Nov 4, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2) drives past Eastern Illinois Panthers guard Nakyel Shelton (3) during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images Prior to Illinois’ nonconference game against visiting SIU Edwardsville game on Friday night, the Fighting Illini will have a ring…
The current state of the Big Ten championship race is either the best endorsement of the expanded College Football Playoff or a searing indictment of the bloated conference model, depending on one’s perspective. In Week 9, Oregon handled No. 20-ranked Illinois in a 38-9 rout. Penn State wore down Wisconsin at Camp Randall, winning 28-13….
Major League Baseball manager has to be the easiest job in the world. I could do it. You could do it… OK, maybe not. At a rate of about $1,000 an hour, you stand there and jump when your bench coach tugs at the back of your hoodie. Take A.J. Hinch. He’s a serious candidate…
Sep 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) throws the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images If the first month of the season is any indication, No. 11 Southern California and Minnesota…
