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Illinois State Amateur returns to Atkins Golf Club
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Atkins Golf Club is hosting the Illinois State Amateur for the first time in 20 years. The course will host the annual tournament for the first time since major renovations by the University of Illinois. In addition to the upgraded site, this year is the first year the winner of the […]
Our first look at Illinois’ stadium entrance in EA’s College Football 25
After more than a decade of waiting, we have our first look at Illinois’ Memorial Stadium entrance in EA Sports College Football 25. YouTuber Spruce compiled a video of all of the entrances — Illinois is at the 29:15 mark. In this clip, the Illini are playing Northwestern...
Man stops in Champaign while cycling around the world
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – One man is making his mark on the world with just two wheels by cycling around the globe. His journey around the world has now taken him to the United States, where he’ll be taking his next leg of the journey. He’s known on his social media as Shengqiang Xu, but his real name is Yifei Xu.
Cutting sports at Illinois to pay for revenue sharing? Illini AD Josh Whitman: “We’re not foreclosing any options”
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Major changes have rocked the boat of college sports the past five years with the addition of the transfer portal and name, image and likeness and even more reform is on the horizon. The agreed upon House vs. NCAA settlement is about to further shift the college sports landscape, as revenue sharing […]
Illinois transfer looking to make impact immediately
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- We are inching closer to the start of the 2024 football season and just a couple weeks away from Illinois starting training camp. This off season Illinois picked up several new guys from the transfer portal for both sides of the ball. With a lot of...
Notebook: Will Riley 'getting acclimated' with Illini; Kendall Gill sees 'great fit' for son at Northwestern
SAVOY, Ill. — Illinois athletics director Josh Whitman told the crowd of passionate Illinois fans at the 35th Annual Kendall Gill Golf Outing on Monday that Orlando Antigua was "probably the greatest recruiting win we had this offseason." Quite a statement given Illinois just brought in its first five-star prospect in more than two decades.
Tre White finding balance at Illinois
Jul. 15—CHAMPAIGN — Tre White called his arrival at Illinois this spring a "big deep breath of relief." A venture back into the transfer portal after spending the 2023-24 season at Louisville came with some trepidation. That particular move didn't work out. White earned Pac-12 All-Freshman Team honors at Southern California, opted to transfer to the Cardinals and then hit the portal again ...
Illinois Basketball Guard Featured on Sleeper’s All Big Ten Team
Illinois Basketball guard, Kasparas Jakucionis, was featured on a recent All Big-Ten first team prediction done by Carter Elliott and Greg Elliott of the Sleeper’s Media podcast. Jakucionis was the only unanimous selection besides rising Junior guard, Braden Smith, of Purdue. Waddell’s team featured Smith, Jakucionis, Oregon’s Jackson Shelstead, Washington’s Great Osobor, and Indiana’s Oumar Ballo. Elliiott’s team consisted of Michigan State’s Frankie Fidler, and Mackenzie Mgbako and Malik Reneau of Indiana.
Eric Johannigmeier returns to lead Illinois cross country
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – This Fighting Illini has found his way back to his college team. Director of track, field and cross country Petras Kyprianou named Eric Johannigmeier University of Illinois cross country and distance coach on Monday, July 15, 2024. Johannigmeier, an Illini alum, participated in cross...
Bob Asmussen | Underwood and the Illini sitting pretty [The News-Gazette, Champaign-Urbana, Ill.]
Jul. 15—CHAMPAIGN — It's quiet now near State Farm Center. But that won't last. Come October, a new friend visits the home of Illinois men's basketball. Goes by the name Anticipation. Brad Underwood did that. The eighth-year Illini coach just put the school in the Elite Eight for...
Volleyball Fan Day Announced For August 10
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Illinois volleyball announced its annual Fan Day for August 10 at Huff Hall prior to the FamILLy Movie Night at Memorial Stadium later that evening. The preseason event, which takes place from 1-3 p.m., is free to the public gives fans a first look at the 2024 squad.
Kyprianou unveils powerhouse track and field 2024-25 recruits
CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois Director of Track, Field, and Cross Country, Petros Kyprianou, has announced nine stellar additions to the roster for the 2024-25 season. Five women and four men are set to don the Orange and Blue for the first time next season, bringing a wealth of talent and potential to the team.
Illinois RHP Jack Crowder drafted to Baltimore Orioles
On Monday night, in the ninth round of the MLB Draft, the Baltimore Orioles drafted Jack Crowder, a right-handed pitcher from Illinois. Crowder was selected with the 279th overall pick, and was the only Illini drafted in the first ten rounds. The second half of the draft will continue on Tuesday.
Kendall Gill raises $45k in 35th-annual golf scramble
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois great Kendall Gill returned home to raise money for Cunningham House for the 35th straight year through his annual golf scramble. The event, which raises money for youth homes in the area, raised $45,000, adding to its more than $800,000 total since beginning in 1989. “It means a lot for […]
Bobby Pierce sweeps the weekend, earns fourth straight World of Outlaws win
The following is a press release from World Racing Group and the World of Outlaws CASE Late Model Series:. Bobby Pierce continued to prove why he is one of the top dirt Late Model drivers in the country through the weekend in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The Oakwood, IL native picked...
Hobby Inks Pro Contract Overseas with PAOK Thessaloniki
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Fighting Illini alum Camille Hobby has signed a professional contract with Greece's PAOK Thessaloniki (A1) club to continue her basketball career. The 6'3" center played her fifth season of collegiate competition at Illinois following a four-year span at NC State. Hobby graduated from Illinois in May...
2024-25 Illinois basketball roster the deepest in Brad Underwood era
With recruiting winding down for the 2024-25 season, the Illinois basketball team has emerged as a new squad. This isn’t an exaggeration either. Losing all but two scholarship players from an Elite 8 squad just months ago is something that isn’t seen often. The Illini were essentially gutted.
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