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3 weeks ago
Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski
Leo is a White Sox fan dating to his days growing up in Chicago.
3 weeks ago
Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
3 weeks ago
Illini’s Kylan Boswell signs with Charlotte Hornets after NBA draft
Boswell, who went undrafted in the 2026 NBA draft, was a key player in Illinois' Final Four run.
3 weeks ago
Ticket bots, ‘predatory’ loans are in Pritzker’s crosshairs
Governor wants to make it easier for "families to just enjoy a night out."
3 weeks ago
Memorial Health Championship in full swing in Springfield
Organizers are also offering additional attractions beyond golf, including food trucks, the Scheels Fan Zone and Family Fun Day on Saturday, which features a superhero theme for children and families.
4 weeks ago
Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’
People in Illinois lost more than $7.7 billion gambling last year. As lawmakers increasingly bet on gambling to pay the state’s bills, they have only spare change to treat compulsive gamblers.
4 weeks ago
Byram says he’s ready for his new opportunity as the No. 1 defenseman for the Blackhawks
“To be honest, I feel like I’ve just been preparing for an opportunity like this for a long time,” Byram said Wednesday.
4 weeks ago
Keaton Wagler’s whirlwind leap from only two Power Five offers to the Clippers as the No. 5 pick
“It’s kind of crazy just seeing how fast things moved, especially kind of being underrecruited and underrated,” he said.
4 weeks ago
Chicago Cubs acquire left-hander David Peterson in a trade with the New York Mets
The Cubs placed Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday, adding to their injury woes in their rotation. Brown has a neck strain, and Cabrera is sidelined with a left hamstring strain.
4 weeks ago
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea
South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.
4 weeks ago
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.
4 weeks ago
As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun
While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
4 weeks ago
Keaton Wagler goes #5 to the LA Clippers in 2026 NBA draft
Wagler becomes the second-highest draft pick ever at Illinois, and the highest since Deron Williams went No. 3 overall in 2005.
4 weeks ago
Sabres land No. 4 draft pick in trading Byram to Blackhawks. Capitals acquire Kyrou from Blues
Chicago also acquired hard-hitting forward Jordan Greenway.
4 weeks ago
Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera headed to IL after being carted off the field with a left leg injury
Cabrera has a left hamstring/adductor strain.
4 weeks ago
Cubs manager Craig Counsell perplexed by rainout and irked by ‘terrible rule’
“Major League Baseball tells you the game’s canceled, and that’s it. Especially on the road. That’s all you get,” he said.
4 weeks ago
NBA draft provides another look at Bryson Graham’s vision for the rebuilding Chicago Bulls
“We’re definitely not where we want to be, but we’re establishing an identity," Graham said.
4 weeks ago
US eases restriction on Iran’s World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran's World Cup team, allowing the squad to travel into the country two days before its next match, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday.
4 weeks ago
Mavericks announce hiring of Dusty May as coach hours before the start of the NBA draft
The Dallas Mavericks officially announced Dusty May as their new coach just a few hours before entering the NBA draft with the ninth pick on Tuesday night.
4 weeks ago
Northwestern center Jackson Carsello gets injunction restoring eligibility for 2026 season
The NCAA ruled the 2021 season should have counted as Carsello's redshirt season, arguing he was healthy enough to have played.
