Third pro event in past three months descends upon C-U
Third pro event in past three months descends upon C-U
Among the items on a packed agenda: Extensions for men's tennis, soccer coaches; approving deals for men's basketball assistants
The names William May and Wilbur Burroughs likely aren’t familiar to fans of the Illini, but the truth is that they stand alone in their uniqueness. One-hundred-thirteen years ago, this highly anonymous pair was the first with University of Illinois ties to compete in modern Olympic Games.
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Before the world watches the quadrennial showcase, Illinois beat writer Bob Asmussen asked nine Illini Olympians to share some memories from their unique Olympic experiences.
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It is an admirable move by the UI athletic department to provide a marketing platform — in this case Opendorse — to help student-athletes maximize earning potential ... within acceptable limits.
Three years ago on Sunday, for a total of four hours and 14 minutes, the tennis world was captivated by the 2018 Wimbledon quarterfinals match between former Illini Kevin Anderson and Roger Federer.
Several outstanding Illini athletes during the 1954-55 school year thrived on the University of Illinois campus — football’s Bobby Mitchell, basketball’s Paul Judson, and track and field’s Willard Thomson to name three — but there was another lesser known star who rose to the very top of his…
Over the next 55 days, we will looking back at some notable moments in Illini history
Over the next 55 days, we will looking back at some notable moments in Illini history
Over the next 55 days, we will looking back at some notable moments in Illini history
Over the next 55 days, we will looking back at some notable moments in Illini history
Former Illinois men's basketball player turned into successful businessman
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Over the next 55 days, we will looking back at some notable moments in Illini history
Over the next 55 days, we will looking back at some notable moments in Illini history
Illinois' Siphosothando and his 18-year-old younger brother Khololwam both advance to second round at Fighting Illini Open
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Fighting Illini Open features five current or former Illini in the field this week
Over the next 55 days, we will looking back at some notable moments in Illini history
Over the next 55 days, we will looking back at some notable moments in Illini history
Over the next 55 days, we will looking back at some notable moments in Illini history
Men's basketball, golf and tennis rise to the top
And what a school year it was. The News-Gazette sports staff takes a look back — and a look ahead — at Illinois athletics.
Reliving the best — and worst — from the 2020-21 year for Illinois athletics
Over the next 55 days, we will looking back at some notable moments in Illini history
Over the next 55 days, we will looking back at some notable moments in Illini history
Over the next 55 days, we will looking back at some notable moments in Illini history
Over the next 55 days, we will looking back at some notable moments in Illini history
Over the next 55 days, we will looking back at some notable moments in Illini history
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