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Chicago Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Today in Chicago History: Taylor Swift takes over Soldier Field
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 2, according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) 1939: 'Well to do spinster' Rose Neary was found strangled with a radio cord and beaten to death with a hammer in her first floor apartment on Franklin Boulevard in Chicago, where she lived with her two dogs. Friends became concerned when Neary failed to appear at a celebration for her synagogue, which she helped plan. Though acquaintances — including an occasional chauffeur whom she loaned money to — were questioned, the case remains unsolved. Neary's belongings including fur coats, furniture and jewelry were auctioned later that month, with officials charged admission of 50 cents to prevent overcrowding of the apartment. 300 miles in Nebraska with Fred Hoiberg: The former Bulls coach opens up about his time in Chicago, recruiting in the Big Ten and going home2015: The Chicago Bulls hired Fred Hoiberg, who briefly played for the team, to be its 19th coach. Hoiberg compiled a 115-155 record with one first-round playoff exit before he was fired in December 2018. He's now the basketball coach at Nebraska. 2019: Illinois lawmakers voted to legalize sports betting, allowing a Chicago casino, slot machines at both city airports, casinos in the south suburbs, Waukegan, Rockford, Danville and Williamson County, slot machines at horse racing tracks, and spots betting at casinos and tracks. 2023: For the first of three sold-out shows on her Eras Tour at Soldier Field, Taylor Swift contained multitudes, presiding over a 200-minute extravaganza that often had the crowd of more than 60,000 devoted fans singing along to every word. The epic concert took the form of nine separate mini sets, each aurally and visually connected to a certain album, letting the pop phenom explore nearly every facet of a 17-year recording career that currently knows no limits. Swift paired each set change with themed wardrobes and a parade of choreographed routines featuring a squadron of dancers and, frequently, members of her backup band. She also integrated projections on a mammoth, curved, high-definition screen, as well as mobile platforms whose height and shapes fluctuated during songs. 'It was a stage whose magnitude dared make Soldier Field look mid-sized,' critic Bob Gendron wrote. Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago's past.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Non-conference schedule released for Nebraska's 2025-26 men's basketball season
Non-conference schedule released for Nebraska's 2025-26 men's basketball season On Friday afternoon, the Nebraska men's basketball team released the non-conference schedule for the 2025-26 season. The Huskers start the season with exhibitions against BYU and Midland at the end of October. Other highlights include a game against Oklahoma to be played in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and participation in the Hall of Fame Classic in Kansas City. Head coach Fred Hoiberg is excited for what the non-conference schedule holds for Nebraska this season. 'We have a number of tests in our non-conference schedule, beginning with the exhibition game with a BYU team that went to the Sweet 16 last season. That matchup will give us a good gauge heading into the season. We open with three straight home games before facing Oklahoma and two high-caliber games in the Hall of Fame Classic the following week. The December portion of the schedule features Creighton which will be one of the favorites in the Big East and two Big Ten games before we return to conference play in January.' The Huskers also have home matchups in the Big Ten against Purdue, Michigan State, Maryland, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Illinois. Nebraska is coming off a 2024-25 season that saw the Huskers finish with a 21-14 record and a championship in the College Basketball Crown. Find the entire non-conference schedule below. 2025-26 Nebraska Non-Conference Schedule Date Opponent Sat., Oct. 18 BYU (Exhibition) Mon., Oct. 27 Midland (Exhibition) Mon., Nov. 3 West Georgia Sat., Nov. 8 Florida International Tues., Nov. 11 Maryland-Eastern Shore Sat., Nov. 15 vs. Oklahoma (at Sioux Falls) Thurs., Nov. 20 at Hall of Fame Classic (Kansas State, Miss. St., New Mexico) Fri., Nov. 21 at Hall of Fame Classic (Kansas State, Miss. St., New Mexico) Tues, Nov. 25 Winthrop Sat., Nov. 29 South Carolina Upstate Sun, Dec. 7 Creighton Sun, Dec. 21 North Dakota Tues., Dec. 30 New Hampshire Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Fox News
08-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
College Basketball Crown scores big with viewers as Nebraska wins 1st tournament
The Nebraska Cornhuskers took home the title in the College Basketball Crown on Sunday night and FOX Sports said Tuesday the tournament scored big with viewers. The Crown's final between Nebraska and UCF garnered 822,000 viewers and was the most-watched non-NCAA Tournament college basketball final of the year, according to FOX Sports. Viewership was up 62% versus the NIT championship. Nebraska defeated UCF, 77-66. The Cornhuskers claimed $300,000 in name, image and likeness money for its program as well. It was Nebraska's first postseason championship since the team won the NIT in 1996. "We didn't get the goal that we wanted for playing in the NCAA Tournament," Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg said after the game. "But we made the most of it and came out here focused and stayed together as a group and played some pretty darn good basketball this week. "Hopefully it will give us some momentum heading into next season, and I think the experience of playing in a postseason event will help everybody that will be back on our roster next year." Nebraska defeated Boise State and UCF topped Villanova in the Crown's semifinals. FOX Sports said the semifinals drew in an average of 706,000 viewers, which was up 145% over the NIT's semifinals this year. It was the most-watched non-NCAA Tournament postseason semifinals of the year. Nebraska received the first wearable trophy of its kind. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
