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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
The Illinois volleyball team huddles up in a match against Michigan on Nov. 1, 2019. The volleyball team was one of the many Illinois programs to have players sign National Letters of Intent on Wednesday.

Illinois athletics receives National Letters of Intent from dozens of athletes on Signing Day

By Daily Illini Sports Staff • November 11, 2020
Bulls guard Michael Jordan steals the ball from Jazz forward Karl Malone during Game 6 of the NBA Finals at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 14, 1998. Jordan took the ball and drove to the basket to hit the game-winning shot.

Sports staff reacts to ‘The Last Dance’ final episodes

By Daily Illini Sports Staff, Sports Staff • May 18, 2020
Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant look on during free throws during a game at the United Center on Dec. 19, 1997.

Sports staff reacts to ‘The Last Dance’ episodes 5, 6

By Daily Illini Sports Staff, Sports Staff • May 4, 2020
Lakers Point Guard Magic Johnson tries to drive past Chicago Bulls player Michael Jordan during the 1991 NBA Finals.

Sports staff reacts to ‘The Last Dance’ episodes 3, 4

By Daily Illini Sports Staff • April 27, 2020
The Daily Illini sports staff shares favorite sports movies

The Daily Illini sports staff shares favorite sports movies

By Daily Illini Sports Staff • April 12, 2020
Junior guard Da'Monte Williams defends Iowa sophomore guard Conner McCaffery during the Illini's game agasint the Hawkeyes Sunday night at State Farm Center. Illinois beat Iowa 78-76.

Illinois jumps to No. 21 in latest Associated Press top-25 poll

By Daily Illini Sports Staff • March 9, 2020
Passing Game Coordinator/Safeties Coach Gill Byrd poses for a headshot. Byrd’s departure bookends career working with Lovie Smith.

Illinois Athletics announces football coaching staff changes

By Daily Illini Sports Staff • January 18, 2020
Beer pong game: 21 years of Unofficial and 21 years of Illini Sports

Beer pong game: 21 years of Unofficial and 21 years of Illini Sports

By Daily Illini Sports Staff • March 2, 2017
Wells wins high jump title

Wells wins high jump title

By Daily Illini sports staff • February 27, 2017
Wisconsin's Bronson Koenig reacts to first-half action against Notre Dame during a Sweet 16 matchup in the NCAA Tournament's East region at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Friday, March 25, 2016.

Big Ten basketball power rankings

By Daily Illini sports staff • January 30, 2017
Former Illini Malcolm Hill drives to the basket during a game against IUPUI at State Farm Center on Dec. 6, 2016.

Big Ten basketball power rankings

By Daily Illini Sports Staff • January 23, 2017
Illinois quarterback Chayce Crouch runs for a touchdown in the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on October 8. The Illini lost 34-31.

Big Ten Power Rankings

By Daily Illini sports staff • October 16, 2016
Illinois wide receiver Malik Turner (11) makes a one handed catch after bobbling the ball during the game against Purdue at Memorial Stadium on October 8. The Illini lost 34-31.

Grading the Illinois football team after its loss to Purdue

By Daily Illini Sports Staff • October 8, 2016
Across enemy lines: Q & A with The Daily Tar Heel sports editor C Jackson Cowart

Across enemy lines: Q & A with The Daily Tar Heel sports editor C Jackson Cowart

By Daily Illini sports staff • September 7, 2016

Illinois receives No. 12 seed in NCAA tournament

By Daily Illini Sports Staff • March 9, 2007

Illinois defeats Penn State in first round of Big Ten Tourney

By Daily Illini Sports Staff • March 8, 2007

Check out this week’s Touchdown Times!

By Daily Illini Sports Staff • September 15, 2006
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