RARE PHOTOS: 14 - The Real Truth

Just Sayin’: Calling off January fan convention is the White Sox’ latest ‘mediocre’ move

Not even explaining why invites the public to speculate that Sox bigwigs don’t have the stomach for being questioned and criticized, perhaps even booed as Tom Ricketts was at the Cubs Convention in 2020.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2022

‘It’s been a long journey’: Twins Chase and Sydney Brown went from Canada to Florida to Champaign — and now they’re propelling Illinois football’s resurgence

With 21 seconds to play and Illinois holding a 12-point lead over Minnesota, safety Sydney Brown came down with his first interception of the season. It was a sunny but chilly fall Saturday, and the 45,683 fans who bundled up to celebrate homecoming let out a roar loud enough to…

Chicago Tribune · Oct 21, 2022

Just Sayin’: Illinois football has gone gonzo! How far will the Orange and Blue Express go?

After pounding Minnesota 26-14 to get to 6-1, the Illini head into a bye week with a Big Ten West title looking like a real possibility.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 16, 2022

Forde-Yard Dash: Heisman Race Is Coming Into Focus

This year’s pool of contenders is large, but a lot thinner if we assume the usual formula wins out.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 10, 2022

Ranking Heisman Trophy contenders after Week 5 of college football

Ranking the top 25 Heisman contenders after Week 5 – We had to drop Stetson a little after Saturday's game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 3, 2022

A good Bret: Visiting Illinois routs Wisconsin

Bielema returns to Madison and gets Illini’s first victory there since 2002

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022

The Top 25, Week 5: College football games and players to watch, plus early 2023 NFL draft picks

Welcome to The Top 25, a weekly rundown of the best of college football.

Tribune News Service · Sep 30, 2022

Big Game Hunting: Wisconsin fans don’t like Bret Bielema now? Just imagine if Illinois wins

If you close your eyes and concentrate, you can already hear the lusty boos that are waiting for Bielema at Camp Randall Stadium, where he returns for the first time on Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2022

Wisconsin vs Illinois Prediction, Game Preview

Wisconsin vs Illinois game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 5 game on Saturday, October 1

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 27, 2022

Ranking Heisman Trophy contenders after Week 4 of college football

Ranking the top 25 Heisman contenders after Week 4 – here comes UGA TE Brock Bowers

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 26, 2022