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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
Petros Kyprianou, new Illinois track and field and cross country director, stands alongside trophies won during his time as the Georgia head coach. Kyprianou spent 13 years working with Georgia.

Illinois hires former Georgia coach Petros Kyprianou as director of track & field and cross country programs

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Jul 26, 2022
The Illini Solar Car, Brizo, completes the 2022 American Solar Challenge at Twin Falls, ID on July 16. The team made it to the finish line at 12:36 p.m..

Illinois wins American Solar Challenge final leg, finishes sixth overall

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • Jul 26, 2022
Graduate student runner Rebecca Craddock runs during the Illini Classic on April 9. A handful of smaller sports do not receive as much traction from fans in comparison to football and basketball when it comes to small crowds and less social media attention.

Pack the stands of underappreciated sports

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Jul 13, 2022
The dodgeball intramural team celebrate their championship win on April 14. Dodgeball is one of may intramural teams offered at the University with others including flag football, soccer, basketball and more.

Intramurals offer friendly athletics environment

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Jul 7, 2022
The new Demirjian Park stands at 606 St Marys Road in Champaign April 24. Illinois athletic facilities spark a winning culture on campus.

Longtime Illinois Track and Field director, Mike Turk, dismissed from Illinois

By Jonathan Alday, Assistant Sports Editor • Jul 6, 2022
The Illinois cross country team begin their run at the Joe Pian Invitational on Oct. 1. The program welcomes three new recruits: Alex Partlow, Brady Masters and Audrey Ginsberg.

Illinois cross country program adds three new faces to rosters

By Conor Blount, Contributing Writer • Jul 2, 2022
The USC Trojans goes up against the UCLA Bruins. USC and USCLA has just been announced to be entering the Big Ten with University of Texas and University of Oklahoma leaving the Big Ten to the Pac-12 in 2024.

USC, UCLA set to join Big Ten in 2024, expanding conference to 16 teams

By Drew Friberg, Sports Editor • Jun 30, 2022
Senior Crystal Wang and sophomore Isabel Sy move their equipment on the course. The Illinois women's golf team has recruited two new players for the upcoming season: Mattie Frick and Anna Ritter.

Illinois women’s golf looks to future with two new faces joining roster

By Matthew Sinele, Staff Writer • Jun 29, 2022
Graduate student Jon Davis runs during his men's 1500m event for the NCAA Outdoor Championship semifinals on June 8. Davis earns the First-Team All-American during the championship finals and placed sixth with a 3:46:15 for the men's 1500m.

Individual talent overshadows team accomplishments in Illinois track & field’s outdoor season

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • Jun 15, 2022
Junior runner Olivia Howell runs during the women's 1500m event for the NCAA Outdoor Championship semifinals on Thursday. Howell earned a Second-Team All-American honor and placed ninth for the women's 1500m finals event on Saturday.

Davis, Howell repeat as All-Americans

By Ben Fader, Staff Writer • Jun 13, 2022
Illinois women's tennis head coach Evan Clark watches sophomore Kate Duong and freshman Megan Heuser's doubles match against Illinois State on Feb. 6. The team has recruited recruit Violeta Martinez in preparations for the upcoming season.

Illinois women’s tennis snags solo recruit Violeta Martinez ahead of the Fall season

By Martin O’Connor, Contributing Writer • Jun 13, 2022
Illinois Soccer athletes approach the stands after a senior day match against Rutgers on October 23. The Illini soccer team welcomes eight new athletes to the team for the anticipated Fall 2022 season.

Illinois soccer signs eight talented recruits in preparation for 2022 regular season

By James Kim, Assistant Sports Editor • Jun 11, 2022
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