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Big Ten Guru Becoming Chicago Sports Guru

It's time for the Chicago Now blog Big Ten Guru to graduate and find...

Brett Favre-Jenn Sterger Scandal Being Covered by Major Media Now

I really wasn't sure if the Brett Favre-Jenn Sterger sexting scandal would get picked...

Notre Dame Basketball Media Day Review

When it's 85 degrees outside, it's somewhat difficult to think about college basketball season,...

On Favre Sexting Saga, Jenn Sterger's Silence is Golden

Tonight's ESPN broadcast of Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings versus the New York...

Defending Deadspin's Decision to Publish Favre Sexting Material

Obviously, if there's one big winner in the Brett Favre-Jenn Sterger sexting saga it's...

Polls, Ohio State Realize #2 is not a Winner, #3 Nobody Remembers

The great American poet Cornell Haynes once posed this existential query: "What does it...

Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist is Developing Quickly

In the shadow of Touchdown Jesus at Notre Dame Stadium a savior named Crist...

Inside the Notre Dame Golden Dome (Basilica Videos)

If there's one fight song that non-college football songs know, it would be Notre...

Brandon Lloyd is Really Almost the NFL's Leading Receiver?

You're joking right? The same Brandon Lloyd who used to say what's up to...

Ohio State Experiences the Healing Power of the Indiana Hoosiers

Going into the Indiana game, the Ohio State Buckeyes had plenty to worry about....

Illinois Wins in Happy Valley For The First Time Ever

As a noted critic of Ron Zook, I want everyone to take note that...

Favre-Sterger Incident Puts ESPN, NFL on the Spot

As we found out yesterday, the Jenn Sterger allegations against Brett Favre are indeed...

Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh: Brutally Honest Game Preview

With three of their first four against ranked teams, Notre Dame had their "echoes...

Northwestern vs. Purdue: Brutally Honest Game Preview

Part two of my Saturday double-dip is under the lights. The primetime game at...

Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State well Represented in NHL

You know what today is? Hockey's opening day, and with it time to break...

What Else Can Go Wrong For The Green Bay Packers?

Entering the season, the Green Bay Packers were the trendy pick for the NFC's...

2010-2011 Chicago Blackhawks Season Preview

It's that time of year again!!! The air is getting colder, and the sweaters...

Deadspin Publishes Jenn Sterger's X-Rated Pics of Brett Favre

You remember this story from the summer? When Deadspin claimed to have the goods...

Randy Moss No longer Behaved "The Patriot Way"

Remember playing football in the schoolyard? When the quarterback, or maybe even the team...

Wolverines Denard Robinson: Truly Bigger than Jesus?

The late John Lennon once got in trouble for saying that The Beatles were...

Sporting News Names Chicago #1 Sports City!

October 6 - Chicago, with the Stanley Cup-winning Blackhawks and fast-rising Bulls leading the way,...

Illinois' Demetri McCamey on Official Wooden Award Watch List

As he enters his senior year, Illinois point guard Demetri McCamey has secured his...

Illini QB Nathan Scheelhaase needs to Throw More

Entering last Saturday, one of the keys to an Illinois upset over #2 Ohio...

Northwestern's John Shurna named to Wooden Award Watch List

Despite the departure of star forward Kevin Coble, things are looking up for the...

Northwestern Nationally Ranked Again

The "Cardiac Cats" have broken through in the national polls. Off to a 5-0...

Former Cub Matt Murton about to Become Japan's Hit Leader

Former MLB corner outfielder Matt Murton hit .286/.352/.436 in his 1,058 plate, 354 games...

Buckeyes Jermale Hines Gives Ohio St. a Coach on the Field

Chicago may be nicknamed "the windy city," but there's another place in Illinois, about...

Bulls' Carlos Boozer out 8 Weeks

It sure didn't take long for the serious injury bug to bite a NBA...

Did Ron Zook Cost Illinois the Ohio State Game?

Is there any more activity over at fireronzook.com? After Saturday's "moral victory" loss against...

Scott Tolzien: Not the Flashiest of QBs, But Highly Effective

Wisconsin Badgers' starting quarterback Scott Tolzien may not be as flashy as Denard Robinson,...

Update on the Death of Anita Kustok

Here's the latest on the death of Orland Park resident Anita Kustok, mother of Comcast...

Iowa Hawkeyes Tailgating Experience Video

Tailgating has no doubt been one of the biggest topics in the online sports...

Chicago Bulls Photo Day (Behind the Scenes Videos)

You know those really fun and informative promos you see during Chicago Bulls games?...

Ohio State-Illinois Podcast with Ashleigh Ignelzi

I'm honored to have Ashleigh Ignelzi on my podcast this week with the upcoming...

On the Rizeal: Snoop Dogg coming to Northwestern Midnight Madness

Pour out some gin and juice! For rizeal, the most famous resident of the...

Come Enjoy the Amenities of Wrigley Field for Free...On VERY Short Notice

For the 10th consecutive year, the Chicago Cubs are opening Wrigley Field up to...

#21 Michigan State-#9 Wisconsin: Brutally Honest Game Preview

The players may change but the game remains the same. No matter the personnel,...

Chicago Bulls Re-living Glory Days with Uniform Patch, Special Ceremony

When I was at Media Day, I noticed the The Chicago Bulls were rocking...

Mother of Zak & Sarah Kustok Tragically Shot Dead (story update)

This is a very sad day in the history of this website. I keep...

Iowa's Defensive Line: Nation's Best?

Currently one the best defenses in all of college football lives in Iowa City...

#2 Ohio State-Illinois: the Brutally Honest Game Preview

The last three times Illinois beat Ohio State: 2007, 2001, 1999, it was in...

Arizona St. sets New Hilarious Standard for Tailgating Parties (Video)

After seeing this video, I understand why the University of Iowa issued their Homecoming...

University of Iowa sends Message to Tailgating Fans for PSU Game

Saturday night brings a Homecoming football game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State...

NFC North Review: Chicago Bears Grab Early Supremacy

By Nick Grays With a dramatic 20-17 win over the Green Bay Packers, the Chicago...

Denard Robinson, Terrelle Pryor Looking as Heisman as Anybody

We knew entering this fall that college football's Heisman race would be as wide open...

Chicago Bulls Media Day Musings, Memories and Miami Heat Talk

Remember how you felt the first day back at school each fall? The summer...

Notre Dame Star Jimmy Clausen has rough go in 1st NFL Start

I often joke that if you watch the television show Friday Night Lights, and...

Big Ten Power Rankings: Conference Season Edition

Doesn't it feel good to finally have conference season here? Yes, especially after this...

Milwaukee Bucks will be Bulls' biggest Rival this season

Tomorrow, NBA teams will open training camps and begin practicing; meaning we can now...

When Will Joel Maturi Fire Tim Brewster?

Tim Brewster signed a contract extension this offseason that will keep him as the...