Illinois At Minnesota Tomorrow Night
(Minneapolis, MN) — Illinois men’s basketball is set to play Minnesota on the road tomorrow night. The Illini upset then-16th-ranked Maryland on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Illinois improved to 6-and-14 overall and 2-and-7 in the Big Ten. Minnesota is 15-and-5 and 5-and-4 in league play.
White Sox Adding Goose Island Section At Guaranteed Rate Field
(Chicago, IL) — The White Sox are teaming up with Goose Island Beer Company to add a special section at Guaranteed Rate Field next season. TheGoose Island section is set to open in the right field bleachers. The new space will include running water fixtures on all four sides to create the feeling of an island. The first few rows will provide a modernized game day experience with cushioned seats, device charging ports, and television screens.
Rams, Patriots Meet Press In Atlanta
(Atlanta, GA) — Super Bowl week is here, and the Rams and Patriots are doing their press runs. Both teams met with the media last night during Super Bowl Opening Night in Atlanta. The Patriots are in the big game for the third straight year and fifth time in the last eight seasons. The Rams are making their fourth Super Bowl appearance and first in 17 years.
>>Rams’ Robey-Coleman: “Age Taken A Toll On Brady”
(Atlanta, GA) — Rams cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman believes age is catching up with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. The player best known for committing the uncalled pass interference penalty against New Orleans tells Bleacher Report that Brady is still pretty good, but he’s not the same quarterback he once was. Brady is 41 years old and in his ninth Super Bowl.
>>Davis Tells Pelicans He Won’t Re-Sign
(New Orleans, LA) — The “Brow” wants out of New Orleans. All-Star forward Anthony Davis has informed the Pelicans he does not plan to sign an extension with them and wants to be traded to a team in contention. The Pels released a statement acknowledging Davis’ demand and stated they will do what’s in the best interest of their team. The trade deadline is February 7th.
>>Pacers’ Oladipo Undergoes Surgery
(Indianapolis, IN) — Pacers guard Victor Oladipo is on the mend after undergoing surgery on his ruptured quad tendon. He’s expected to make a full recovery, although there is no timetable for his return. Oladipo has been ruled out for the rest of this season. Head coach Nate McMillan says Oladipo will be on crutches for at least a couple of months.
>>Top Four Unchanged In Coaches’ Poll
(Undated) — The top four are the same in this week’s Top-25 Coaches’ Poll. Tennessee retains the top spot, receiving 31-of-32 first-place votes. Duke is number-two and got the other first-place vote. Virginia is third followed by Gonzaga. Michigan moved up one spot to fifth. Kentucky, Nevada,Michigan State, Marquette and North Carolina round out the top 10.
