Richmond arrested after dispute with woman

If Jereme Richmond's basketball plans had worked out, he would be an NBA player deciding his next step during the lockout or he would be...

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  2010 Mr. Basketball of Illinois: Waukegan's Jereme Richmond

Northwestern snatches top shooter from Iowa

Kale Abrahamson was walking on Northwestern’s lakefront Tuesday afternoon when he turned to basketball coach Bill Carmody and asked:...

Records: Tressel made $21.7M at Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jim Tressel made $21.7 million as Ohio State football coach over his decade-long tenure before being ousted for...

Oklahoma linebacker Travis Lewis breaks foot

NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma defensive captain and leading tackler Travis Lewis will miss up to eight weeks with a broken bone in his...

Paterno released from hospital, expected back at practice Wednesday

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Joe Paterno was released from the hospital Tuesday, two days after getting blindsided at Penn State practice by a...

Nothing easy for touted Notre Dame freshmen Lynch, Tuitt

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- At this corresponding moment in April, after less than a handful of workouts, it was easy for Notre Dame defensive...

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  Floyd has his Notre Dame teammates' backing

Persa happy to be back on field

For the record, the first song played at Northwestern's first football practice was "Shining Star" by Earth, Wind and Fire — also...

Henry ready for anything on defense for Illinois

CHAMPAIGN — Trulon Henry is willing to learn any defensive position Illinois coaches ask, but after playing safety last season, he's...

Penn State's Paterno injured in practice collision

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Joe Paterno was hospitalized and undergoing tests on his right arm and hip after a player ran into the 84-year-...

Northwestern's top 5 issues for fall camp

The tweet went out at 11:17 a.m. Monday: “Football is in the air- first day of practice! GO CATS!”

Michigan WR Stonum to redshirt, 2 players suspended

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan coach Brady Hoke seems to be setting the tone for how players in his program will be disciplined.

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  Freshmen spice up Illinois' running attack

6-8 Simeon forward Taylor picks Marquette; Nunn commits to Texas A&M;

Simeon senior Steve Taylor and junior Kendrick Nunn, 2/5 of what figures to be one of the best high school starting lineups in the nation...

LeGrand inspires Rutgers with progress, presence

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Even from a wheelchair, Eric LeGrand is contributing to Rutgers this season.

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  Kelly seeks something special in Notre Dame return game

Photos: Notre Dame spring football

Photos from the spring game and practice.

Crist, Rees wage friendly battle to be Notre Dame's No. 1 QB

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Dayne Crist walked through the auditorium doors first, followed by Tommy Rees, and the two Notre Dame...

Royals' draftee puts football at Nebraska on hold

LINCOLN, Neb. — With millions of dollars potentially at stake, Bubba Starling is putting football at Nebraska on hold until he decides...

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Northwestern snags Minnesota shooting guard

Northwestern has secured a verbal commitment from Sanjay Lumpkin, a 6-foot-6 shooting guard from outside Minneapolis.

Ohio St. takes back 'JT' wristbands from football players

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Two days after several Ohio State freshmen proudly displayed wristbands supporting deposed Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel, the...

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  ESPN confirms GameDay for Notre Dame-Michigan

Irish coach Kelly knows when he'll name QB

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The countdown to the revelation of Notre Dame's starting quarterback has a zero hour: Aug. 22, after the 19th...

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  ND's Kelly has to manage expectations

Kelly talks Notre Dame standards, resources

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Brian Kelly spent the first official day of Notre Dame preseason camp outlining the confidence and Bowl Championship...

Kelly: Notre Dame QB starter to emerge by late August

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Those curious about who will start at quarterback for Notre Dame can circle Aug. 22 with a red marker. That will be...

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  Notre Dame pulls offer for state's top football player

Kelly hints Crist is QB favorite as Notre Dame opens camp

Though Brian Kelly talks about the four quarterbacks he'll sift through during Notre Dame's preseason camp, the reality is the starter for...

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  Notre Dame, five Big Ten teams ranked in coaches poll

DePaul announces non-conference schedule

DePaul announced its remaining eight non-conference games for the 2011-12 season that will be played in addition to appearances in the Old...

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  Larkin leaving DePaul basketball program

Eye injury puts Notre Dame signee Katenda's career in doubt

Eric Katenda's Notre Dame basketball career already was delayed thanks to NCAA Clearinghouse red tape. Now it may never begin at all.

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  Notre Dame's Abromaitis makes World University Games roster

Arizona State could partner with Cubs in Mesa

The Arizona Republic reports: The Cubs may be sharing their new spring training complex in Mesa starting in 2014 with a...

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  Cubs game action

Illinois-West Virginia to scrimmage in Italy

Illinois and West Virginia will scrimmage while both teams are playing exhibition games in Italy later this month.

