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The Big Ten Conference is walking a tightrope, planning for nine football games over nine weeks beginning Friday. Here are 10 things to know about COVID-19 testing protocols and what happens if a team has roster issues. → Read More
The obscure, the mundane, the essential: 100 facts about Pat Fitzgerald as he closes in on victory No. 100 at Northwestern. → Read More
With the 2020 Big Ten football season finally opening this weekend, here are the Chicago Tribune's preseason power rankings. Ohio State is No. 1 (duh), but which teams could rule the West? → Read More
Where is Northwestern football weakest? Who are the players to watch? A look at the 2020 Wildcats as they try to rebound from a 3-9 season, Pat Fitzgerald’s worst in 14 years as coach. → Read More
The Big Ten football season begins in three days, and the conference has yet to supply certain information regarding COVID-19 protocols. → Read More
Walk or ride? Now there's a third option for golfers: Wheels.co has produced an electric bike that is fun and allows for social distancing. → Read More
The Big Ten has released details of its Week 1 schedule and announced five Friday games, starting with Illinois-Wisconsin. → Read More
Flossmoor was on the verge of extinction a year ago, down to 39 equity members. But the club is thriving thanks to vision from its new owners and changing habits during the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
The First Tee of Greater Chicago's "Waveland Capital Plan" calls for a Luke Donald-deigned short game area and rehab of a building that contains the Marovitz clubhouse. → Read More
Notre Dame football returns to the field after an off week and suspension of team activities due to COVID-19. "Nothing has been normal," coach Brian Kelly said. → Read More
The Cubs need Yu Darvish to pitch like the ace he is. Three more things to watch in Game 2 of the Cubs-Marlins playoff series Thursday at Wrigley Field. → Read More
The Chicago Cubs scored 25 runs in three games against the White Sox last weekend after scoring only three — total — in the three-game series in Pittsburgh. Now the Cubs have to hope their bats stay hot in Game 1 against the Miami Marlins. → Read More
Notre Dame postponed last Saturday’s game at Wake Forest, and on Monday the Irish reported some grim testing numbers: 25 players in isolation as a result of 18 positive tests last week and another 14 players in quarantine due to contact tracing. That's about 34% of the 114 players listed on the roster. → Read More
Northwestern is being extra cautious with COVID-19 protocols as it prepares for its Oct. 24 season opener against Maryland. → Read More
35 years ago, Ferris Bueller had only one day off. But two Cubs games were involved. Confused? Darren Rovell will sort if out for you. → Read More
Notre Dame, who will take on Wake Forest without at least eight players from its two-deep, canceled its Tuesday practice because of COVID-19. → Read More
The Big Ten schedule is out. Which teams got lucky with crossovers? Which got hosed? → Read More
The Big Ten finally answered the big question: It will play football this fall after all. But many questions remain about the restart. → Read More
Big Ten football is back, with games starting Oct. 23-24. → Read More
Will the Big Ten announce a restart Tuesday night? Follow the hot mic. → Read More