Here are nonstatistical and personality-driven superlatives from the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds of the men's NCAA tournament.

Chase Elliott outdueled Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday, earning his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season.

Bo Bichette heard his first boos from Mets fans as he has struck out eight times in his first three games. "I thought my at-bats were terrible, too," he said.

NFL owners are "alarmed" by the state of negotiations with the NFL Referees Association and have authorized staff members to begin hiring and onboarding replacement officials in the coming weeks, league sources said Sunday.

The Cleveland Browns will not be signing AJ Epenesa, with the team uncomfortable finalizing the deal after the veteran defensive end had his physical, a source told ESPN on Sunday.

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman had a stock answer for every question about receiver A.J. Brown that he fielded from the local media at the league meetings Sunday, opting for a neutral response amid the ongoing trade speculation.

Cheering crowds packed Willard Airport on Sunday to welcome home the Fighting Illini men's basketball team after their thrilling Elite Eight victory over Iowa. Waves of orange and blue greeted the players as enthusiastic fans waved signs, waved flags, and danced in celebration. For many, the scene stirred memories of I...

Illinois State Police shared results from March patrols conducted in Champaign, Macon, and Vermilion Counties, targeting seat belt and child restraint compliance. With local law enforcement handling other calls, state troopers were able to focus squarely on occupant safety. The crackdown resulted in 91 total citations,...

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a leadership transition as Jimmy Clayton steps in as president and CEO on April 1. Clayton brings experience from his previous advocacy and lobbying roles with Illinois REALTORS. He succeeds Dan Wagner, who has been serving as interim CEO following Lou Sandoval's depart...

Who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis? Here's an early look at the national semifinals.