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1 year ago
Experts warn of heat risks and injuries as high school fall sports begin

With August temperatures soaring, the risk of heat-related illnesses is a growing concern.

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1 year ago
Illinois Football ranked #12 in 2025 preseason coaches poll, highest start since 1990

The high ranking follows a historic 2024 season in which the Illini tied school records with 10 total wins and four victories over ranked opponents.

FILE - The WNBA logo is seen near a hoop before an WNBA basketball game at Mohegan Sun Arena, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
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1 year ago
WNBA says fan was arrested for throwing sex toy in Atlanta, threatens ejection, ban moving forward

On Friday, another sex toy was thrown in Chicago under a basket after a whistle was blown to stop play during the third quarter of Golden State’s 73-66 victory over the Sky.

FILE - Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer attends an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
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1 year ago
Cubs chairman says team’s performance convinced him extending Hoyer’s contract was right thing to do

The Cubs agreed to a multiyear extension with the 51-year-old Hoyer on Monday.

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1 year ago
Another sex toy gets thrown onto the court during a WNBA game

“It’s super disrespectful,” Sky center Elizabeth Williams said in the postgame press conference.

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1 year ago
Edison hired as UIS golf coach

Josh Edison is the former golf coach at Illinois College.

Diners sit at bar patios near Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, before a home game against the Orioles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
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1 year ago
Cubs snare 2027 MLB All-Star Game

“I’m a Cubs fan!” proclaims Gov. JB Pritzker.

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1 year ago
U of I WBB grad Kendall Bostic earns Big Ten sportsmanship award

Kendall Bostic is now the second Illini athlete to receive the award twice.

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1 year ago
U of I men’s basketball adds 22-year-old Serbian point guard Mihailo Petrovic

“Mihailo is the consummate point guard,” head coach Brad Underwood said.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) throws the ball at practice during Back Together training camp event for fans on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/David Banks)
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1 year ago
Better practices show Bears QB Caleb Williams has gained confidence in new offense

“I think as of right now I think I’m rolling,” Williams said. “I’m pretty smooth with it as of right now.”

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