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Colleen Kane

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College sports writer for the Chicago Tribune; previously Bears, White Sox. Ideas/tips: ckane@chicagotribune.com

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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Northwestern crushes Penn State 34-13 to christen new Ryan Field on historic night for football program. “I felt like I was in the best dream of my life.” www.chicagotribune.com/2026/10/03/n...
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Northwestern crushes Penn State 34-13 to christen new Ryan Field on historic night for football program
Northwestern coach David Braun called the opening of new Ryan Field — and the Wildcats’ 34-13 win over Penn State on Friday — “something that dreams are made of.”
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
As Northwestern prepares to open the new Ryan Field tonight, here's a primer on the $875 million stadium. Features, food, tickets, path to opening night, Big Ten comparison and reaction: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/10/01/n...
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Northwestern opens the new Ryan Field on Friday. Here’s what to know about the $875 million stadium.
Check out details on the new Ryan Field, including special features, food options, ticket prices and more.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Aneyas Williams and Notre Dame — with lawnmower celebration flap in the past — look for run game to blossom. What Williams had to say this week about the celebration, Marcus Freeman’s apology, putting pressure on himself and seizing opportunities: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/10/02/n...
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Aneyas Williams and Notre Dame — with lawnmower celebration flap in the past — look for run game to blossom
Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams bounced back from a viral celebration hiccup to put together a solid performance last week.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Northwestern GM Christian Sarkisian talked about his move from the NFL to college, his Wildcats roots and his work with coach David Braun to get the football program where they want it to go: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/25/n...
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What does a college GM job entail? Northwestern’s Christian Sarkisian gives a look after moving from the NFL.
Many college football programs have looked to the NFL to fill their GM jobs in an era of uncertain player eligibility, contracts and salary caps.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore was "like a baby deer" when he first started playing DB, but he has turned himself into one of the top players in the country. How Moore got here with a humble improvement mindset, mature perspective and his family's influence: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/18/l...
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How a studious approach, shaped by his parents, helped Notre Dame’s Leonard Moore become the nation’s top DB
Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore vaulted from a three-star recruit to a unanimous All-American. And now he’s crafting a follow-up.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Notre Dame captain Adon Shuler wants to carry on his late father’s legacy of being ‘a light in the room’
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Notre Dame captain Adon Shuler wants to carry on his late father’s legacy of being ‘a light in the room’
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
“Anybody who sits there and says we don’t have enough talent — you don’t have enough creativity. And as long as I’ve been around Coach Kelly, that has never been an issue." On Northwestern looking to Chip Kelly to cook up something interesting on offense: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/04/c...
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Northwestern needs the Chip Kelly-Aidan Chiles pairing to cook up something more interesting on offense
Will new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly succeed with Northwestern’s talent? “As long as I’ve been around Coach Kelly, (creativity) has never been an issue.”
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
CJ Carr, the grandson of Michigan legends, became the QB tasked with ending Notre Dame's title drought. On how Carr’s competitiveness, family and love of football from the time he was a kid pushed him toward this moment: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/03/c...
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How CJ Carr, the grandson of Michigan legends, became the QB tasked with ending Notre Dame’s title drought
CJ Carr’s football trajectory in many ways seems like it was destined, except for one big wrinkle: The QB with Michigan in his blood picked Notre Dame.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
5 questions for Notre Dame football: - How will the Irish fare in the running game? - Will CJ Carr make a run at the Heisman Trophy? - What’s the ceiling for the Irish defense? - Who will emerge as Carr’s top targets? - Will the Irish turn last season’s disappointment into a title run?