Big Ten football to feature 9-game league schedule

Beginning in 2017, the Big Ten’s football schedule will include nine conference games for the first time since the 1983 and '84...

Notre Dame lands Indy DT for commitment No. 13

Notre Dame has continued its efforts to fortify its defensive front in recruiting, and this time it didn't rack up too many miles to do so.

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  Notre Dame reinstates Floyd to football team

Phillips' work far from done at Northwestern

Northwestern President Morton Schapiro calls Jim Phillips "one of the most talented, energetic and hard-working persons I have ever met."

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  NU fans have voice in new basketball court

Pelini: Huskers 'right on the cusp' of championship

LINCOLN, Neb. — Nebraska coach Bo Pelini is going into his new conference conceding nothing, and setting his sights on a Big Ten...

UIC transfer Humes granted immediate eligibility by NCAA

Illinois-Chicago transfer Hayden Humes was granted a legislative relief waiver after leaving Toledo, providing him with immediate...

Notre Dame's Kelly unconcerned with view of Floyd discipline

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Michael Floyd is back, and Brian Kelly insists that was never a given even after Notre Dame's star receiver passed...

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  Kelly has all he needs to win with Irish

NU's Phillips agrees to contract extension through 2020

In the end, Jim Phillips' loyalty to Northwestern and desire to remain in Chicago won out over the pull of his alma mater, Illinois.

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  NU's Fitzgerald would welcome more Wrigley games

Former Notre Dame forward Scott headed to Spain

Carleton Scott left Notre Dame with one season of eligibility left, only to watch the NBA bypass him on draft night.

Illinois linebacker Williams faces court date

A court date has been set for Illinois linebacker Ashante Williams, who was charged with drunk driving over the weekend, according to the...

Illinois in the running for 'P. Diddy' son

Scout.com reports: Illinois has joined the list of schools recruiting Justin Combs, a 5-foot-9 cornerback from Iona Prep in...

En route to Turkey, Deron Williams to compete in Illini alumni game

Before taking off to play in Turkey during the NBA lockout, Deron Williams will face some of his former teammates.

Saint Louis' Majerus undergoes heart procedure

ST. LOUIS — Saint Louis is set to hold the first in a series of open practices without coach Rick Majerus, who had a stent...

Duke eyes possible NCAA recruiting violation

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke is investigating whether an NCAA recruiting rule was violated when coach Mike Krzyzewski reportedly offered a...

'Persa Strong' billboards in Chicago, Bristol for NU QB

Northwestern is going into the heart of college football country -- Bristol, Conn. -- to promote Dan Persa's Heisman Trophy campaign.

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  Illinois linebacker Williams suspended

Duke investigating possible NCAA recruiting violation

DURHAM, N.C. — Duke is investigating whether an NCAA recruiting rule was violated when coach Mike Krzyzewski reportedly offered a...

Illini linebacker Wilson signs with Saints

Illinois linebacker Martez Wilson signed a four-year contract with the Saints, the team announced Saturday.

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  Tweets from the Bears beat: Biggs, McClure, Pompei and Haugh

Zook's goal: avoid letdown

Exhaustion followed a triple-overtime loss to Michigan last season for Illinois.

Notre Dame, Gonzaga hoops set for Nov. 30

One more big date in a challenging non-conference basketball slate is locked in for Notre Dame.

Greenstein: Big Ten season could start earlier

Bret Bielema attended his first Big Ten meeting of head coaches in 2006.

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  Teddy Greenstein: Delany to Big Ten coaches: Watch your step

ESPN's Herbstreit: Notre Dame's key is the 'D'

Kirk Herbstreit's relationship with Notre Dame football dates to Lindsey Nelson doing the Irish highlights on Sunday mornings when the...

Bears add former NIU wide receiver Hurd

Roy Williams might not be the only big receiver being imported to Chicago from Dallas.

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  Bears training camp in Bourbonnais

Zook has plenty of holes to fill

Coach Ron Zook didn't beg defensive tackle Corey Liuget, linebacker Martez Wilson and running back Mikel Leshoure to stay another season...

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  Persa says he can improve upon All-Big Ten season

Iowa's Ferentz: Nebraska addition 'fantastic thing' for Big Ten

Kirk Ferentz said that when he arrived at Iowa City in 1981 as the Hawkeyes’ offensive line coach, the state had more Nebraska fans...

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  Minnesota's Kill putting faith in QB Gray

Michigan State's Dantonio: Tressel a 'tragic hero'

For eight years total, at two different stops, Mark Dantonio coached for Jim Tressel. So it should not surprise anyone that the current...

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  Nebraska prepares for Big Ten baptism