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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
Illinois linebacker Jake Hansen practices during day 2 of training camp Aug. 6. Coach Bret Bielema hopes to better the defensive unit before the start of the season.

Illinois defense overview: Bielema looks to turn around struggling unit

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • Aug 17, 2021
Quarterback Brandon Peters practices at training camp Aug. 6. Illinois football coach Bret Bielema keeps a retained roster for the upcoming season.

Illinois offense overview: Bielema opens season with mostly retained roster

By Wes Hollenberg, Staff Writer • Aug 12, 2021
Illinois men's basketball coach Brad Underwood yells during the game against Ohio State at the Big Ten Tournament March 13.

Men’s basketball releases nonconference schedule

By Claire O, Sports Digital Content Creator • Aug 9, 2021
Former Illini Tyson Bull sits atop the Olympic rings in Tokyo before heading home to Australia. Bull finished his Olympic debut in fifth-place in the horizontal bar.

Bull finishes Olympic debut with fifth-place finish in horizontal bar final

By Bradley Zimmerman, Staff Writer • Aug 8, 2021
The USA Women's Volleyball Team celebrates a victory against the Brazil team. The USA Women's Volleyball Team won gold on Aug. 8.

Olympics final update: Poulter, Bartsch-Hackley, Virtue win gold with Team USA volleyball

By Claire O’Brien, Sports Digital Content Editor • Aug 8, 2021
Former Illini Michelle Bartsch-Hackley dives to save the ball July 27 during the Tokyo Olympics. All eight former Illini at the Olympics have been working hard.

Illini at the Olympics: Poulter, Bartsch-Hackley advance to quarterfinals with Team USA volleyball

By Claire O’Brien, Sports Digital Content Editor • Aug 2, 2021
Former Illini baseball player Nathan Lavender walks off the field after pitching three outs on April 18 against Purdue. Nathan Lavender will now be playing in the MLB with the New York Mets.

Former Illini Nate Lavender adjusts to life as a pro

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Jul 31, 2021
Former Illini basketball player Giorgi Bezhanishvili tries to block a shot being made by Nebraska on Feb. 25. Giorgi Bezhanishvili was invited to play for the NBA Denver Nuggets this upcoming season.

Giorgi Bezhanishvili invited to play in the NBA Summer League with the Denver Nuggets

By Will Payne, Assistant Sports Editor • Jul 30, 2021
Ayo Dosunmu looks for teammates during the game against Wisconsin at State Farm Center on Feb. 6. After being selected by the Chicago Bulls, Dosunmu will join a team with depth at the guard position.

Dosunmu stays home: Assessing Ayo’s fit with the Chicago Bulls

By Brandon Simberg, Staff Writer • Jul 29, 2021
Guard Ayo Dosunmu drives to the basket against Indiana at State Farm Center on Dec. 26. Dosunmu was selected in the 2021 NBA Draft, becoming the first Illini since 2012 to achieve the feat.

Ayo Dosunmu selected by Chicago Bulls in second round of 2021 NBA Draft

By Jackson Janes, Sports Editor • Jul 29, 2021

House of ‘Paign falls to 15-seeded Jackson TN Underdawgs in historic upset

By Andre Thomas, Staff Writer • Jul 24, 2021
Tyson Bull prepares to perform on horizontal bar at the Tokyo Olympics. Bull advanced to the finals of the event.

Bull secures Australia gymnastics milestone, advances to horizontal bar final at Tokyo Olympics

By Bradley Zimmerman, Staff Writer • Jul 24, 2021
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