Brandon Brown

5 days ago | si.com | Brandon Brown

During this past basketball season, Illinois head coach Brad Underwood and his coaching staff stocked their roster with three talented international players that helped the Illini finish 22-13, earn a No. 6 seed in the tournament and make it to the second round of March Madness. Lithuanian guard Kasparas Jakucionis, Croatian center Tomislav Ivisic and Canadian wing Will Riley were essential to the Illini's success this past season and are evidence to Underwood's approach overseas.

6 days ago | si.com | Brandon Brown

Former Iowa women's basketball superstar Caitlin Clark has quickly become the face of the WNBA. Her affect on women's hoops has been immeasurable but recently, it was quite measurable when she returned to Carver-Hawkeye Arena for the Indiana Fever's preseason game against the Brazilian women's national team. Clark's "homecoming game" shattered records, with ticket prices averaging $670 on the resale market.

1 week ago | si.com | Brandon Brown

According to the Big Ten Network, 10 former members of the conference will be in Chicago on May 11-18 for the NBA Draft Combine. Big Ten NetworkGrace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesBailey is projected as a top-three pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. His combination of size, athleticism, and skill has drawn comparisons to NBA stars like Paul George and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Brandon Brown

Mike Trout is widely regarded as one of the best baseball players of the modern era. He's viewed as a five-tool player because of his ability to hit for power and for average, to run, to play the outfield and to make spectacular throws. However, he's oft-injured and currently in on the injured list again. He first missed significant time in 2017. That year, he tore a ligament in his thumb and missed 47 games. He still had a solid season, but it was the beginning of a trend for him.

1 week ago | si.com | Brandon Brown

Mike Trout is widely regarded as one of the best baseball players of the modern era. He's viewed as a five-tool player because of his ability to hit for power and for average, to run, to play the outfield and to make spectacular throws. However, he's oft-injured and currently in on the injured list again. He first missed significant time in 2017. That year, he tore a ligament in his thumb and missed 47 games. He still had a solid season, but it was the beginning of a trend for him.