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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Philadelphia Union midfielder Maurice Edu (21) battles with Chicago Fire forward Quincy Amarikwa (24) during the first half at PPL Park in Chester, Pa., on Oct. 2.

Chicago Fire can change its course with few moves

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor Nov 12, 2014
The Dallas Stars' Ryan Garbutt takes a shot on goal before Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford stops it during the first period at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014. The Blackhawks won, 3-2, in a shootout. (Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News/MCT)

Blackhawks fans need to hold their horses

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor Nov 5, 2014
Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman (right) answers questions during a press conference at Bears training camp Wednesday, July 23, 2014, in Bourbonnais, Ill.

Bear’s Trestman fueling doubt

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor Oct 29, 2014
A potential varsity hockey program could be a reality

A potential varsity hockey program could be a reality

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor Oct 22, 2014
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws a pass during the second quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. The Panthers beat the Bears 31-24.

Bears need to keep it simple to win

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor Oct 15, 2014
Chicago’s renovated Soldier Field stadium is shown before the Bears’ Monday Night Football game on Sept. 29, 2003.

Getting NFL draft paints clear picture

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor Oct 8, 2014
Oakland Athletics pitcher Jeff Samardzija, left, and other teammates embrace starting pitcher Sonny Gray after the final out in their wild card-clinching 4-0 win against the Texas Rangers on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.

An easy solution: More MLB playoff games!

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor Oct 1, 2014
Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews scores a power play goal against Los Angeles Kings' Jonathan Quick in the 1st period during Game 7 of the NHL Western Conference finals on Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Chicago. (Scott Strazzante/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

Blackhawk’s Bowman will make the right moves

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor Sep 24, 2014