News 43m ago Myron Medcalf Illinois' David Mirkovic undergoes emergency appendectomy David Mirkovic, who had offseason foot surgery that is expected to sideline him at the start of the season, underwent an emergency appendectomy Saturday night. ESPN 3h ago Paul Biancardi Early top-10 men's basketball recruiting class rankings After a slew of top-20 decisions, LSU and Duke are the two best classes, while Alabama, Arizona State debut. News 1h ago Notre Dame rallies to beat Villanova in Rome season opener Notre Dame rallied late to beat Villanova in the Eternal City Tip-Off, a season-opening event played in Rome. ESPN 2h ago Notre Dame beats Villanova 74-72 in men's college basketball season opener in Rome — Brady Koehler scored key baskets down the stretch and Notre Dame made a late comeback after trailing for most of the second half to beat