Healthy at last, Tracy Abrams scores career-high 31 as Illinois cruises
Tracy Abrams proved that he was back in top shape — or even better — when he scored a career-high 31 points and led Illinois in a 92-73 drubbing of...
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As Olympic gymnastics flourishes, sport struggles in high schools
When gymnast Chris Waller entered the Palau d'Esports de Barcelona before the pommel horse final of the 1992 Summer Olympic Games, he flashed back to his Illinois high school state...
Bears rookie Jordan Howard wants to make most of opportunity
Imagine dedicating you time, sweat and tears to one thing for your entire life and then all of a sudden, it's almost ripped away from you. That hypothetical almost became...
Bayern Munich and AC Milan put on friendly show at Soldier Field
Two of the world's historically elite soccer teams showcased the world's favorite sport at Soldier Field on Wednesday night, and despite other attractions in town, fans took advantage of the...
Soccer elites Bayern Munich and AC Milan to square off at Soldier Field
Soldier Field has been home to soccer's elite this summer and it will be once again Wednesday night when players from AC Milan and Bayern Munich square off. The two...
Tom Ricketts says Aroldis Chapman ‘has respected the process’
Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts did something few sports owners do before giving the OK to complete the Aroldis Chapman trade: He spoke with Chapman. After talking to the closer and...
Scenes from Big Ten media days: Nebraska, MSU punters foremost on minds
Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald has been through tragedies in sports, but he said that doesn't mean he has all the answers to help Michigan State and Nebraska cope with the...
Theo Epstein, Jed Hoyer and soundtrack of their lives
Many people have heard of Cubs president Theo Epstein and general manager Jed Hoyer's strong relationship. But how many know it has a soundtrack? Well, a one-song soundtrack. The two...
Retirement is not in Bears kicker Robbie Gould’s plans
Robbie Gould says the Bears should have him to kick around for a few more years. "I want to play as long as they let me play," Gould, 34, said...
Blackhawk legends Bobby Hull, Tony Esposito, Pierre Pilote remember Gordie Howe
Three Blackhawks Hall of Famers remembered of one of hockey's greatest players on Sunday. Bobby Hull, Tony Esposito and Pierre Pilote shared memories of Gordie Howe, who died in June,...