USA Today
31-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Nebraska vs Arizona State today: Time, TV channel
How to watch Nebraska vs Arizona State today: Time, TV channel The Nebraska men's basketball team will play in a brand new postseason tournament on Monday. The Huskers will play the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first round of the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament. This is another chance for the 2024-25 Huskers to compete. They finished the season with a 17-14 record, including a 7-13 record in the Big Ten. Success in this tournament could be a solid building block for the 2025-26 campaign, which will be a crucial year for Fred Hoiberg and this program. Senior guard Brice Williams leads the Huskers on the floor. Williams averages 20.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. He was also named All-Big Ten First Team, the first Husker men's basketball player since 2018 to earn first-team all-conference honors. The senior became the first Husker since 2014 to lead the conference in scoring in league play. The tournament is embracing the new era of college basketball. Players are competing for financial compensation, with the semifinalists guaranteed at least $50,000 in NIL money, the runner-up earning $100,000, and the champion winning $300,000. The winner of the Nebraska vs Arizona State game will play the winner of the Georgetown-Washington State contest. Watch Nebraska vs Arizona State live on Fubo (free trial) Here's how to watch the Nebraska vs Arizona State game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information: What channel is Nebraska vs Arizona State on today? TV Channel: FS1 Livestream: Fubo (free trial) Nebraska vs Arizona State will be broadcast nationally on FS1 in Round One of the 2025 College Basketball Crown. Kevin Kugler and Robbie Hummel will call the game courtside from the MGM Grand Garden Arena, with Kim Garden reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Nebraska vs Arizona time today Date: Monday, March 31 Monday, March 31 Start time: 7:30 p.m. CT The Nebraska vs Arizona game starts at 7:30 p.m. CT from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nebraska vs Arizona State odds Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Monday, Mar. 31 ODDS: Nebraska - 5.5 points (-110) O/U: 154.5 (-110) MONEY: Nebraska (-235)/Arizona State (+195) We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
Miami Herald
30-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Nebraska, Arizona State seek coronation in inaugural tournament
March has been college basketball's ultimate month for decades, but March Madness might gain another definition thanks to the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament. Take Monday's first-round game between Nebraska (17-14) and Arizona State (13-19) at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It's definitely postseason basketball, but it's a clash of two teams riding five-game losing streaks that haven't played in three weeks. It's also two programs in a state of flux due to injuries, transfers, coaching moves and more. It almost feels like the Cornhuskers and Sun Devils must fit this game into their busy schedules as if it were a dentist appointment instead of a trip to Sin City. "Obviously a crazy time preparing and doing everything for the tournament," Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg said. "At the same time, with the landscape of college basketball right now, we're doing a lot of work as far as trying to figure out our roster for next season. And visits and Zooms and going out and seeing guys." Nebraska hasn't played since March 9, when a loss in its Big Ten regular-season finale to Iowa kept the Cornhuskers out of the conference tournament. Since that time, top assistant coach Adam Howard has departed to join the staff of new North Carolina State coach Will Wade. Nonetheless, it's a chance for Nebraska's seniors -- including first-team all-Big Ten guard Brice Williams (20 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists per game) and forward Juwan Gary (14 points, 4.8 rebounds) -- to write a different ending to their college careers. One senior, 7-foot-1 center Braxton Meah, is a game-time decision due to a lingering back injury that kept him out of Nebraska's past two games. And another, point guard Rollie Worster, has been shut down after fighting through a foot injury for the final three months of the season. "He's been playing with a plate in his shoe," Hoiberg said. "He's been really, really sore. It just got to the point to where it's tough to put a lot of weight on it. The decision was made to put him in a boot." Meanwhile, Arizona State hasn't played since March 11, when the Sun Devils dropped their Big 12 tournament opener to Kansas State. Though the Sun Devils lost 11 of their final 12 games to clinch their fourth losing record in the past five seasons, head coach Bobby Hurley reportedly will return for an 11th season in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State will play without fourth-leading scorer Joson Sanon (11.9 points per game); the freshman guard -- a Top 25 recruit in the 2024 class -- already has announced a transfer to St. John's. On the flip side, the Sun Devils are adding wing Marcus Adams via the transfer portal, On3 reported Saturday. Adams rang up 16.1 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for Cal State Northridge in 2024-25. Of course, Adams will not be eligible to play in the Crown, a 16-team tournament that runs through next Sunday. The Sun Devils figure to have just seven scholarship players available Monday, but that includes all five starters. Senior guards BJ Freeman (13.7 points per game) and Alston Mason (13.5 points, 4 assists) and freshman big Jayden Quaintance (9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks) lead the way. Whichever team snaps its five-game losing streak will advance to the quarterfinals Wednesday against the winner of Monday's game between Georgetown (17-15) and Washington State (19-14). --Field Level Media Field Level Media 2023 - All Rights Reserved
