Illinois graduate David Kendziera made history in the hurdles Sunday, while current Illini Jonathan Wells finished sixth in the high jump at the U.S. Track and Field Championships.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Illinois graduate David Kendziera became the first in more than 70 years to reach both hurdling finals Sunday at the U.S. Track and Field Championships, making history to cap his Illini career.
AP voter Bob Asmussen thinks the Hawkeyes have what it takes to deliver Kirk Ferentz his 16th bowl game in 18 seasons.
AP voter Bob Asmussen thinks the Hawkeyes have what it takes to deliver Kirk Ferentz his 16th bowl game in 18 seasons.
Summer workouts are underway. The July evaluation periods are right around the corner. The offseason never stops for Illinois basketball, so neither does our beat writer's chat. Scott Richey will answer all of your Illini questions (don't feel limited by hoops either) at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Want to know key 2019 recruiting targets?
Can Tevian Jones and Ayo Dosunmu put a little life back into the famed UI jerseys?
Can Tevian Jones and Ayo Dosunmu put a little life back into the No. 5 and No. 11 Illinois jerseys?
The path between those freshmen and Deron Williams and Dee Brown — the standard bearers for those numbers — has been bumpy. None of the players in between finished their Illini careers (Jalen Coleman-Lands, Aaron Cosby and Greg Eboigbodin all transferred).
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Plumbers vs. Campus Sportswear in their Little League semi-final game at Zahnd Park in Champaign on Monday, June 25, 2018.
The university sued Ted O'Malley in March for violating its trademarks for the word 'Illinois' and a copyrighted photo it commissioned of the Chief holding up his arms. The details of the deal are unclear, but the shirts are no longer for sale.
PARK RIDGE — The University of Illinois has reached a settlement with a Chicago-area alum who made T-shirts that said "Make Illinois Great Again" on the back and have a drawing of Chief Illiniwek on the front.
Kuhn's vs. Illinois American Water in a Little League semi-final game at Zahnd Park in Champaign on Monday, June 25, 2018.
Three more postseason games coming down the pipe? Sign me up
Bad pizza doesn't exist. Cheese, dough, sauce and your favorite meats and vegetables, baked at 500 degrees, always works for a meal. Even when done with lesser ingredients by an untalented cook.
It's pizza. We love it.
The same goes for college football bowl games. Two teams, fans, a TV broadcaster in a nice venue and you've got yourself a party.
AP voter Bob Asmussen thinks Memphis may have what it takes to repeat last year's 10-win season.
AP voter Bob Asmussen thinks Memphis may have what it takes to repeat last year's 10-win season.
Recruiting is second-year coach's primary focus
CHAMPAIGN — Chris Tamas spent most of his spring on the road, with recruiting trips mixed along with a 10-day trip to China to coach the U.S. Collegiate National Team.
The Illinois volleyball coach's summer started much the same this past weekend with another recruiting trip to Orlando for AAU Nationals.
At No. 39, beat writer Scott Richey named the Illini's leading scorer from a season ago.
At No. 39, beat writer Scott Richey named the Illini's leading scorer from a season ago.
Every day for the 50 days leading up to the first Illinois football practice, beat writer Scott Richey is unveiling his top 50 most important Illini players going into the 2018 season.
Vitals: 6-1, 180, R-Sr., K
Hometown: Cypress, Texas
High School: Cypress Woods
Every day for the 50 days leading up to the first Illinois football practice, Bob Asmussen will reveal his top 50 college football teams going into the 2018 season.
Coach: Mike Norvell
2017 record: 10-3
Projected 2018 record: 9-3
Circle the date: Oct. 13 vs. Central Florida
Bowl trip: Cure
Latest commitment gives Illinois more size in frontcourt
CHAMPAIGN — Three open scholarships in June meant Illinois still had some roster moves to complete before the 2018-19 season. The Illini took a step in that direction Tuesday with a commitment from three-star forward Anthony Higgs.
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Former Danville leader rejoins coaching ranks
CATLIN — Geoff Desmond's baseball involvement has strong ties to Vermilion County. First, playing at Danville High School and then Danville Area Community College before coming back to coach at his high school.
Central rising junior in a tie for second in his age group after opening round of State Farm Youth Classic in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON — Rising Champaign Central junior Justin McCoy carded a 71 on Tuesday during his opening round at the State Farm Youth Classic, placing McCoy in a tie for second in his age group.
The area's most talked-about fireworks display — Saturday night at Arthur's Freedom Celebration — will go on as scheduled. The only change: the presence of a woman portraying Princess Illiniwek.
The area's most talked-about fireworks display — Saturday night at Arthur's Freedom Celebration — will go on as scheduled.
The only change: the presence of a woman portraying Princess Illiniwek.
Illinois' first-year offensive coordinator looks toward future, not Illini's woeful 2017 season
CHAMPAIGN — Rod Smith watched some of the Illinois football team’s game film from last season. What the new Illini offensive coordinator wanted to know more than anything was which returning players he would now work with had some experience.
Beat writer Scott Richey thinks Owen Carney has a chance to push his way into the starting lineup at defensive end.
Beat writer Scott Richey thinks Owen Carney has a chance to push his way into the starting lineup at defensive end.
Every day for the 50 days leading up to the first Illinois football practice, beat writer Scott Richey is unveiling his top 50 most important Illini players going into the 2018 season.
Vitals: 6-3, 240, DE
Hometown: Miami
High School: Miami Central
