Sports

Big Ten coaches assert now is the time to build 'programs'

Most Big Ten men's basketball coaches would agree they are now done building teams. Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo asserted they are beyond that.

10/31/2009 - 1:32 PM    Post your comment
Illlini football tries to put pieces of the puzzle together

With so much experience returning for the Illini offense, the only marked difference coming into 2009 seemed to be at offensive coordinator.

10/9/2009 - 4:00 AM    Post your comment
Chiefs still not sure if Cassel will play

By JOHN MARSHALL The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel acts like he's ready to play. He hasn't missed a practice this week. He's said the right things, that he feels good enough to go. Now, it's up to the coaches. "As long as I'm able to walk and...By JOHN MARSHALL

The Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel acts like he's ready to play. He hasn't missed a practice this week. He's said the right things, that he feels good enough to go. Now, it's up to the coaches.

9/11/2009 - 4:00 AM    Post your comment
Professional athletes need to trim egos

If there is a downside to the world of professional sports, which is impossible to fathom as a diehard sports fan, it would be the number of prima donnas.

9/2/2009 - 4:00 AM    Post your comment
Roberts, Reimold lead Orioles past White Sox

CHICAGO — Brian Roberts liked what he saw from the Baltimore Orioles in their first series win since the All-Star break. White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was less than pleased with his team's performance.

8/23/2009 - 11:25 PM    Post your comment
Jake Fox leads Cubs to 3-1 victory over Dodgers

Jake Fox made a case to stay in Chicago's lineup with the first four-hit day of his career. Cubs manager Lou Piniella has other ideas about digging out of an eight-game hole with his veterans. Fox went 4 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs.

8/23/2009 - 11:11 PM    Post your comment
Rain delays Monday's White House event for NASCAR

WASHINGTON — The White House meeting between No. 44 and No. 48 will have to wait a few weeks, thanks to turf problems elsewhere.

8/3/2009 - 10:00 PM    Post your comment
Bears' Zack Bowman grabbing interceptions

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. — Given the chance to practice with the Chicago Bears' starters, Zack Bowman has shown he can make interceptions.

8/3/2009 - 10:00 PM    Post your comment
Tiger Woods wins Buick Open by 3 strokes

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods cruised to his easiest victory of the year, getting away with an awful round to open the Buick Open and an average one to hold off a weak field.

8/3/2009 - 10:00 PM    Post your comment
Blanton leads Phillies to 9-2 win over Cardinals

By DAN GELSTON The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley hit the first two-run shot. Ryan Howard nearly cleared two center field walls with his mammoth blast. Jimmy Rollins joined the fun when he went deep and Raul Ibanez capped the four-homer outburst with a two-run blast. The long b...By DAN GELSTON

The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley hit the first two-run shot. Ryan Howard nearly cleared two center field walls with his mammoth blast. Jimmy Rollins joined the fun when he went deep and Raul Ibanez capped the four-homer outburst with a two-run blast.

7/27/2009 - 4:00 AM    Post your comment
Armstrong finishes 3rd at Tour de France

When the seven-time Tour de France champion returned to the Tour podium Sunday, his family was there. His fans were there. And so was rival and teammate Alberto Contador — wearing the coveted and hard-won yellow jersey.

7/27/2009 - 4:00 AM    Post your comment
Where do Illini sports teams stand for 2009-2010 seasons?

MEN SPORTS

Baseball

Coach: Dan Hartleb

Record: 34-20 (16-8)

Big Ten Finish: Fourth

Plays at: Illinois Field

Recap: The highlight of the season came early when Illinois took two of three from then-No. 1 LSU, who went on to win the national title at the College World Series. But as the season went on consistency proved difficult. Key losses towards the end kept the Illini - who spent most of the season in contention for a Big Ten title - out of the NCAA Regionals.

7/20/2009 - 12:00 AM    Post your comment
Block I gives supporters chance to cheer, meet players

It wasn't exactly a fair fight back on Nov. 10, 2007, with the 100 or so members of the Illinois football student cheering section matched up against more than 100,000 screaming fans of the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes.

7/20/2009 - 12:00 AM    Post your comment
Why join the Orange Krush?

Taking in a men's basketball game at the University of Illinois is, to say the least, a vastly different experience than rooting on your high school roundballers. And it's also one that Meghan McCleary and Brett Zimmerman believe every new student should take in with one of the nation's best and most widely renowned student sections. They're talking about the Orange Krush, of course.

7/20/2009 - 12:00 AM    Post your comment
Why are football rivalries key to the game?

Before receiving the title of a true Illinois fan, the first thing to do is learn about the Illini's rivals. Rivalries play a large role in the emotion and competitiveness of college sports.

7/20/2009 - 12:00 AM    Post your comment
Why is the Chief still a controversial topic?

During the halftime show of many college games, mascots come out, fully clothed, presenting and entertaining the crowd.

7/20/2009 - 12:00 AM    Post your comment
Don't know where to get active and break a sweat on campus?

The University's Activities and Recreation Center, known universally as the ARC, is the largest facility of its type on campus and also one of the largest in the country.

7/20/2009 - 12:00 AM    Post your comment
Q: Where should I go to buy some Illini gear?

Before coming to the University of Illinois, you need to have Illini gear. Students need to be able to wear that orange and blue proudly.

5/26/2009 - 10:00 PM    Post your comment
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