1+ hour, 29+ min ago  (393+ words) Want a copy of today's edition? Here's a map of single-copy locations Sports Editor Matt Daniels with a look at what's going on around the area: Illinois men's gymnastics coach Daniel Ribeiro and his program are back in action on…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (89+ words) Former Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer will take part in the NFL combine this week at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Matthew Darling and the undefeated Westville boys" basketball team starts its postseason on Wednesday night at Maroa-Forsyth. Isaiah Allen and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (444+ words) Several Illini cheerleaders, along with their dads, take part during the Dad's Day football game against Rutgers this past Saturday at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign. Want a copy of today's edition? Here's a map of single-copy locations Sports Editor…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (745+ words) ATHLETICS (2) " Signed Aaron Civale, rhp, Chicago Cubs, to a $6 million, one-year contract; signed Scott Barlow, rhp, Cincinnati, to a $2 million, one-year contract. BALTIMORE (4) " Signed Ryan Helsley, rhp, New York Mets, to a $28 million, two-year contract; signed Pete Alonso, 1b, N.Y. Mets, to…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (264+ words) Stetson Hatters (7-14, 3-5 ASUN) at North Florida Ospreys (5-16, 3-5 ASUN) Jacksonville, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: North Florida hosts Stetson after Kamrin Oriol scored 33 points in North Florida's 117-114 overtime win against the Bellarmine Knights. The Ospreys have gone 4-4 in home games. North…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (183+ words) Kylan Boswell sustained a broken bone in his right hand on Monday at practice and is out until at least mid-February. CHAMPAIGN " The No. 11 Illinois men's basketball team won't have veteran guard Kylan Boswell for Wednesday night's home game against…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (671+ words) Kylan Boswell sustained a broken bone in his right hand on Monday at practice and is out until at least mid-February. CHAMPAIGN " Illinois has maintained its place among the Big Ten title contenders through the first third of conference play…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (321+ words) Illinois defensive back Matthew Bailey talks to the media on Tuesday at the Smith Center. I'm not sure who is going to win the Heisman Trophy in 2026. Or the Butkus Award. Or the Lou Groza. But I have an inkling…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (277+ words) Two-year starting safety Matthew Bailey turned down the opportunity to jump to the NFL to play one final season at Illinois. CHAMPAIGN " Illinois won't have to rebuild its entire secondary for the 2026 season. Starting safety Matthew Bailey and starting cornerback…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (363+ words) Music City Bowl | Regular season moments to remember'The News-Gazette The 2025 season for Illinois might not have lived up to all of the preseason expectations " where the College Football Playoff was a legitimate goal " but eight regular-season wins and a shot…...