>>Illini Upset By Wisconsin

(Madison, WI)  --  As heard on Newstalk 97.3 WTIM, the Illinois Fighting Illini were upset
by Wisconsin on Saturday, 74-51.  The 13th-ranked Illini fell to 14-and-4 on the
year with a 1-and-3 Big Ten record.  D.J. Richardson had 16 points to lead the
way in the loss.  The Illini host Northwestern on Thursday.

>>Bears Coaching Search Continues

(Lake Forest, IL)  --  The Bears continued to interview coaching candidates over the weekend.  Yesterday, Chicago reportedly interviewed Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians for the
vacancy.  Arians is the 13th candidate to receive and interview from the Bears. 
Chicago is searching for a replacement for Lovie Smith who was fired after nine
seasons with the Bears.

>>Report: Rob Ryan Not Hired By Rams

(St. Louis, MO)  --  According to the "Post-Dispatch" Rob Ryan has not yet been hired by the Rams for
their open defensive coordinator position.  There were rumors are on Friday that
it was a done deal.  The report did say St. Louis does have interest in
potentially hiring Ryan.

>>Bulls Welcome Hawks To Town

(Chicago, IL)  --  The Bulls entertain the Atlanta Hawks at United Center tonight.  Chicago beat the Knicks
in New York on Friday before falling at home against Phoenix on Saturday.  The
Bulls are now 20-and-15 on the year.  Atlanta comes into tonight's game with a
21-and-15 record.