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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
Mike Rizzo speaks at a news conference in 2008. Rizzo recently became the active general manager following Jim Bowden’s resignation from the Nationals. (Photo courtesy Mitchell Layton/Washington Nationals)

Going National: Alumnus Rizzo realizes Major League front office dreams

By Rich Mayor • Mar 17, 2009

All-time best sports movies: the ‘real’ list

By Rich Mayor • Mar 12, 2009

It’s time to defend our pastime in the WBC

By Rich Mayor • Mar 5, 2009

‘Dollar Bill’ no more – let Self coach in peace

By Rich Mayor • Feb 26, 2009

King James takes crown for the best athlete ever

By Rich Mayor • Feb 19, 2009

Cut Phelps, Rodriguez slack about drug issues

By Rich Mayor • Feb 12, 2009

Let The ‘Lights’ Shine On

By Rich Mayor • Feb 5, 2009

My Super Bowl Sunday

By Rich Mayor • Jan 29, 2009

An open letter to Jake Peavy

By Rich Mayor • Dec 11, 2008

Cubs bid farewell to Kid K

By Rich Mayor • Dec 4, 2008
Freshman Kaitlyn Wampler blasts the ball onto the fairway during practice at the Champaign Country Club on Sept. 18. Erica Magda

Women’s golf finishes fall season much like it began; finish 12th

By Rich Mayor • Nov 6, 2008
Nancy Featherstone Erica Magda

Golf hopes for push in final match of season

By Rich Mayor • Oct 31, 2008
 

Men’s golf concludes magical season with disappointing finish

By Rich Mayor • Oct 29, 2008

Slow start for No. 1 men’s golf at Isleworth Invitational

By Rich Mayor • Oct 24, 2008

Top-ranked men’s golf concludes season against best in nation

By Rich Mayor • Oct 24, 2008
Erica Magda

Illinois men’s golf concludes magical fall season in Florida

By Rich Mayor • Oct 23, 2008

Illini women falter at Lady Northern, finish 11th on a difficult course

By Rich Mayor • Oct 20, 2008

Women’s golf trails as they enter last round

By Rich Mayor • Oct 17, 2008

Young Illini lady golfers take on their toughest field yet at Lady Northern

By Rich Mayor • Oct 17, 2008
Erica Magda

Balls, bags and taking care of business

By Rich Mayor • Oct 15, 2008
Mens golf coach Mike Small speaks with his team during practice at the University of Illinois Golf Course.

Illinois men’s golf wins third tournament in a row for first time in 20 years

By Rich Mayor • Oct 14, 2008
 

Illini golfers play to stay on top after pair of wins

By Rich Mayor • Oct 10, 2008
Hailey Koschmann pitches the ball during practice at the Champaign Country Club on Sept. 18. Koschmann tied for 18th at the Windy City Collegiate Classic. Erica Magda

Illini women’s golf flashes promise yet continues to endure growing pains, finishing ninth at the Windy City Collegiate Classic

By Rich Mayor • Oct 8, 2008

Illinois men’s golf continues rise to elite national ranks

By Rich Mayor • Oct 7, 2008
 

Men’s golf team hopes to find same success as Tiger Woods at Windon Memorial Classic

By Rich Mayor • Oct 3, 2008

Illini women’s golf practices patience, finishes Badger Invitational in ninth

By Rich Mayor • Sep 29, 2008
 

Illinois women’s gold battles quality, rival-filled field at Badger Invitational

By Rich Mayor • Sep 26, 2008

Women’s golf in ninth after first two rounds of Badger Invitational

By Rich Mayor • Sep 26, 2008
 

Barlow soars above competition

By Rich Mayor • Sep 24, 2008
 

Golf team conquers giants to win big at Olympia Fields

By Rich Mayor • Sep 22, 2008

Illinois men’s golf tied for first after first round of Fighting Illini Invitational

By Rich Mayor • Sep 19, 2008

Five freshman golfers make collegiate tournament debut

By Rich Mayor • Sep 17, 2008

Illinois Men’s golf resists Mother Nature, places second in Wolf Run Intercollegiate

By Rich Mayor • Sep 15, 2008

Patience, potential summarize upcoming season for Illinois women’s golf

By Rich Mayor • Sep 15, 2008

Illini golfers in fifth place after first round of Wolf Run Intercollegiate

By Rich Mayor • Sep 12, 2008
 

Men’s golf team continues growth

By Rich Mayor • Sep 9, 2008
Small comes up big, winning 7th Illinois PGA Championship Nick Novelli, Illinois PGA

Small comes up big, winning 7th Illinois PGA Championship

By Rich Mayor • Aug 29, 2008
Erica Magda

Players reflect on record- breaking years

By Rich Mayor • May 2, 2008
 

Softball hopes to outhit SIU

By Rich Mayor • Apr 30, 2008

Illini softball swept in DePaul doubleheader

By Rich Mayor • Apr 23, 2008
Catcher Lana Armstrong almost makes a catch in foul territory during the second game of a doubleheader against Wisconsin on Sunday in Urbana. Erica Magda

Softball heads north to face DePaul

By Rich Mayor • Apr 22, 2008
 

Softball to host Big Ten foes

By Rich Mayor • Apr 18, 2008
Erica Magda

Softball team preparing for in-state rival Illinois State

By Rich Mayor • Apr 16, 2008

Softball team hopes to learn from losses, will face Bradley

By Rich Mayor • Apr 9, 2008
 

Softball delivers, slams error-happy Panthers at home

By Rich Mayor • Apr 3, 2008

Softball splits road tilts with OSU over weekend

By Rich Mayor • Mar 31, 2008
Outfielder Sarah Bryers takes her turn at the plate during the first inning of the game against DePaul University at Eichelberger Field on Saturday, April 28. Erica Magda

Softball team puts out Flames in Chicago

By Rich Mayor • Mar 27, 2008
Claire DeVreese prepares to pitch against Bradley on May 3, 2007. The Illini play Illinois-Chicago today. Erica Magda

Softball comes up short against packed field over break

By Rich Mayor • Mar 25, 2008

Softball to use spring break for practice, preparation for tough upcoming schedule

By Rich Mayor • Mar 14, 2008

Softball takes break following big battles in Texas tournament

By Rich Mayor • Mar 11, 2008

Softball ready for stiff competition at Aggie Classic

By Rich Mayor • Mar 7, 2008

Softball crowns new all-time home run queen but falls a run short in final of Miken Classic

By Rich Mayor • Mar 4, 2008

Softball aims for consistent play heading into Florida tournament

By Rich Mayor • Feb 29, 2008