https://writingillini.com/heart-wrenching-david-mirkovic-surgery-news-comes-with-silver-lining-for-illinoisWriting IllinienHeart-wrenching David Mirkovic surgery news comes with silver lining for IllinoisIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,David Mirkovic,Brad Underwood2026-08-04T20:24:15Z2026-08-04T20:35:12Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7494,h_4215,x_0,y_269/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kz75zkerxsfg5k7b59.jpgMar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) looks on in the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/brad-underwood-and-illinois-have-a-target-one-their-back-now-more-than-everWriting IllinienBrad Underwood and Illinois have a target on their back now more than everIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois basketball,Brad Underwood2026-08-04T15:07:54Z2026-08-04T17:07:08Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4308,h_2423,x_0,y_77/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kz6hhqrhcrd9frmdgp.jpgApr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies 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 Imageshttps://writingillini.com/projected-illinois-football-depth-chart-exudes-confidence-for-the-2026-seasonWriting IllinienProjected Illinois football depth chart exudes confidence for the 2026 seasonillinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football2026-08-04T10:49:24Z2026-08-04T10:49:24Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2235,h_1257,x_0,y_30/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kz56bpt75vgbyry0m7.jpgNov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema greets player running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) before an NCAA game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/bret-bielema-makes-intriguing-position-switch-early-in-illinois-football-fall-practiceWriting IllinienBret Bielema makes intriguing position switch early in Illinois football fall practiceillinois football,Jershaun Newton,Illinois fighting illini,college football2026-08-04T10:09:04Z2026-08-04T10:09:04Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_113/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kz63y1bvtrjhy0mr72.jpgClearwater Central Catholic's Quarterback Jershaun Newton (1) finds running room during early first quarter action. The Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders traveled to Jacksonville, FL to take on the University Christian Christians in the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1M starts football semifinal match Friday, December 2, 2022. The Marauders came away with a 29 to 34 win over the Christians.https://writingillini.com/illinois-football-loses-promising-young-talent-ahead-of-the-2026-seasonWriting IllinienIllinois football loses promising young talent ahead of the 2026 seasonillinois football,Illinois fighting illini,college football,Davon Grant2026-08-04T09:44:12Z2026-08-04T09:46:41Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3169,h_1782,x_0,y_268/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kz62fqdatyha8mjj1z.jpgSep 27, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema looks on as Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) talks with an official during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/illinois-seriously-dropped-the-ball-for-annual-hail-to-the-orange-out-game-opponentWriting IllinienIllinois seriously dropped the ball for annual ‘Hail to the Orange Out’ game opponentIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois football,Orange Out2026-08-03T19:01:43Z2026-08-03T19:01:43Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4233,h_2381,x_0,y_326/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kz49tn4wnc67mc5535.jpgOct 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini defensive lineman Tomiwa Durojaiye (36) and defensive lineman James Thompson Jr. (90) react during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Imageshttps://writingillini.com/chris-tamas-contract-extension-makes-no-sense-based-on-recent-illinois-volleyball-historyWriting IllinienChris Tamas' contract extension makes no sense based on recent Illinois volleyball historyIllinois Fighting Illini,Illinois volleyball,Chris Tamas,Josh Whitman2026-08-03T15:46:49Z2026-08-03T15:46:49Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3076,h_1730,x_0,y_230/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kz3zthn6z9wf8mkr70.jpgIllinois coach Chris Tamas, center, brings his team together during the first set against the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena.https://writingillini.com/illinois-basketball-star-has-ice-in-veins-as-numbers-show-clutch-geneWriting IllinienIllinois basketball star has ice in veins, as numbers show clutch geneillinois basketball,Berry Wallace,Illinois fighting illini,women's college basketball2026-08-03T12:30:52Z2026-08-03T12:30:52Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4584,h_2578,x_0,y_224/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/140/01kz3skzafhgpcc6k5y5.jpgIllinois forward Berry Wallace (23) brings the ball past Vanderbilt guard Justine Pissott (13) during the second half of a second round NCAA college basketball tournament game at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 23, 2026.