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From Canada to Beijing: The journey of one Illini soccer player
10:38 PM 7/31/2008 — The Big Ten is well aware of Emily Zurrer's prowess. The conference has witnessed over and over again her vicious slide tackle - a physical act only she could make look elegant and graceful. The Illinois junior has been one of the conference's premiere defenders since her freshman debut in 2005, winning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 2006 and has been named Big Ten Player of the Week three times in her career.
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Illinois loses starting defensive tackle for season
3:43 PM 8/13/2008 — RANTOUL, Ill. - Illinois starting defensive tackle Sirod (ser-AHD') Williams will miss the season with a knee injury.
Williams faces surgery after hurting the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee Saturday at Illinois' preseason camp in Rantoul.
Coach Ron Zook says Williams will sit out the year and plans to return next fall as a red-shirt senior.
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BLOG: Notes and quotes from the start of Camp Rantoul
3:21 PM 8/4/2008 — RANTOUL - Sunday's Illinois Football Media Day was somewhat of a stark contrast to last week's Big Ten Media Days to say the least, moving from the Hyatt Regency in the big city of Chicago with national media to East Central Illinois' main metropolis Rantoul for the Orange and Blue's version of media day on the eve of a three-week training camp.
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Illini greats to reunite for alumni basketball game
8:28 PM 8/6/2008 — Assembly Hall will host the Night of Legends, an alumni basketball game, on Sept. 13, at 7:00 p.m. Although the DIA cannot confirm who will attend, several Illini greats are expected to participate in the event. Members of the 2004-05 and 1988-89 Final Four teams will be well-represented.
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Smith dismissed from basketball team
10:40 PM 7/31/2008 — llinois basketball coach Bruce Weber announced Thursday junior guard Jamar Smith has been dismissed from the basketball team. The dismissal stems from Smith's recent run-in with the law which violated the terms of a personal agreement with Weber implemented after a February 2007 alcohol-related car accident.
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Spring's march to Beijing an unlikely one
10:36 PM 7/31/2008 — It's been a whirlwind couple of weeks to say the least for Olympic gymnast Justin Spring.
Within a week's time, Spring will prepare to push his body to its limit on the world's grandest stage in a quest for Olympic glory. Those who know Spring, or at least the challenges he has endured this past year, could consider the fact that he made the Olympic team in any capacity a feat in its own.
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Williams' Olympic dreams now reality
12:03 PM 8/2/2008 — After just three years in the NBA, Deron Williams is likely the most celebrated player in Illinois basketball history. His trophy case would at least say so.
But next to the Final Four net, the 2006 All-Rookie Team, 2008 All-NBA Second Team and the 2008 NBA Skills Challenge awards, the Utah Jazz point guard hopes to add one prize: a gold medal.
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Illini paralympians headed to Beijing
10:18 PM 7/31/2008 — After going from fifth place in 2000 to gold in 2004, the U.S. women's Paralympic basketball team will have its chance to repeat with starting point guard and University head coach Patty Cisneros.
The team will travel to Beijing on August 28 for the Paralympics, which start two weeks after the closing ceremonies of the Olympics.
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Robinson to play for team Canada in what may be baseball's last Olympic go around
10:34 PM 7/31/2008 — Illinois baseball has never had a representative in the Olympics. Now, in what could be that last Olympics with baseball, the Illini can finally send someone out on the diamond.
The Canadian national team tabbed former Illini Chris Robinson to play catcher for the Beijing games.
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Former Illini tennis star Anderson set to compete at Games
10:22 PM 7/31/2008 — It has been a little more than a year since Kevin Anderson packed his bags and bid farewell to the Illinois men's tennis program.
A collegiate career spent stockpiling slews of awards and titles came to an end when the standout decided to forgo his senior season and join the Association of Tennis Professionals tour.
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Track star Masheto to represent Botswana at Olympics
10:21 PM 7/31/2008 — Gakologelwang Masheto, a native of Muan, Botswana, has been in the United States for less than two years, but he will soon be leaving for yet another part of the world. In January, Masheto was named to the 2008 Botswana Olympic team by the Botswana Athletic Association.
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Manny, Junior in big deals on deadline day
10:46 PM 7/31/2008 — Manny's on the move. Junior, too.
With more than 1,100 homers between them, two of baseball's greatest sluggers switched leagues just before the trade deadline Thursday to play prominent roles for playoff contenders.
Unhappy in Boston, Manny Ramirez got his wish when he was shipped to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a blockbuster, three-team deal that sent outfielder Jason Bay from Pittsburgh to the Red Sox.
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With stiff back, Williams observes from sideline
10:41 PM 7/31/2008 — BOURBONNAIS, Ill. - Between his wedding and the NFL draft, Chris Williams was busy the past few months. Even so, the last thing he needed was time off.
The 14th overall pick out of Vanderbilt and a possible starter at left tackle on the Chicago Bears' revamped offensive line, Williams has been getting plenty lately because of tightness in his lower back.
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