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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

Balanced game pushes Illinois baseball past Coastal Carolina

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor • Mar 3, 2015

Illinois baseball suffers its first two loses of the season

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor • Mar 2, 2015
Illinois' Casey Fletcher (3) up at bat during the game against Indiana at Illinois Field on Friday, April 25, 2014. The Illini lost 9-3

Illinois baseball has found ways to survive late in games

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor • Feb 25, 2015

Illinois baseball looks to make improvements that’ll last for June

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor • Feb 19, 2015
Lou Henson inducted into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame

Lou Henson inducted into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor • Feb 18, 2015
Travel is just part of the game for Illinois baseball

Travel is just part of the game for Illinois baseball

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor • Feb 18, 2015
Illinois' Drasen Johnson pitches the ball during the game against Indiana at Illinois Field on April 25. The Illini lost 9-3.

Illinois baseball’s quest for NCAA tournament starts in Texas

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor • Feb 12, 2015
Illinois' Tyler Jay was invited to try out for the Collegiate National Team. He made the team and consequently had the most appearances of any pitcher on the team

Jay hopes to bring USA Baseball experience to Illinois

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor • Feb 4, 2015
Illinois' Tyler Jay (11) pitches the ball during the game against Indiana State at Illinois Field on Mar. 18. The Illini's veteran team has led to high expectations for the upcoming season. 

With veteran leadership, Illinois baseball sets high goals

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor • Jan 29, 2015
Los Angeles Clippers remove their warm up jackets in sign of protest over the alleged racist remarks made by their owner, Donald Sterling, before playing the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference quarterfinals at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.

Moments when players have made a stand

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor • Dec 10, 2014
Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) gains yards against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half of Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic at Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, August 31, 2013. 

The College Football Playoff is good, but could be better

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor • Dec 3, 2014
Alyssa Schneider earns the first place finish during the Illini Challenge at the UI Arboretum on Aug. 29. Schneider has finished first for the Illini in all except one meet.

Despite obstacles, Illinois’ Alyssa Schneider continues to battle

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor • Nov 19, 2014
It’s time Bulls fans face reality with Rose

It’s time Bulls fans face reality with Rose

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor • Nov 19, 2014
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
Stephen A. Smith, commentator on ESPN First Take, speaks at the Illini Union on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014.

Stephen A. Smith provides valuable advice at Illini Union

By Michal Dwojak, Assistant sports editor • Sep 24, 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

Lynn overcomes broken back to become leader for Illinois swimming and diving

By Michal Dwojak, Staff writer • Nov 19, 2013

Illinois women’s cross-country team finishes 8th, Schneider qualifies for nationals

By Michal Dwojak • Nov 18, 2013

Poor Big Ten finishes motivates women’s cross-country at regionals

By Michal Dwojak • Nov 14, 2013

Illini swimming sets new records and makes history against Kansas

By Michal Dwojak • Nov 11, 2013

Illinois swimming gets used to regular season grind against Kansas

By Michal Dwojak • Nov 7, 2013
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