‘The Long Green Line’: Coaching legend earns the spotlight
Cross country isn't a glamor sport, but that doesn't mean you should run away from "The Long Green Line." Cross country, which involves teams of runners traversing hill and dale...
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Riding rails in Rockies
In most travels, it's the destination, not the journey. Getting there is not half the fun. Sitting in a cramped seat for eight or more hours is a means to...
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Oh Deere, Wie has a dilemma Michelle Wie has been extended a third invitation to the PGA Tour's July 12-15 John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill. But conflicting reports cast...
Illinois to tab Rutgers aide
Illinois is expected to name Rutgers associate head coach Jolette Law as its new women's basketball coach Friday. Law, a former two-time All-Big Ten player at Iowa, would succeed Theresa...
‘Dubs’ has a doctor’s appointment
They call Rees Jones the "Open Doctor" and the "PGA Physician" for good reason. Jones is one of the world's premier golf course architects. His resume includes work on seven...
Basketball player at UIC is wounded
A University of Illinois at Chicago men's basketball player was recuperating Sunday, two days after being shot in the leg intervening in a quarrel between his sister and her boyfriend,...
NIU’s Judson faces scrutiny on 7-22 year
Northern Illinois athletic director Jim Phillips and basketball coach Rob Judson will meet after the season to determine the direction of the program. "I'm going to do what I always...
In Big Ten, some bigger than others
After more than 5,000 miles on the road, gallons of Diet Coke, a mountain of Junior Mints and M&M's (love those new dark chocolate M's), countless hot dogs and rides...
Illini hang their hopes on Leman
If Illinois football fans are looking for reasons to stay positive about next season in the wake of the team's fourth straight finish at the bottom of the Big Ten,...
Benson, Reiter named to district academic team
Northern Illinois defensive players Brad Benson and Mark Reiter have been named to ESPN magazine's Academic All-District first team for District 5. Benson, a senior nose guard from Sycamore, has...