The area sports world is slowly rounding into form amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sports Editor Matt Daniels spent the week telling the stories of those affected by the pandemic in a variety of ways.
IHSA executive director possibility of a shortened fall sports season: 'I think we’re getting closer to that'
Continuing a conversation we’re privileged to host, The News-Gazette asked African American community members to share their stories and solutions in the wake of George Floyd’s killing.
New sports complex the centerpiece of proposal as Champaign County tries to land another IHSA event
Required masks for athletes and changing protocols is an especially contentious point amid Thursday's announcement of Phase 4 adjustments.
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Less than a week after the IHSA released Phase 4 of the its "Return To Play" guidelines, organization officials on Thursday published significant rules amendments that, in part, prohibit direct contact between athletes.
Area product is currently training with other runners in Colorado
Low numbers the reason for Tribe deciding to make decision
Team Drew, comprised of former Champaign Central baseball players, paid homage to their fallen classmate this past weekend and his family noticed: 'You never really think about how much support you have in your community until you need it, and now we’re realizing how fortunate we really are.'
Recent Champaign Central graduates honor former classmate's memory this past weekend
Preps coordinator Colin Likas dove into the local slate and pulled out nine must-see games.
Preps coordinator COLIN LIKAS takes a closer look at each area slate, offering thoughts on programs' chances of success.
Week 1 kickoff is set for Aug. 28
Meidel, a Lincoln Land women's basketball signee who secured News-Gazette All-Area volleyball and girls' basketball first team recognition, weighs in on her senior year with the Blue Devils.
Reifsteck, a Danville Area Community College men's basketball signee who nabbed News-Gazette All-Area boys' basketball Player of the Year honors and N-G All-Area boys' soccer first team status, weighs in on his senior year with the Blue Devils.
Remembering one of the best Illini wide receivers, who hailed from nearby Tolono.
It was an unusual school year in more ways than one, with the COVID-19 pandemic wiping out most of spring athletics. But plenty of highlights and memories still were created.
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.
Voluntary summer contact days now allowed
Tigers recognize five out going seniors on Thursday evening, who are all young Black men and who will all attend college.
MAHOMET — Jama Grotelueschen is one of many Mahomet-Seymour graduates who lays claim to being positively affected or influenced by Jim Risley.
"Staying safe. Following CDC guidelines," Mike Deterding said in a text to The News-Gazette. "My age puts me at a higher risk of severe illness if I contract Covid 19. Not taking that chance."
The 2008 Georgetown-Ridge Farm grad is not satisfied with city's reaction to allegations of racism, bullying and abuse by a former football coach
Tuscola graduate staying active despite abbreviated 2020 season pitching for Illinois State softball
Corey White has overseen Villa Grove/Heritage boys' basketball each of the last four seasons, including a pair of above-.500 campaigns in the previous two years.Â
M-S graduate Romine overcomes depression, enjoys final college basketball season
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.
Spartans' athletic facilities will bear name of former longtime maintenance worker and friend of athletics
Ellison isn't finished representing Monticello just yet, with 2020 grad in the running for a national award.
The group includes three former Illini and one past member of the St. Louis Cardinals' system.
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