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Dave McGinnis
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3 weeks ago
Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach and longtime NFL assistant, dies at 74

A respected defensive mind, McGinnis began his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 1986 as linebackers coach, a season after the franchise won the Super Bowl.

Ben Kramer is the new men's basketball coach at Lincoln Land Community College.
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3 weeks ago
LLCC selects assistant to become head men’s basketball coach

Ben Kramer has been an assistant in the program for 15 years.

WNBA
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3 weeks ago
Chicago Sky land rising star Rickea Jackson from LA Sparks in a trade for Ariel Atkins

Jackson was the No. 4 pick in the 2024 WNBA draft and averaged 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists last season.

Illinois' Keaton Wagler advances the ball as Oregon's Drew Carter pursues during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
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4 weeks ago
Illinois star Wagler declares for NBA draft following historic freshman season

In the post, Wagler said Champaign will always hold a “special place” in his heart.

Panels focused on sports medicine, media and content creation, and scouting and analytics ran concurrently.
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4 weeks ago
Student-led sports business conference brings industry leaders to campus

University of Illinois event highlights careers in athletics, media and analytics through panels and networking.

Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Sports
4 weeks ago
White Sox expand plans for giveaway of pope-themed hats

Pope Leo broke Vatican protocol by donning a White Sox cap last year.

Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki looks on from the dugout before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Chicago, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
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4 weeks ago
Seiya Suzuki returns to Cubs lineup after missing the start of the season with a knee injury

Counsell said he is planning to be “somewhat cautious” with Suzuki for the next week.

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan shouts instructions during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
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4 weeks ago
After Reinsdorf endorsement, Donovan says Bulls’ best interest is the top priority

Donovan has yet to decide on his future, however. The 60-year-old plans to meet with Reinsdorf after the season.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Shane Smith (64) throws against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
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4 weeks ago
White Sox option opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A after 3 shaky outings

The White Sox don’t expect it to be a long stay in the minors.

Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
Sports
4 weeks ago
White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats

A limited number of hats shaped like the Pope’s miter, with the team’s sock logo in the middle, will be distributed.