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NCAA discusses implementation of age-based eligibility model and could vote next month | Sports
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (228+ words) The NCAA said on Friday that athletes whose fourth year of college eligibility was completed by spring 2026 would not be given any more eligibility under the new model. It also would give flexibility to currently enrolled athletes with eligibility after…...
TUPPER'S TAKE: Discussing the importance of coaching stability at Illinois
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (128+ words) WANDTV. com Man dead, police investigating after Decatur shooting Man found dead during demolition of former Danville business identified TUPPER'S TAKE: What to make of Kaden Feagin's position chang" TUPPER'S TAKE: Big Ten flexing muscle with championship pedi" In this…...
We're #1, in a category we don't want to lead
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (160+ words) WANDTV. com (WAND) -" Our part of central Illinois has had to deal with 38 tornadoes so far this year (over 100 across the state which leads the nation)." That's almost double the yearly average, and we're still in the heart of severe…...
TUPPER'S TAKE: Big Ten flexing muscle with championship pedigree, football success
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (113+ words) WANDTV. com In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illinois expert Mark Tupper shares how the Big Ten Conference has been flexing its muscles lately, and whether it has gained leverage over the SEC regarding football decisions. Deer hit by one…...
Big Ten baseball tournament schedule set, Illinois earns #9 seed
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (156+ words) ROSEMONT, Ill. (WAND) - The Big Ten released the complete bracket for the 2026 Big Ten baseball tournament, which will be held in Omaha, Neb. Illinois will serve as the #9 seed in the 12-team competition. The Illini will open tournament play in the…...
TUPPER'S TAKE: Brad Underwood's resume gifted him a deserving extension with Illini
1+ week, 2+ day ago (51+ words) WANDTV. com In this edition of Tupper's Take, Illinois expert Mark Tupper and WAND Sports' Jake Bedell discuss Brad Underwood's extension and how his resume with the program gifted him a chance at a long-term future in Champaign....
Illini draft prospects discuss experience at NBA combine
1+ week, 3+ day ago (222+ words) CHICAGO, Ill. (WAND) -- Day three of the NBA Draft Combine saw the five on five scrimmages, which allows players to showcase their offense and defensive skills in front of all 30 NBA teams. Kylan Boswell was the only Illinois player to participate…...
Illinois rewards men's basketball coach Brad Underwood with revised contract
1+ week, 3+ day ago (229+ words) CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Illini men's basketball head coach Brad Underwood and the University of Illinois have agreed to new terms on his current six-year contract, the University announced Thursday. Illinois to play at Duke on Nov. 17 Three Illini workout for NBA…...
SHG hosts Illini starter Jake Davis at basketball camp
1+ week, 4+ day ago (93+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Sacred Heart-Griffin is hosting its kids basketball camp this week. Illinois to play at Duke on Nov. 17 Three Illini workout for NBA teams at 2026 combine Big Ten opponents released for Illini men's basketball's 2026-27 season Illinois starter Jake Davis…...
Three Illini workout for NBA teams at 2026 combine
1+ week, 4+ day ago (160+ words) CHICAGO, Ill. (WAND) --Day two of the NBA draft combine saw all the top draft prospects in action including two Illini players Keaton Wagler who is projected to be a lottery pick and the Champaign native Kylan Boswell. Monday night was…...