All Sports Content

Bulletin Board: Rematch recalls title run

Tue, 12/21/2010 - 9:32pm | The News-Gazette

CHAMPAIGN – It's safe to say Chicago North Lawndale holds a special place in the history of Centennial boys' basketball. On Monday, the teams will meet for the first time since their unforgettable battle in 2009 in the IHSA Class 3A state semifinals.

Athletes of the Week

Tue, 12/21/2010 - 9:31pm | The News-Gazette

Julian Anastasia, Champaign Central, wrestling, Junior

Recently: For the third time, he won his weight class at last weekend's Metamora Invitational (135 pounds).

I'm hoping Santa comes through with ... Nike Inflict wrestling shoes.

I need concert tickets to ... Drake.

I'm dying to see ... "Open Season."

N-G Boys' Basketball Top 10

Tue, 12/21/2010 - 9:29pm | The News-Gazette

SCHOOL (PREVIOUS) RECORD

1. Paxton-Buckley-Loda (1) 11-0 — In title game Wednesday night at Leader Classic

2. Centennial (2) 6-3 — At State Farm Classic on Dec. 27-30

3. Danville (3) 4-5 — At Pontiac Tournament Dec. 28-30

4. Salt Fork (4) 8-1 — At Hayden's Classic on Dec. 28-30

Big Ten honors wrestler Dallago

Tue, 12/21/2010 - 9:25pm | IlliniHQ

PARK RIDGE — Illinois redshirt freshman Tony Dallago, who upset the nation’s No. 8 184-pounder Sunday, was named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week. The conference announced the award Tuesday.
Dallago, then ranked 15th, pinned A.J. Kissel in 2 minutes, 59 seconds to give the Illini the lead for good in their 26-15 dual victory against Purdue at Huff Hall.

Second half bedevils Illini women

Tue, 12/21/2010 - 9:03pm | The News-Gazette

MILWAUKEE – After a solid first half, the Illinois women's basketball team fell victim Tuesday to a team with a hot shooting touch.

Marquette hit 13 of its first 16 shots after halftime and surged away from the Illini for a 73-56 nonconference victory at the Al McGuire Center.

Which trend will bend?

Tue, 12/21/2010 - 6:05pm | Jim Rossow

The Illini have owned the Braggin' Rights series lately (9-1). What they've struggled with is beating ranked teams (3-7). So, with Missouri checking in at No. 9, which trend will take a turn Wednesday?