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Illinois guard Destiny Jackson (2) passes the ball past Vanderbilt forward Sacha Washington (35) and guard Jada Brown (2) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Monday, March 23, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

NCAA Tournament: Season ends for Illinois women with a 75-57 loss to No. 2 seed Vanderbilt

March 23, 2026 at 8:32 p.m.

Seventh-seeded Illinois came in with the youngest team in this tournament after having to replace four starters. The Illini shot less than 30% from the field in the loss.

Illinois guard Destiny Jackson (2) pulls down a loose ball past Colorado forward Anaëlle Dutat, right, during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

NCAA Tournament: Destiny Jackson’s big 4th quarter helps young Illinois team open with 66-57 win over Colorado

March 22, 2026 at 12:31 a.m.

Cearah Parchment scored 21 points, and No. 7 seed Illinois beat No. 10 seed Colorado 66-57 on Saturday night in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Illinois' Tomislav Ivišić reacts after a basket during the first half against Tennessee in the Music City Madness at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 6, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. Ivišić scored 16 points in the Illini's 75-62 win. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

No. 14 Illinois uses big second-half run to beat No. 13 Tennessee 75-62 in Music City Madness

December 6, 2025 at 9:48 p.m.

Tomislav Ivišić and Keaton Wagler each scored 16 points and No. 14 Illinois beat No. 13 Tennessee 75-62 on Saturday night in the second part of the Music City Madness.

North Carolina's Seth Trimble dunks against Memphis during the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic exhibition on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

March Madness in October? Top programs using exhibitions to cash in and check team chemistry.

October 16, 2025 at 7:26 a.m.

The last weekend of October now looks like the second week of March Madness even though the games don't count.

Titans coach Brian Callahan reacts on the sideline during the first half against the Cardinals on Oct. 5, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Tennessee Titans’ Brian Callahan is 1st NFL coach fired this season — 6 games into his 2nd year

October 13, 2025 at 5:27 p.m.

Of the 241 NFL coaches who have coached at least 20 games or more since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970, Brian Callahan ranks 237th with a .174 winning percentage.

Handful of college athletes sue NCAA over its redshirt rule in a case that could cover thousands

September 3, 2025 at 10:51 a.m.

A group of 10 plaintiffs is suing the NCAA over its redshirt rule that puts restrictions on the five years the athletes have to practice, play and graduate from college.

Fans gather for the MLB Speedway Classic baseball game at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Play was resumed today after yesterday’s weather delay. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Play ball, take 2: Atlanta Braves take the MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol after rain suspension

August 4, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

A record crowd of 91,032 for a regular-season MLB game got to see all the pomp and pageantry with the MLB Speedway Classic before the rain washed out the game...

The field is covered up during a rain delay at the MLB Speedway Classic between the Braves and the Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds make history at Bristol Motor Speedway — but game suspended for rain

August 2, 2025 at 10:38 p.m.

The MLB Speedway Classic was suspended in the first inning because of rain, soaking a record-breaking crowd for the first regular-season game in Tennessee.

MLB Speedway Classic Open House Event marking the construction of a baseball field at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn., Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (Ben Earp/Ben Earp Photography via AP)

From race track to MLB field: Bristol’s transformation shifts into high gear for Reds-Braves

June 24, 2025 at 3:08 p.m.

Turning Bristol Motor Speedway into a baseball field worthy of hosting Major League Baseball takes time and a plan.

Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler brings the ball up the court against Kentucky in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament on March 28, 2025, in Indianapolis. (Michael Conroy/AP)

NCAA pushes back on Zakai Zeigler’s lawsuit seeking a 5th year of Division I eligibility in 5 years

June 4, 2025 at 4:55 p.m.

Zakai Zeigler sued the NCAA on May 20 over its rules limiting him to four seasons in a five-year window as an unlawful restraint of trade under both federal and...

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