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome II takes time early in games to greet his opponent with a warning. "After every first play, I tell the receiver: 'I'm on your hip all...

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