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Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. ordered to stand trial on a rape charge in Kansas
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas judge on Friday ordered University of Illinois basketball standout Terrence Shannon Jr. to stand trial on a rape charge following testimony from a woman who said she was “terrified” as she was being assaulted. Shannon, 23, of Champaign, Illinois, is accused of committing sexual assault on Sept. 9, in […]
May the best team win
Championship performances. Disappointing endings. Thrilling finishes. The next three weeks will feature all those potential situations for area high school programs with IHSA postseason action taking control of the calendar. Here’s a guide on who to watch for and what moments to take in:. May 9, girls’ track and...
Rescheduled Christie Clinic Illinois 5K set for June 7
CHAMPAIGN — Postponed by protests, the 5K that is part of the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend will be made up on June 7, officials said Wednesday. The new route will have runners finish outside Memorial Stadium. If participants picked up their 5K bib, it can be used for...
2026 Wheaton St. Francis WR Zachary Washington discusses Illini offer: ‘It’s my hometown’
Zachary Washington is pretty familiar with Illinois football. The three-star Class of 2026 wide receiver has visited the University of Illinois campus multiple times already, and former Wheaton (Ill.) St. Francis schoolmate TJ McMillen — the son of St. Francis head coach Bob McMillen — is a freshman offensive lineman for the Illini.
Report: Illini a finalist for San Francisco guard Mike Sharavjamts
CHAMPAIGN — The Illini are one of three finalists for San Francisco 6-foot-8 guard Mike Sharavjamts, according to a report by ESPN's Jeff Borzello. St. Mary's and Utah are the other two reported finalists. Sharavjamts entered the transfer portal back in April after averaging eight points, three rebounds and...
Illinois baseball beats Iowa, stays atop B1G standings
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Illinois baseball scored nine runs in the first four innings and got three shutout innings from its bullpen in an 10-5 win over Iowa Friday night. With the victory, Illinois retains its one game lead in the Big Ten standings, with five games to go in the regular season.
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament East Regional-Connecticut vs Illinois
Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) reacts against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Illinicast Episode 86: Meet Tim Sinclair, The Voice of Illinois Athletics
Illinicast Episode 86: Meet Tim Sinclair, The Voice of Illinois Athletics. Illinois fans know Tim Sinclair as “The voice of the Fighting Illini”. However, he is certainly not just a one-trick act. Currently, Tim is also the public address announcer for the Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago Fire. As well as publicly addressing 4 NBA All-Star weekends, NBA 2K the video game, the Big Ten Football Championship Game, and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Certainly, Sinclair has an extremely interesting career in the world of broadcasting and sports announcing. Which, he dives into in further detail on, on the 86th edition of the Illinicast.
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