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ON-AIR: Illini Football sees improvement
7:13 PM 10/17/2006 — Improvement is becoming the main theme discussed after every Fighting Illini football game. After suffering a heart wrenching loss to Ohio last Saturday on a last minute field goal for the second game in a row, the Illini players and coaches are trying to stay positive, looking at the strides made every game.
ON-AIR: Men's Cross Country prepares for conference
7:17 PM 10/17/2006 — The Illini Men's Cross Country team finished 15th out of 32 teams at the Pre-NCAA invitational this past weekend. Junior Trent Hoerr led the Illini with a 43rd overall finish and an 8K personal best time of 24:26. Senior Jason Bill finished 51st with a time of 24:29.
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Tennis players aspire to pro tours
11:16 PM 10/17/2006 — From the first time he swung a racquet, Jeff Laski was successful at every level of tennis. Blessed with a cannon serve and a knack for the doubles game, he won a state title in his sophomore year of high school, was ranked as one of the 10 best doubles players in the United States, and dreamed of winning the U.
Rowe qualifies for Challenger tourney
11:01 PM 10/17/2006 — Ryan Rowe defeated Billy Heiser in a battle of Illini teammates Tuesday to defend his title in the pre-qualifying tournament for the Atkins Tennis Center's professional Challenger. Rowe's victory earned the junior an automatic wildcard bid into the Challenger's qualifying rounds, where he will attempt to earn a spot in the main draw of the professional tournament.
Cards beat Mets, lead series 3-2
11:49 PM 10/17/2006 — ST. LOUIS - A big swing by Albert Pujols and another playoff gem from a rejuvenated Jeff Weaver put the St. Louis Cardinals on the cusp of the World Series. Pujols' homer helped the Cardinals get to Tom Glavine at last, and Weaver shut down the New York Mets for a 4-2 victory Tuesday night and a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series.
Brown's injury could spell trouble for Bears
11:04 PM 10/17/2006 — CHICAGO - Charles Tillman stood with both arms raised, while Devin Hester collapsed and pointed toward the sky. Over on the sideline, players and coaches bounced as if they were on trampolines, fists pumping and wide smiles crossing their faces as the opposing kicker missed a potential winning field goal.
Piniella signs on with Cubs; Hopes high for next season
11:06 PM 10/17/2006 — CHICAGO - Lou Piniella put the blue cap bearing a big C onto his head, pulled the jersey with No. 41 over his shoulders and then made sure his modeling was complete by turning around to give everyone a full look. The big question: Can he turn around the Chicago Cubs? Told that the team he now manages has gone nearly a century between World Series championships, dating back to 1908, Piniella said Tuesday he wasn't aware of that dubious record.
Hoosiers' victory celebration short-lived
10:53 PM 10/17/2006 — BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - The Indiana Hoosiers had one night to celebrate their upset of Iowa. By Sunday, it was back to work, and by Tuesday, it was time to go full bore at their next big challenge of the season: Playing No. 1 Ohio State. "It's rewarding any time you work hard for something and you see it pay off," safety Will Meyers said.
Cory Lidle memorial service held in California
10:52 PM 10/17/2006 — COVINA, Calif. - Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle was remembered as "a loving husband and an awesome father" Tuesday at a memorial attended by family, friends and teammates of the avid yet inexperienced pilot who was killed during an aerial tour of New York City.
