Purdue men off to nightmare start following 2OT buzzer-beating loss to Valparaiso

After dropping their season-opener to No. 15 Gonzaga on Monday, things got significantly worse on Friday in a stunning, 83-80, double-overtime home loss to Valparaiso.

Key Quotes From Matt Painter Ahead of Purdue's Home Opener vs. Valparaiso

Matt Painter shared his thoughts on Purdue’s loss to Gonzaga ahead of Friday’s matchup with Valparaiso. Here are the key quotes from Painter’s press conference.

Women’s basketball suffers close loss against Big Ten opponent in Coach Meier’s first regular season game

With 52 seconds left in the season opener between Bradley and Wisconsin, the Kohl Center scoreboard read 65-65. Junior forward Ellie McDermid had just scored a layup to tie the game after trailing by 11 points at the start of the fourth quarter. The Braves had chipped away at that 53-42 deficit with three made shots from beyond the arc, two of them by junior guard Inia Jones, who led the team off the bench with 13 points.

Luke Ertel makes 23-foot three point jumper extending Purdue's lead over Valparaiso

Bradley Women’s Basketball preview: “Getting one percent better every single day”

It’s a new era for Bradley women’s basketball. After posting a 20-win season last year, the Braves are looking for greater success. The program’s new head coach, former Marquette assistant coach Chaia Meier, knows Central Illinois well. Originally from Normal, Meier’s nearly two decades of coaching have brought her to the Hilltop, where she’s taken the role seriously since arriving.

Tri-Valley trifecta: Vikings volleyball wins first sectional in 17 years in thrilling three-setter

PONTIAC — There’s a saying that frequently gets brought up in the postseason. Hard? Yes. Impossible? No. Tri-Valley volleyball proved that on Thursday as it clashed with Heart of Illinois Conference foe Eureka with their final matchup having the most stakes of any so far: a Class 2A sectional title.

Football Week 10 Preview: Millikin

Setting the Scene: In their final regular-season road contest, the North Central College football team takes on Millikin University Saturday at noon, looking to improve to 8-1 on the year. Series History: The Cardinals hold a 41-37-1 all-time mark in the series and are riding a 20-game winning streak over...

Northwestern Gets Unfortunate Update on Starting QB

Northwestern will face No. 19 Iowa on Saturday without their starting quarterback for the first time this season.

Football Program Taking Shape Under New Head Coach

DePaul Prep’s 2026 football season kicked off with Assistant Admissions Director, Nick Bizzieri leading the team, his first as head coach. Leading the team for his first year as head coach, Bizzieri is prepared to go far this season. In previous years, he was the offensive linemen coach and...

Illinois cancels scheduled football games against Mizzou

Illinois football has canceled its 2027 and 2028 games against Mizzou, the team announced today. Illinois will replace its games against Mizzou with a home-and-home series against Notre Dame. Notre Dame will host Illinois on Sept. 4, 2027, and Illinois will host on Sept. 2, 2028. Mizzou has not announced a replacement for either game.

Teamsters Warn Soldier Field Parking Could Be Unavailable Sunday

More than 1200 Teamsters Local 727 members are walking picket lines at Chicago-area parking lots. Soldier Field gameday parking could be affected Sunday night.

High school playoff games to watch this weekend

Michael O’Brien, Chicago Sun-Times High School Sports Editor, joins John Williams to talk about this weekend’s high school football playoffs and why he doesn’t see a single reason to separate public and private schools for state athletic tournaments. Michael also introduces us to one of the finest high school basketball players in the state.

Iowa vs Northwestern Prediction & Picks: College Football Week 10

Iowa +2.5 was the number all three of the guys took when they taped on November 3. Iowa and Northwestern meet on Saturday, November 7 at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET in Evanston, IL. Here is how it came up on the College Football Picks Week 10 episode.

200-acre South Works site pitched as new lakefront Bears home

Related Midwest says a stadium and entertainment district at the former South Works site would also host concerts and community events. As of late October, the Bears said Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, were their only options.

MLIS Announces Plans to Relocate Corporate Offices in Chicago

CHICAGO, Ill. (Nov. 5, 2026) – Major League Indoor Soccer (MLIS) has announced plans to relocate its corporate offices to a new location in downtown Chicago, marking another step forward in the league’s continued growth. The league’s future offices will be located at 444 W. Lake St., Suite...

Major Construction Underway Around Wrigley Field Ahead of 2027 All-Star Game

Big changes are underway outside Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs have begun a roughly $32 million security project that will install protective vehicle barriers around the ballpark ahead of the 2027 MLB All-Star Game. Construction began October 12 and is now especially visible along Sheffield and Waveland avenues, where sidewalks...

Iowa vs. Northwestern: 3 Bold Predictions as the Hawkeyes Take On the Wildcats

Can Iowa get to 7-2 and set up a serious scenario for a magical run? It starts against a tough Northwestern bunch.

Mount Greenwood Ice Rink Gets New Chiller As Season Approaches

MOUNT GREENWOOD — After confirming Mount Greenwood ice rink would open amid closure rumors, the Chicago Park District is updating the rink’s infrastructure before its opening date later this month. A Park District spokesperson told Block Club on Thursday that a new chiller for the rink had been...

OPRF falls to Lincoln-Way East in 8A playoffs

Despite being a considerable underdog, the Oak Park and River Forest High School football team felt it would put forth a competitive effort against the top seed in the IHSA Class 8A state playoffs, Lincoln-Way East. Friday night in Frankfort, the Huskies indeed hung in for a while. But the...