College Football Playoff Title Game Viewership Down Nearly A Quarter From '15
Alabama's 45-40 victory over Clemson on Monday night averaged 25.7 million viewers on ESPN.
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Alabama's 45-40 victory over Clemson on Monday night averaged 25.7 million viewers on ESPN.
No one would know who to root for if Saban and Meyer ever meet in a national title.
Derrick Henry, O.J. Howard and Kenyan Drake hit No. 1 Clemson with huge plays, and Alabama outlasted the dynamic play of dual-threat quarterback Deshaun Watson.
The Tide seek their 4th title under Saban, the Tigers their first since '81. Here's what to look for in tonight's title game.
The Crimson Tide defense has proved itself as elite.
Can Deshaun Watson and the Tigers pull the upset against the Tide?
The Crimson Tide will play for their fourth national title in seven seasons.
Retin Obasohan scored 19 points, including the winning layup with eight seconds left.
Notre Dame-Stanford on Nov. 28 could be a de facto play-in game for the CFP.
The Big 12 takes the spotlight as a battle of top 15 teams goes down in Waco.
The calendar has changed to November and here come the make or break games.
SEC on CBS announcer discusses the LSU-Alabama game coming up on Saturday.
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Levi Randolph had 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
Former Southern California coach Lane Kiffin is being considered by Alabama to replace offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.
Will Alabama be the next and most significant victim of the SEC's internal battle royal? Can Florida State avoid a letdown and represent the ACC in the biggest game of the year? This is what makes college football so interesting.
Unable to stop Johnny Manziel, Alabama answered Texas A&M the only way it could: The top-ranked Crimson Tide just kept on scoring, hoping to have the ball last.
As the Bears continue to evaluate talent at the NFL Scouting Combine, the team will meet with Alabama offensive lineman D.J. Fluker on Friday night.
Online jail records show four University of Alabama football players have been arrested on charges including credit card fraud and robbery.
A report from Sports Illustrated claims members of Alabama's 2012 National Championship team received banned substances produced by Sports with Alternatives to Steroids prior to the BCS championship game.
I cannot say it simpler than this—no non NFL team today can or will ever beat an NFL team. Never. Ever.
Notre Dame players Manti Te'o, Everett Golson and Tyler Eifert address reporters after the Irish lost 42-14 in the BCS National Championship Game Monday night at Sun Life Stadium.
What caused two teammates to go after each other when everything was going so right for the Crimson Tide in the biggest game of the season?
It didn't take long to understand that Alabama was at a completely different level than Notre Dame's previous 12 opponents.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
The first bald eaglets born in a Chicago park in more than a century have now been named.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday celebrated new laws with a goal to create more equity and oversight in the cannabis industry.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
A man was ordered detained Thursday after the shooting death of an employee at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, earlier this week.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is making moves to remove state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plainfield) from office.
Special Agent-in-Charge Douglas DePodesta, who has led FBI Chicago for the past three years, is leaving his post on July 6.
Chicago police Supt. Larry Snelling announced Wednesday that he is retiring later this month.
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday signed several new consumer protections into law, including a ban on junk fees.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
An Illinois law banning "swipe fees" on taxes and tips — already delayed twice by lawmakers — appears to be on life support after a federal judge that once permitted it issued a permanent injunction against it this week.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
The north Chicago suburb of Glenview became the latest Illinois municipality this week to confirm mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus this year.
Environmental and community groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to act on a petition challenging U.S. Steel Gary Works operating permit renewal.
In the four years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and Illinois became a destination for abortion care, Illinois providers and advocates have rebuilt the state's infrastructure to support the tens of thousands of people who travel to the state for abortion services every year.
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, raising awareness of a disorder that affects a person's ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
The Chicago Bears this weekend said they are assessing land at Wolf Lake Terminals in Hammond, Indiana, for a possible new stadium.
As an alternative to legalizing video gambling terminals citywide, Bally's offered to open slot machine lounges at O'Hare and Midway, saying the move would replace the $6.8 million the city budgeted from VGTs.
Daley's Restaurant, known as Chicago's oldest, has served Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood for more than 130 years.
Walgreens is set to close in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood on Thursday, and there's growing concern about where families will get their medications.
The owners of Gene & Georgetti steakhouse are suing a concessions operator over their expansion at Midway International Airport.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Chicago rapper Twista has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to pay income taxes.
Lionel Richie's Chicago concert at the United Center has been postponed after the singer became sick at his tour opener in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month’s storms to be on the lookout for scams.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday celebrated new laws with a goal to create more equity and oversight in the cannabis industry.
Mary Sowers of Reach Rescue joins Marie Saavedra and David Yeomans with Hardee, a puppy from a litter of 10.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 11 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, July 2, 2026.
Attorneys for Felicea Williams said earlier Wednesday, her family reported she had died after spending six months in a coma.
Chicago Cubs superfan known as "The Pink Hat Guy" has died at the age of 81, according to family members.
A man will remain detained after the shooting death of an employee at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson earlier this week.
Four people were injured in a mass shooting near a gas station in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood overnight.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were due in court or a detention hearing on Thursday.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul this week warned residents cleaning up from last month's storms to be on the lookout for scams.
In a major turnaround in the opioid crisis, overdose deaths are falling across Chicago and Cook County.
An Uber driver who was assaulted during a ride said he begged Chicago police officers not once but twice for help, but was left to fend for himself.
CBS News Chicago has learned that Illinois home insurance premiums are not only higher than the nation's average, but going up faster too.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated to making it safe since the end of March. Their officers have worked more than 4,000 hours a month.
A rideshare driver was shot in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood on Monday night.
The Cubs (49-38) have won five straight after sweeping the Padres (43-42), who have lost five in a row.
Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Alex Bregman, Michael Busch and Pete Crow-Armstrong added homers to help the Cubs win for the 10th time in 12 games.
Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
A 9-year-old boy from Arizona won a nice chunk of change recently, thanks in part to the signature of Chicago White Sox infielder and slugger Munetaka Murakami.
A man was ordered detained Thursday after the shooting death of an employee at an Amazon Fulfillment Center in Matteson, Illinois, earlier this week.
A man was ordered detained until trial Thursday in the sexual assault of a woman at the western edge of Chicago's 606 Trail.
Burglars crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a convenience store in Chicago's Loop early Thursday morning.
The men charged with attacking a CBS News Chicago crew near the Adler Planetarium were due in court for a detention hearing on Thursday.
An alleged member of a criminal cyber hacking group had been extradited to Chicago face federal charges after being arrested in Finland.
