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
Monday's Black Lives Matter march entirely athlete-driven
In wake of Iowa dropping men's tennis, Illinois coach isn't fretting too much about his own team's future amid pandemic: 'I'm confident with our program's footprint in this community and across the country.'
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
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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.
Three home nonconference games at Memorial Stadium for 2020 Illinois football season canceled; revised schedule not released yet
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.
A look at the Illini winning the 1947 Big Ten track and field championships
New rules will alter landscape in future years
Student-athletes will be able to profit of own name, image and likeness
'I just really connected with the place and the team,' says the Illinois senior men's tennis player
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
Health is top priority, says Illinois athletic directorÂ
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.
Senior has quickly become a dependable option on the court
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?
After overcoming shoulder injury, former walk-on has great experience as an Illini
Evan Clark is donating $1 for every mile he runs to the United Way Champaign’s Champaign County COVID-19 Relief Fund. He started with 14 miles on Tuesday — the 14th.
Academic aspirations, competitive spirit key Illini senior's decision to play another seasonÂ
Senior standout enjoying downtime back home in Florida
Granting extra year of eligibility a good start
Our plan here at The News-Gazette is to profile every single senior athlete at Illinois. We’ll tell their stories. Their moments of triumph. Their moments of heartache. Their leadership. Their talents. Their path to Illinois.Â
It took the shocking elimination of our favorite pastimes to awaken the populace to the fact that, when we congregate in large numbers, we feed a ravenous disease.
N-G copy editor Joe Vozzelli offers up seven sports-related movies to check out while the sports world is halted because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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