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5 questions for Notre Dame football, including Jeremiyah Love’s replacement and CJ Carr’s encore
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
5 questions for Northwestern football, including what the offense can do under Chip Kelly and Aidan Chiles
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5 questions for Northwestern football, including what the offense can do under Chip Kelly and Aidan Chiles
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Rob Harley, Northern Illinois’ interim coach, is operating with a mindset that he’s building for the long term
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Rob Harley, Northern Illinois’ interim coach, is operating with a mindset that he’s building for the long term
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
WNBA players want teams to nip hateful online rhetoric in the bud — and fans to focus on the basketball
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WNBA players want teams to nip hateful online rhetoric in the bud — and fans to focus on the basketball
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
NIU and UIC can ‘do something really special’ in milestone appearances in NCAA baseball regionals
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NIU and UIC can ‘do something really special’ in milestone appearances in NCAA baseball regionals
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Northwestern lacrosse wins ninth national title with a 14-11 victory over North Carolina. Story and photos from the day in Evanston: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/24/n...
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Northwestern lacrosse wins national title 14-11 over North Carolina — 1st team in 40 years to win it at home
Northwestern’s 14-11 win over North Carolina gave the Wildcats their ninth women’s lacrosse national championship.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Northwestern 1 win away from 9th NCAA women’s lacrosse title after 16-11 victory over Johns Hopkins
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Northwestern 1 win away from 9th NCAA women’s lacrosse title after 16-11 victory over Johns Hopkins
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Top-seeded Northwestern looks to deliver a title at home in 1st NCAA Division I women's lacrosse Final Four in Midwest. Story ahead of this afternoon’s semifinals: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/21/n...
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Top-seeded Northwestern looks to deliver a title at home in 1st NCAA women’s lacrosse Final Four in Midwest
Northwestern faces Johns Hopkins at home Friday at Martin Stadium in the first NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse semifinals hosted outside of the Eastern time zone.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
What do mid-major coaches think of NCAA Tournament expansion? I talked with Loyola’s Drew Valentine, UIC’s Rob Esahn and Valpo’s Roger Powell Jr. about expansion, whether it will help their conferences and the challenges of building a schedule in this era:
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Will NCAA Tournament expansion help the mid-majors? ‘The fans love the Cinderella story.’
Loyola’s Drew Valentine, UIC’s Rob Ehsan and Valparaiso’s Roger Powell Jr. support the expanded, 76-team NCAA Tournament. But will it help their teams?
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
The Big Ten will host its first women’s volleyball conference tournament in 2026 in Indiana. Here are the details: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/16/b...
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Big Ten will host its 1st women’s volleyball conference tournament in 2026 in Indiana
The Big Ten looks to capitalize on and promote the growth of women’s volleyball with its first conference tournament in 2026.
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Julia Poe @juliapoe.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Early story on the Bulls cleaning house (lots more to come):
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Chicago Bulls clean house in the front office, firing VP Artūras Karnišovas and GM Marc Eversley
The Chicago Bulls missed the playoffs in five of the six seasons with Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley at the helm.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
The whole country is getting to witness the joys of Illinois freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirković during the Final Four run. On their viral moments on and off the court, their connection and how they have risen to the occasion for the Illini: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/01/i...
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Illinois freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirković garner national attention on road to Final Four
Keaton Wagler and David Mirković have been the revelations that have cemented this team as one of the best in Illinois history ahead of the Final Four.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
“He and I have been on this journey for a long time together, stood in a lot of tunnels and had a lot of high moments and some hard ones.” Josh Whitman had patience with Brad Underwood as he revived Illini basketball. Now they’re going to the Final Four. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/30/i...
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Illinois AD Josh Whitman’s patience with Brad Underwood pays off in 1st Final Four since 2005
Illinois’ journey back to the Final Four required patience from coach Brad Underwood and athletic director Josh Whitman.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Tomislav Ivisic saw the arena mic after the win over Iowa and decided to go for the I-L-L cheer. “I thought, ‘Let’s try it. It’s my time.’”
 After 21 years, it’s the Illini’s time again. They are headed to the Final Four. The story from the celebration: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/28/i...
