Duke picked as overall top seed in March Madness

The return of Zion Williamson has worked wonders for the Duke Blue Devils.

Here’s a link to the story at Fox Sports.

Cardinals notebook: Wacha, perhaps in Cards camp for last time, has another strong outing

JUPITER, Fla. • Michael Wacha seems to be having more fun in the Cardinals’ clubhouse this spring than he probably ever has.

Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Theo Epstein is impressed by the Cubs’ bullpen depth, and they’ll need it after so many injuries

After their pleas for free-agent slugger Bryce Harper fell on deaf ears and empty wallets, Cubs fans shouldn’t expect a major acquisition to address some of the dents the team’s bullpen has suffered this spring.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

Column: Win now and win later: The Cubs and White Sox are eyeing different goals as opening day nears

Jim Thome was talking to White Sox players about eggs earlier this week.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

Big Ten Tournament Day 2 recap: Illinois’ season ends with 83-62 blowout by Iowa

Results and news from Day 2 of the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday at the United Center:

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

5 takeaways from Cubs spring training, including Pedro Strop’s hamstring strain and Brad Brach’s velocity issues

Here are five takeaways from Cubs’ spring training Tuesday:

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

FBI accuses wealthy parents, including celebrities Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, in college-entrance bribery scheme

The Justice Department on Tuesday charged 50 people — including two television stars — with participating in a multimillion dollar bribery scheme that enabled privileged students with lackluster grades to attend prestigious colleges and universities.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

What’s at stake for each team in the Big Ten tournament: NCAA seeding, bubble battles and coaches on the hot seat

More than a Big Ten tournament championship is on the line when teams meet this week at the United Center.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

Hiser hurls Salukis past Governors

CARBONDALE — Mason Hiser finally cut it loose Tuesday.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

SIU softball’s Brianna Jones makes history by pitching second perfect game

CARBONDALE — From perfect to imperfect, and then back to perfect.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

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