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Jan 17, 2026; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Adrien Dumont de Chassart, of Belgium drives off the first tee during the third round of the Sony Open in Hawaii. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

The U.S. Open is again proving Illinois is a golf school at its heart

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 19, 2026

Ayo Dosunmu's status gives him tremendous free agent value as NBA enters offseason

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 19, 2026

Obama Presidential Center grand opening featured a former Illinois basketball star

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 19, 2026

Keaton Wagler oozed confidence in pre-NBA Draft national TV interview

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 19, 2026

Dec 30, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema calls time out against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Illinois football capped off a big run of recruiting with a key flip from an offensive weapon

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 17, 2026

Illinois running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) runs the ball ahead of Tennessee defensive back Andre Turrentine (2) and linebacker Jadon Perlotte (27) for a first down in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl against Tennessee in an NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

The floor to a successful 2026 season has been set for the Illinois football team

Owen Christopher

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Jun 17, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema, right, and Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley shake hands after the 34-32 Illini win at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Bret Bielema is missing one vital thing at Illinois to be in the top tier of Big Ten coaches

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 17, 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

Former Illinois basketball fan favorite dealt another career blow with new team

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 17, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) reacts after a catch and run during the second half against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Projected Illinois football wide receiver depth chart with Bennett Konkey

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 16, 2026

Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema reacts during the third quarter against the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Massive 2027 commitment gives Illinois football another huge weapon for the future

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 16, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts to a play against the Penn Quakers in the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Kansas could hold the key to a giant Illinois basketball class of 2027

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 15, 2026

Dec 31, 2024; Orlando, FL, USA; A Illinois Fighting Illini helmet sitting on confetti after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images

Top Illinois football recruiting target sets top 4 and commitment date

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 15, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) shoots against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tavion Banks (6) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Top 3 NBA Draft landing spots where Keaton Wagler will thrive the most

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 14, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) speaks to media 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

Top 3 dumpster fire teams Keaton Wagler needs to avoid in the 2026 NBA Draft

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 14, 2026

Oct 12, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema celebrates a 50-49 win over the Purdue Boilermakers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Big official visit weekend starts off with a bang for the Illinois football program

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 13, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Illinois basketball's Big Ten foe receiving champions treatment in recent basketball power rankings

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 13, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles the ball against UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Recent bump in NBA Mock Draft has Keaton Wagler stepping on a land mine

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 13, 2026

Sep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema gives players a hand after a 34-32 win against the Southern California Trojans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Illinois football official visit weekend gets massive boost with updated recruiting rankings

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 11, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood leads a team huddle Saturday, March 21, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round game against the VCU Rams at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Brad Underwood has Illinois basketball in reach of the Big Ten crown

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 10, 2026

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Kylan Boswell (4) runs up the court during practice ahead of a Final Four game on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Kylan Boswell adds NBA Draft workout with recent legendary dynasty

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 10, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles the ball against UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Keaton Wagler could experience crazy NBA Draft night with projected trade landing him locally

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 10, 2026

Oct 19, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players wear the throwback helmets and uniforms in honor of legendary Red Grange and the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium before the game against the Michigan Wolverines. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Intriguing 2027 quarterback picks Illinois football has his landing spot

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 9, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood 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 keeps the in-state pipeline flowing with newest commitment

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 9, 2026

July 19, 2025; North Augusta, South Carolina, USA; Brad Beal Elite Quentin Coleman (1) gestures to a teammate as Team Durant Evans Barning Jr. (7) defends during the Brad Beal Elite and Team Durant game at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam at Riverview Park Activity Center. Brad Beal Elite won 91-59. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale - Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY NETWORK

Future Illinois basketball star earns high praise at the top of the sport

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 8, 2026

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, left, and Illinois head coach Bret Bielema talk before the game as the No. 1 Oregon Ducks host the No. 21 Illinois Fighting Illini Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.

Bret Bielema tapping into rare Illinois football recruiting pipeline

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 8, 2026

Oct 1, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Illinois football recruiting target changes official visit plans

Rees Woodcock

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Jun 8, 2026

Illinois coach Bret Bielema disputes a call in the first quarter of the Music City Bowl against Tennessee in an NCAA football game on Dec. 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Illinois football hits big with a Sunday commitment for the class of 2027

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 7, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois head coach Brad Underwood during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Rivals updated rankings give Illinois basketball a massive recruiting target in backyard

Kellen Sherman

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Jun 7, 2026

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