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The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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The Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry drives to the hoop against the Houston Rockets Jeremy Lin (7) in the first half at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. (Doug Duran/McClatchy-Tribune)

Daily Illini Sportscast: April 6

By Joey Gelman • April 6, 2016

Daily Illini Sportscast April 1: Scott King talks Blackhawks, Spring Football Preview

By Joey Gelman • April 4, 2016
San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker (9) shoots against Miami Heat center Joel Anthony (50) during the first half of Game 1 of basketballs NBA Finals, Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Miami.

Daily Illini Sportscast-March 30

By Joey Gelman • March 30, 2016
Illinois Mary Jane Horth performs a routine on the balance beam during the meet against Minnesota at Huff Hall on Saturday. The Illini won 195.775-195.375.

Daily Illini Sportscast March 16: Men's track and field, women's gymnastics, men's tennis

By Joey Gelman • March 16, 2016
Illinois head coach John Groce watches his team during the 89-58 loss to Purdue in the quarterfinal game of the Big Ten Tournament. 

Daily Illini Sportscast March 11: Lovie-mania, gymnastics and Illini men's basketball

By Joey Gelman • March 12, 2016
Carol Matteucci The Daily Illini Illinois coach Ron Turner talks with quarterback Chris Pazan during the second half of the game against Michigan State on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004 at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich. Illinois lost 38-25.

Former Illini Head Coach Ron Turner: "Lovie will do a tremendous job at Illinois"

By Joey Gelman • March 8, 2016
Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman, left, and head coach Lovie Smith wait for the trophy presentation following the NFC championship football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, in Chicago. The Bears defeated the Saints 39-14 t (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Radio Update: Dave Wischnowsky on Lovie Smith rumors

By Joey Gelman • March 6, 2016
Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman speaks at the press conference regarding the dismissal of head football coach Bill Cubit.

Radio Update: Whitman presser reactions and Lovie Smith speculations

By Joey Gelman • March 6, 2016
Illinois Malcolm Hill throws down a two-handed dunk during the game against Rutgers at the State Farm Center on February 17. The Illini won 82-66.

On-air Men's Basketball Preview vs Maryland

By Joey Gelman • March 3, 2016
Chicago White Sox pitcher Jeff Samardzija delivers a pitch during the first inning of their spring training game against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday, at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz. 

CSN Chicago's Dan Hayes: Latest from White Sox Spring Training

By Joey Gelman • February 29, 2016
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu singles against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, on Monday, April 28, 2014.

Daily Illini Sportscast February 26: Illini news and notes and CSN Chicago's Dan Hayes talks White Sox

By Joey Gelman • February 29, 2016
Illinois Leron Black (12) rises for a dunk to finish off a Jaylon Tate (1) ally-oop pass during the game against Kennesaw State at State Farm Center on Dec. 27, 2014. The Illini won 93-45.

Alex Roux: "I can't see Leron Black playing another game for Illinois"

By Joey Gelman • February 20, 2016
Daily Illini File Photo Illinois’ Leron Black (12) takes a shot during the game against Purdue at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday, March 7, 2015. The Illini lost 63-58.

Daily Illini Sportscast Feb. 19: Men's Basketball, Baseball, Women's Golf and reaction to Leron Black suspension.

By Joey Gelman • February 20, 2016
Prospective Athletic Director poses for photos after being introduced by Interim Chancellor Barbara Wilson as the next Illinois athletic director. Whitman is set to take over March 21, pending on the Board of Trustees approval. 

Josh Whitman begins "Dream Job" as Illinois Athletic Director

By Joey Gelman • February 18, 2016
Radio Recap: Illini fall to No. 5 Iowa on Super Bowl Sunday

Radio Recap: Illini fall to No. 5 Iowa on Super Bowl Sunday

By Joey Gelman • February 7, 2016
Penn States Teniya Page shoots a 3-pointer over Illinois Alex Wittinger. Teniya scored 17 points in the second half to help the Nittany Lions defeat the Illini 65-56 on Saturday, Jan. 23 at State Farm Center.

Sportscast January 29th: Men's Basketball & Women's Basketball w/ Jeff Ohmer

By Joey Gelman • February 1, 2016
Quarterback Wes Lunt shouts out instructions before the snap during the Homecoming game against Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 24. Illinois lost 13-24.

Illini Drive Nov.16: Illini football, basketball and Champions Classic

By Joey Gelman • November 17, 2015
Illinois running back Josh Ferguson takes off down the field after breaking through the line of scrimmage during Saturdays game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium. Illinois won 14-13.

On-air IOTW: Josh Ferguson

By Joey Gelman • November 11, 2015
Wes Lunt gets ready to take the snap.

Daily Illini Sportscast October 23: Illini Football, Hockey, and Features of the Week

By Joey Gelman • October 24, 2015
Head coach Bill Cubit and the Illinois sideline celebrate after Taylor Zalewski makes the PAT that put Illinois up 14-13 over Nebraska to win the game.

Illini Football Win over Nebraska 14-13 Recap: Dan Collins and Joey Gelman

By Joey Gelman • October 4, 2015
Jihad Ward (17) during Illinois game vs. Western Illinois.

Jihad Ward encouraging younger teammates "to be better than me"

By Joey Gelman • September 28, 2015
Illinois Josh Ferguson (6) runs the ball during the game against Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, Ill. on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. The Illini won 47-33. Several players are vying to be Fergusons backup.

Illinois Football Pregame Show: Illinois vs Middle Tennessee

By Joey Gelman • September 26, 2015
Illinois Wes Lunt winds up for a pass during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Daily Illini Sportscast: September 18th, 2015

By Joey Gelman • September 18, 2015
Illinois Wes Lunt (12) looks for an open pass during the game against Iowa at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. Illinois lost 30-14.

Illini Football Preview vs. Kent State

By Joey Gelman • September 4, 2015
Illinois Henry Enyenihi (23) runs the ball down field during the annual football Spring Game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Apr. 18, 2015. The Orange won 44-41.

Daily Illini Sports Update: Big Ten Media Day

By Joey Gelman • July 31, 2015

A football tradition like no other: Block I

By Joey Gelman • July 19, 2015
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