COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State lost every starter on its defensive line, three of five starting defensive backs and a linebacker who was both productive and a key leader for the Buckeyes’ title-winning team last season. Coach Ryan Day also needed to hire a new defensive coordinator after Jim Knowles’ departure to Penn State. A drop in production would have been understandable. Yet … [Read more...] about No. 17 Illinois will have its hands full with No. 1 Ohio State’s new-look — and still dominant — defense
Patrick Williams is looking for a niche, not stardom. Can he find it in Year 6 with the Chicago Bulls?
Patrick Williams is looking for something different in his sixth season with the Chicago Bulls. For five years, the forward has stumbled through every step of the NBA gauntlet for promising young prospects — flashing his potential as a rookie, suffering an injury setback in Year 2, then struggling to find his place for the three seasons that followed. Last season, he was played … [Read more...] about Patrick Williams is looking for a niche, not stardom. Can he find it in Year 6 with the Chicago Bulls?
Big Ten supports NCAA Tournament expansion, Commissioner Tony Petitti says — and is exploring private equity
The Big Ten supports a possible expansion of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams, Commissioner Tony Petitti said. Speaking at Big Ten basketball media days Thursday in Rosemont, Petitti said the conference has garnered input from its athletic directors and coaches on the matter. He said larger conferences — such as the 18-team Big Ten — play a role in … [Read more...] about Big Ten supports NCAA Tournament expansion, Commissioner Tony Petitti says — and is exploring private equity
Northbrook Farmers Market season closes ‘People love this thing, they absolutely love this farmers market’
The 17th season of the annual Northbrook Farmers Market closed on Wednesday, Oct. 8 with a busy turnout under partly sunny skies amid crisp cooler autumn temperatures in downtown Northbrook at the corner of Cherry Lane and Meadow Road. The Northbrook Farmers Market is operated by the Northbrook Farmers Market Association (NFMA), an all-volunteer, tax-exempt charitable … [Read more...] about Northbrook Farmers Market season closes ‘People love this thing, they absolutely love this farmers market’
5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Washington Commanders game Monday night — plus our Week 6 predictions
Round 1 of Caleb Williams versus Jayden Daniels proved to be one of the most memorable endings in the NFL in 2024. Chicago Bears fans, of course, would like to forget Daniels’ 52-yard Hail Mary to win the game. If Round 2 is half as wild, Monday night could be full of surprises. The Bears (2-2) return to action against the Washington Commanders (3-2) on “Monday Night Football” … [Read more...] about 5 things to watch in the Chicago Bears-Washington Commanders game Monday night — plus our Week 6 predictions