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Illinois earns trip to Final Four for 1st time in 21 years with win over Iowa: ‘We knew we had something special’
Illinois beat Iowa 71-59 in the South Region final of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, earning a spot in the Final Four for the first time since 2005.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Elite Eight notes: A better Bennett Stirtz, Illinois letdown watch and Iowa’s Cinderella status
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Elite Eight notes: A better Bennett Stirtz, Illinois letdown watch and Iowa’s Cinderella status
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
The beauty of the Illinois-Iowa Elite Eight matchup is the paths the players and coaches took to get there
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The beauty of the Illinois-Iowa Elite Eight matchup is the paths the players and coaches took to get there
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Illinois big men rediscover their nastiness in advancing to the Sweet 16: "That’s a recipe to win for us" On a good showing for David Mirkovic and Tomislav Ivisic in the Illini's first two NCAA Tournament games: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/23/i...
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Illinois big men rediscover their nastiness in advancing to the Sweet 16: ‘That’s a recipe to win for us’
Whether it was their size advantage against the lower-seeded teams or Brad Underwood’s challenge in the days after, Illinois — particularly its big men — showed the nastiness is still there.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Andrej Stojaković scored 21 points, helping No. 3 seed Illinois beat No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night in the NCAA Tournament. The Illini advance to play Houston in the Sweet 16. @colleenkane.bsky.social reporting from Greenville, S.C.
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NCAA Tournament: Illinois puts on a show in 76-55 win over VCU to advance to Sweet 16
Andrej Stojaković scored 21 points, helping No. 3 seed Illinois beat No. 11 seed VCU on Saturday night in the NCAA Tournament. The Illini advance to play Houston in the Sweet 16.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
For Illinois’ Andrej Stojaković, a season of change — and winning — results in his 1st NCAA Tournament www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/21/a...
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For Illinois’ Andrej Stojaković, a season of change — and winning — results in his 1st NCAA Tournament
Illinois has asked Andrej Stojaković to be more than just a scorer in his first season on an NCAA Tournament team.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Two months before Selection Sunday, a widespread college basketball game-fixing scandal was revealed. How can the NCAA stop it from happening again? 📝 @colleenkane.bsky.social
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How the NCAA tries to ensure game integrity amid a sports betting boom and the latest point-shaving scandal
Two months before Selection Sunday, a widespread college basketball game-fixing scandal was revealed. How can the NCAA stop it from happening again?
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
David Mirković set an Illinois freshman NCAA Tournament record with 29 points and an overall Illinois tournament record with 17 rebounds to lead the No. 3 seed Illini to a 105-70 win over No. 14 seed Penn. "He just wants to rip your head off,” coach Brad Underwood said. 📝 @colleenkane.bsky.social
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David Mirković has record night for Illinois. ‘He just wants to rip your head off,’ coach Brad Underwood says.
David Mirković set an Illinois freshman NCAA Tournament record with 29 points and an overall Illinois tournament record with 17 rebounds in Thursday’s first-round win.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Illinois turned a 10-point halftime lead into a 105-70 rout, wearing Penn down with its powerful, deep offense to advance to Saturday’s second round against No. 11 seed VCU. @colleenkane.bsky.social reporting from Greenville, S.C.
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NCAA Tournament: Illinois routs Penn 105-70 behind David Mirković’s big night to advance to 2nd round
Illinois turned a 10-point halftime lead into a 105-70 rout, wearing Penn down with its powerful, deep offense to advance to Saturday’s second round against No. 11 seed VCU.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Penn coach Fran McCaffery said TJ Power wasn’t up for practicing Wednesday as he deals with an illness ahead of the NCAA Tournament game against Illinois. 📝 @colleenkane.bsky.social
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Illinois NCAA Tournament notes: Penn’s TJ Power sits out practice with illness; Ethan Roberts out for the year
Penn coach Fran McCaffery said TJ Power wasn’t up for practicing Wednesday as he deals with an illness ahead of the NCAA Tournament game against Illinois.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
“The sense of urgency has to be there. You can’t come out lackadaisical and not being mentally prepared.” On a team headlined by freshmen, Kylan Boswell is Illinois’ voice of experience in this NCAA Tournament. 📝 @colleenkane.bsky.social
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For Illinois guard Kylan Boswell, an NCAA Tournament veteran, the time for leadership is now
On an Illinois team headlined by freshmen Keaton Wagler and David Mirković, Kylan Boswell is the voice of experience in this NCAA Tournament.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Illinois has lost 5 of its last 9 games and has some clear issues. Can the talented Illini fix them to make a deep NCAA Tournament run?
