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Owen Christopher

Joined: Jun 10, 2025

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) speaks in a press conference after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball will win the Andrej Stojakovic battle due to these two factors

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Apr 30, 2026

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

The ultimate test awaits Bret Bielema and the Illinois football team in 2026

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Apr 24, 2026

Feb 2, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a talk with an official during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Is the Illinois basketball transfer portal signed, sealed, and delivered for 2026-27?

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Apr 21, 2026

Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Ty Rodgers (20) dribbles the ball against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Ty Rodgers departure from Illinois basketball is best for both parties

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Apr 17, 2026

3 key questions for the Illinois baseball team against Minnesota

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Mar 14, 2026

Illinois baseball falls flat in challenging Big Ten bout

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Mar 9, 2026

Jun 1, 2024; Lexington, KY, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Dan Hartleb shakes hands with the umpires before the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kentucky Proud Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

3 key questions as the Illinois baseball team battles the USC Trojans

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Mar 5, 2026

Sep 4, 2021; Seattle, Washington, USA; Montana Grizzlies head coach Bobby Hauck stands on the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Newest Illinois defensive coordinator should excite fans

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Mar 4, 2026

Feb 10, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Easy Big Ten close benefits these Illinois basketball stars

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Mar 2, 2026

Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Ty Rodgers (20) works out during NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The good and bad about a potential Ty Rodgers return to Illinois this season

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Feb 25, 2026

Apr 18, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a baseball in a glove during batting practice prior to the game between the Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Youth and transfer portal look to boost renewed Illinois baseball season

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Feb 24, 2026

Illinois v Washington

Illinois football coaching staff takes another hit

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Feb 4, 2026

Ohio State v Illinois

Illinois football way-too-early potential class of 2026 starters

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Jan 9, 2026

USC v Illinois

Illinois sports New Year's resolutions entering 2026

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Dec 31, 2025

Illinois v Washington

Biggest transfer portal needs for the Illinois football team

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Dec 5, 2025

Northwestern v Illinois

Transfer portal not a threat to the fabric of the Illinois football program

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Dec 4, 2025

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