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FILE - The Big Ten logo is seen on the field at Husky Stadium during an NCAA college football game, Oct. 25, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
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4 weeks ago
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti ‘optimistic’ College Football Playoff will expand from 12 to 24

That window was scheduled to end Friday but Petitti indicated during his remarks at Big Ten men’s basketball media day that the deadline had been extended.

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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4 weeks ago
Bears have opportunity to show again they’ve gained the upper hand in their rivalry with Packers

Chicago has won three of its past four meetings with the Packers, who had beaten the Bears 11 straight times from 2019-24.

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Erick Fedde, middle, hands the game ball to manager Will Venable, right, for a pitching change during the fifth inning of Game 4 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)
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4 weeks ago
White Sox look to bounce back after 2 straight losses to Guardians at home in ALDS

The White Sox are going to a winner-take-all finale in their AL Division Series against Cleveland after a pair of disappointing defeats

FILE - Former NFL coach and University of Pittsburgh alumnus, Mike Ditka speaks at a news conference for the retirement of the number 75 jersey for former Pittsburgh offensive lineman Jim Covert before an NCAA football game between the Pittsburgh and the Notre Dame, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
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4 weeks ago
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear, dies at 86

Ditka’s family announced the death on Friday in a statement.

Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami of Japan, runs onto the field for a baseball workout, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in Chicago, ahead of Wednesday's Game 3 in the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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1 month ago
White Sox looking to eliminate Guardians at home in AL Division Series

Chicago leads Cleveland 2-0 in their best-of-five AL Division Series going into Game 3 on Wednesday at Rate Field.

Team owner Michael Jordan looks on during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)
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1 month ago
Michael Jordan makes $10 million commitment to UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother

Jordan played for the Tar Heels from 1981-84, making the game winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship game as a freshman.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson watches warmups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Chicago, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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1 month ago
Chicago Bears rolling along nicely with Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury

“We are playing pretty good complementary football, something that we got to do each and every week to be at our best,” coach Ben Johnson said.

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1 month ago
Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, Antonio Harris propel Purdue to 24-17 victory over Illinois

The win also snapped Purdue’s 19-game Big Ten losing streak.

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1 month ago
Brungard points the way for Youngstown State in 28-16 win over Southern Illinois

DJ Williams threw for 288 yards and was intercepted once, and Kyle Thomas caught eight passes for 155 yards for the Salukis (3-3, 1-1).

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1 month ago
Josh Holst, Myles Green spark South Dakota State to 31-14 victory over Illinois State

Roy totaled 141 yards on 16-for-32 passing with two interceptions for Illinois State.

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