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Can Illinois make a deep NCAA Tournament run? 4 potential pitfalls to avoid to prevent another early exit.
Illinois has lost five of its last nine and has some clear issues. Can the talented Illini fix them and make a deep NCAA Tournament run?
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
If Keaton Wagler is ice, David Mirković — Illinois' other breakout freshman — is fire. Mirković and his Illini coaches on his path from Montenegro to Champaign, his mom’s influence, his mental game and that big personality: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/13/i...
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David Mirković — Illinois’ other breakout freshman — brings a fiery personality and a high basketball IQ
If Keaton Wagler is ice, then David Mirković — Illinois’ other breakout freshman — is fire.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Purdue topped Northwestern 81-68 in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, marking an end to Nick Martinelli’s Wildcats career. @colleenkane.bsky.social reporting from the United Center.
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Big Ten Tournament run for Northwestern and Nick Martinelli comes to emotional end: ‘It’s been such a great ride’
Purdue topped Northwestern 81-68 in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, marking an end to Nick Martinelli’s Wildcats career.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Northwestern’s women’s sports teams have had remarkable success over the last two decades. What’s behind the winning, according to three NU national championship-winning head coaches: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/08/n...
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What has led to Northwestern’s success in women’s sports the last 20 years? ‘Winning can be contagious.’
When it comes to women’s sports, Northwestern has had a special run over the last 20 years, including five NCAA team championships in the last five years.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
The Big Ten women's basketball tournament starts this afternoon. Here's a look at the (obvious) favorite, the contenders, the players to watch and Illinois' path. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/04/b...
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Big Ten Tournament preview: Have the Illinois women locked up an NCAA bid? Can anyone stop UCLA?
Coach Shauna Green has no doubts Illinois is an NCAA Tournament team — but the Illini can help their case with a couple of Big Ten Tournament wins.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Jadarian Price decided to stay at Notre Dame and play alongside Jeremiyah Love. Will Price join Love as a first-round pick in the NFL Draft next month? What the RBs had to say at the combine: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/04/j...
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Jadarian Price stuck out playing alongside Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame. Will both RBs be 1st-round picks?
NFL teams asked Jadarian Price at the combine: Why didn’t he transfer to a different school instead of playing alongside Jeremiyah Love at Notre Dame?
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Nick Martinelli feels 'grateful' — while eyeing a few more wins — as his record Northwestern career winds down. Reflections from the Big Ten scoring leader ahead of his last home game tomorrow: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/03/n...
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Nick Martinelli feels ‘grateful’ — while eyeing a few more wins — as his record Northwestern career winds down
Nick Martinelli said he has “a little bit of angst” as he closes out his Northwestern career and looks to the future.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Chicago native Carnell Tate looks to be the latest in Ohio State’s unprecedented line of 1st-round receivers. He embraces the expectations, saying he is the best WR in this draft class “no question.” www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/01/c...
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Is Chicago native Carnell Tate the latest in Ohio State’s unprecedented line of 1st-round receivers?
