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The State Farm Center in Champaign.
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2 months ago
IHSA boys state basketball tournament returns to Champaign this week

More than 34,000 fans expected as 16 teams compete at State Farm Center March 12–14.

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) is unable to catch a two-point conversion as Seattle Seahawks' Coby Bryant (8) and Josh Jobe, rear, defend during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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2 months ago
Chicago Bears agree to deals with safety Coby Bryant, LB Devin Bush Jr., AP sources say

The 26-year-old Bryant — named after the Los Angeles Lakers great — was a key part of a defense that allowed the fewest points in the NFL and helped Seattle win its second Super Bowl championship last season.

From left, Iowa's Alvaro Folgueiras shoots against Nebraska's Rienk Mast, Sam Hoiberg, Pryce Sandfort and Cale Jacobsen during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
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2 months ago
No. 3 Michigan looks to repeat as Big Ten Tournament champion with bigger goals on horizon

Michigan, No. 8 Michigan State, No. 9 Illinois and No. 11 Nebraska earned byes through the first three rounds and will begin play in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Illinois' Keaton Wagler advances the ball as Oregon's Drew Carter pursues during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
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2 months ago
Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg and Dusty May and Illinois’ Keaton Wagler take top AP All-Big Ten honors

Illinois’ Keaton Wagler was the unanimous choice for freshman of the year in voting by a panel of 16 media members who cover the Big Ten.

In 2024, Allen was finally elected by the Hall of Fame’s veterans committee.
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2 months ago
Doctor’s 20-year quest helps baseball star Dick Allen reach the Hall of Fame

Champaign physician Dr. Fletcher turns decades-long advocacy into a book and upcoming documentary about the overlooked slugger and his legacy.

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2 months ago
High school state girls basketball tournament wraps up Saturday

Glenwood and Mount Pulaski girls basketball teams play for state championships Saturday.

FILE - Chicago Bears middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds looks on during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 2, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
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2 months ago
Bears release linebacker Tremaine Edmunds after granting him permission to seek trade

The 27-year-old Edmunds was entering the final season of a four-year, $72 million contract he signed in 2023.

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2 months ago
It’s easier to follow CapitolCityNow on Google News. Here’s how

Using Google Preferred makes it easier to get our news any time you want it.

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno, left, redircts a shot into the glove of Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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2 months ago
Rebuilding Blackhawks add more draft picks in another sale ahead of the NHL trade deadline

Moving toward the end of another losing season, Chicago is selling ahead of Friday’s 3 p.m. EST deadline.

FILE - Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore runs after making a catch against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football divisional playoff game, Jan. 18, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
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2 months ago
Bills are getting receiver D.J. Moore in a trade with the Bears, AP sources say

Brady coached Moore, who is entering his ninth NFL season, as offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers in 2020 and ’21.

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