On this date 73 years ago today in University of Illinois football history — Sept. 27, 1947 — the defending Big Ten and Rose Bowl champions opened their season with a less-than-impressive 14-0 victory over the Pitt Panthers at Memorial Stadium
On this date 73 years ago today in University of Illinois football history — Sept. 27, 1947 — the defending Big Ten and Rose Bowl champions opened their season with a less-than-impressive 14-0 victory over the Pitt Panthers at Memorial Stadium
UI forest plantation's name change, mental health care for Illinois prison inmates, a Jackie Robinson parking lot at the UI, crops at Parkland, a Champaign liquor store in trouble, poor landscaping around public art in C-U, , fast food choice in Tuscola and much more.
Monday's Black Lives Matter march entirely athlete-driven
A member of the 2020 Illini athletics Hall of Fame class, Garland “Jake” Stahl played nine seasons in Major League Baseball.
Walk-on infielder Zak Hartleb joins dad's team
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It was announced on Aug. 11 by the Big Ten that fall sports would not have competition in 2020-21.
When, exactly, will it be safe for college sports to resume? No one seems to know
Top moments? Top performances? There were plenty of them. Beat writer Scott Richey highlights the best and brightest teams, coaches and athletes from the past 12 months on the Illinois athletics scene — and also looks ahead to what is sure to be an unprecedented year due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Illinois athletics beat writer Scott Richey weighs in with his marks for all 19 Illini teams during the 2019-20 season
Recapping the year that was
It's a new world for all of us because of the coronavirus pandemic.
A dozen former Illini part of a major league organization
Former Illini closer signs free agent deal with Oakland Athletics
Former Illinois closer part of Seattle's 60-player training camp roster
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman has made facility upgrades a key part of his four-plus years in charge of the Illini athletic department.
Former Illini pitcher still dealing with uncertain path forward, though, in professional baseball
A look back at a memorable sports campaign for the Illini from 70 years ago
Cassie Arner is the associate athletic director for marketing, fan development and strategic communication within the Illinois athletic department. She's also a 46-year-old white woman who is the mother of a 16-year-old black son, Clevel, and has spent most of his life learning about what life is like from his eyes. 'I had to learn everything I could. I needed to be fully educated so I could understand and advocate for him.'
The area sports world is still on hiatus because of the global health threat caused by the coronavirus pandemic. As he will until the crisis subsides, sports editor Matt Daniels spent the week telling the stories of those affected by the pandemic in a variety of ways.
The sports world is still on hiatus because of the global health threat caused by the coronavirus pandemic. As he will until the crisis subsides, sports editor Matt Daniels spent the week telling the stories of those affected by the pandemic in a variety of ways.
The wait is ongoing for area teams. Area players. Area coaches. Area parents. When will sports resume as the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic? Good question. Until then, sports editor Matt Daniels spent the week telling the stories of those impacted by the pandemic in a variety of ways.
Student-athletes will be able to profit of own name, image and likeness
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Mental health of student-athletes key focus for Illinois athletic director
'We’re hopeful that some football will be played,' said the Illinois athletic director
'I look back on it, and it was amazing,' the Illinois baseball senior says. 'The buzz the Illini have in Champaign is something you can’t find many other places.'
Health is top priority, says Illinois athletic director
The sports world is still on hiatus because of the global health threat caused by the coronavirus pandemic. As he will until the crisis subsides, sports editor Matt Daniels spent the week telling the stories of those affected by the pandemic in a variety of ways.
The effort to add hockey is once again cooling on a deep back burner. How can Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman justify another mortgage when his athletic program is already mortgaged to the hilt?
Former Maroon star Dick Hyde, who went on to have superb MLB career as reliever in 1950s, passes away
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