Carnell Tate is projected to become the sixth Ohio State wide receiver in five years to be drafted in the first round — possibly in the top five picks.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Morez Johnson Jr. returned to Champaign on Friday night, facing his former team for the first time. The 6-foot-9 sophomore out of Thornton had 19 points and 11 rebounds, leading No. 3 Michigan to a convincing win over No. 10 Illinois. 📝 @colleenkane.bsky.social 📷 @jkimpictures.bsky.social
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Morez Johnson Jr. ignores noise to help No. 3 Michigan beat No. 10 Illinois 84-70 and clinch Big Ten title
Morez Johnson Jr. had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 3 Michigan clinched the Big Ten regular-season title Friday night with a convincing 84-70 win over No. 10 Illinois.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Illinois' Destiny Jackson had a season-high 19 points Sun. vs. Northwestern and 7 assists to break the Illini freshman assists record. Here's how a "growth mindset" has helped the guard out of Whitney Young in her first year. W/video from @staceywescott.bsky.social.
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How Chicago’s Destiny Jackson — a 5-foot-6 freshman — has grown into a crucial role for a young Illinois team
Illinois point guard Destiny Jackson’s ability to take critiques with a level head has helped the freshman from Young navigate a big workload.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Illinois coaches call it the “growth mindset,” the key quality that has allowed Destiny Jackson to keep improving as the starting point guard. Jackson is able to take critiques with a level head, a skill she developed as the state’s top-ranked recruit out of Young. It originated with her mom.
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How Chicago’s Destiny Jackson — a 5-foot-6 freshman — has grown into a crucial role for a young Illinois team
Illinois point guard Destiny Jackson’s ability to take critiques with a level head has helped the freshman from Young navigate a big workload.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Thomas Hammock leaving Northern Illinois after 7 seasons for assistant job with Seattle Seahawks www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/18/t...
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Thomas Hammock leaving Northern Illinois after 7 seasons for assistant job with Seattle Seahawks
Thomas Hammock is leaving Northern Illinois after seven seasons as head coach to return to the NFL for an assistant coach job with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Wisconsin held on for a 92-90 overtime win over No. 8 Illinois on Tuesday in Champaign. It was the Illini's second straight overtime loss after losing at No. 10 Michigan State on Saturday. Before that, Illinois hadn’t lost since Dec. 13. 📝 @colleenkane.bsky.social
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Wisconsin, behind veteran guard tandem, upsets short-handed No. 8 Illinois in overtime
Wisconsin held on for a 92-90 overtime win over No. 8 Illinois on Tuesday at State Farm Center.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Jake Davis wig night in Champaign.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
“I don’t think anyone thought I would come in here and by this time of the season be projected as a lottery pick.” Keaton Wagler on his family’s basketball influence, his rapid rise at Illinois and keeping a level head in the middle of all this attention:
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How Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler rose from No. 261 recruit to Big Ten Player of the Year candidate
Even Keaton Wagler is a little surprised to hear the NBA draft projections after his rapid rise in his first season at Illinois.
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Colleen Kane @colleenkane.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Chip Kelly said today he believes Northwestern is “an up-and-coming team.” Here’s what the coaching veteran said about why he became the Wildcats offensive coordinator: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/04/c...
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Chip Kelly believes Northwestern is ‘an up-and-coming team.’ Why the coaching veteran became the Wildcats OC.
Chip Kelly won a national title as the offensive coordinator at Ohio State in 2024. Now he joins a Northwestern team that hasn’t won a Big Ten title since 2000.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
No. 22 St. John’s won its eighth straight game, topping DePaul 68-56, as the Red Storm turn their attention to UConn. 📝 @colleenkane.bsky.social 📸 @mandophotos.bsky.social
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DePaul’s upset bid fizzles out late in loss to St. John’s, its third straight defeat
No. 22 St. John’s won its eighth straight game, topping DePaul 68-56, as the Red Storm turn their attention to UConn.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Rod Strickland became one of just five DePaul men’s basketball players to have his jersey retired. 📝 @colleenkane.bsky.social 📸 @mandophotos.bsky.social
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Rod Strickland, 59, ‘honored’ to have DePaul jersey retired. ‘It means more now as an older gentleman.’
Rod Strickland became one of just five DePaul men’s basketball players to have his jersey retired.
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