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The Illinois Fighting Illini are the athletic teams of the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. The school colors are orange and blue and the teams compete in the Big Ten conference. The university has won two Division I National Championships since 1958 and more than 25 overall. Famous players include Red Grange, George Halas, Dick Butkus, Lou Boudreau, Dike Eddleman, Ray Nitschke and Johnny Kerr.
The Illinois Fighting Illini are the athletic teams of the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. The school colors are orange and blue and the teams compete in the Big Ten conference. The university has won two Division I National Championships since 1958 and more than 25 overall. Famous players include Red Grange, George Halas, Dick Butkus, Lou Boudreau, Dike Eddleman, Ray Nitschke and Johnny Kerr.
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Big Ten gets it right with realignment
It's a legendary move by the Big Ten... Leading the league into a new era. When Rutgers & Maryland join the conference next year, the 14-team Big Ten will split down the middle, with two divisions of 7 teams, appropriately named east & west. Indiana,...Tags: Arts and Culture, Michigan Wolverines, Wisconsin Badgers, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Purdue Boilermakers
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Oladipo makes big impact on Indiana's resurgence
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Indiana coach Tom Crean was a believer in Victor Oladipo right from the start. He saw a tough, tireless defender who attacked the basket, a kid willing to share the spotlight and the ball. When it came time to play, he...
Tags: Miami Heat, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Victor Oladipo, National Basketball Association, Brandon Paul
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Purdue takes control, blows out Minnesota 89-73
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Matt Painter spent all season searching for answers to Purdue's problems. Suddenly, the Boilermakers seem to have figured it out. D.J. Byrd and Rapheal Davis each scored 18 points Saturday and A.J. Hammons had a...
Tags: Michigan Wolverines, Iowa Hawkeyes, Basketball, Sports, Rodney Williams, Jr.
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Plenty at stake in showdown between No. 1 IU and No. 4 Michigan State
Associated PressEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Tom Izzo put it best. “It doesn’t get any better or bigger than this,” the Michigan State coach said. Izzo’s fourth-ranked Spartans will host the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers — led by his former...Tags: Michigan Wolverines, Victor Oladipo, Gary Harris, John Harbaugh, Cody Zeller
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No. 4 Michigan starts slow, beats Penn State 79-71
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Glen Robinson III bounced back from one of his worst games to help No. 4 Michigan respond to an embarrassing loss with a much-needed win. Robinson matched a career high with 21 points and Trey Burke scored a season-high...
Tags: Michigan Wolverines, Iowa Hawkeyes, Michigan State Spartans, Penn State Nittany Lions, Big Ten Conference
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Big Ten discusses beefing up football schedules
The Big Ten is considering cutting back on the cupcakes. Conference officials are discussing no longer scheduling games against Football Championship Subdivision opponents. "We've made an agreement that our future games will all be Division I schools,...
Tags: Football, Michigan Wolverines, Rutgers University, Science and Technology, Wisconsin Badgers
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Illini buzzer-beater upsets No. 1 Hoosiers, 74-72
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Tyler Griffey made an uncontested layup at the buzzer off a baseline inbounds pass and Illinois beat No. 1 Indiana 74-72 on Thursday night, the fifth straight week the nation's top-ranked team has lost. The Illini (16-8, 3-7...
Tags: Victor Oladipo, Brandon Paul, Big Ten Conference, Cody Zeller, Indiana Hoosiers
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Michigan beats Purdue 68-53, eyes No. 1
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Trey Burke had 15 points and eight assists and gave No. 2 Michigan a boost on defense, helping the Wolverines shake free of Purdue in the second half for a 68-53 win Thursday night. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 13 points for...Tags: Michigan Wolverines, Big Ten Conference, Purdue Boilermakers, Trey Burke
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Purdue falls to No. 18 Michigan State 84-61
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Purdue's plan was falling into place: The Boilermakers were rebounding well and forcing No. 18 Michigan State into a streak of missed shots. The Spartans led by only two points early in the second half. Then Anthony...
Tags: Michigan State Spartans, Gary Harris, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Big Ten Conference, Purdue Boilermakers
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Thomas leads No. 15 Ohio State past Purdue 74-64
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue's fans welcomed Deshaun Thomas back to Indiana with a cascade of boos. They must have known what was coming after introductions. The Indiana native ignored the catcalls and instead responded with a resounding...
Tags: Sam Thompson, Deshaun Thomas, Big Ten Conference, College Sports, Indiana Hoosiers
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Purdue's late charge shocks No. 11 Illinois 68-61
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue's players finally figured out what Matt Painter wanted all season. Toughness. Defense. Big plays late in the game. The Boilermakers did it all Wednesday night, slowing the tempo with a strong defensive effort,...
Tags: Michigan State Spartans, Big Ten Conference, Northwestern Wildcats, Purdue Boilermakers, Ohio State Buckeyes
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New Year's bowl game for Purdue
DALLAS (AP) — There are a couple of games Oklahoma State would like to have back. Purdue certainly feels the same way, especially with the near-misses the Boilermakers had on the road against two of the nation's undefeated teams. By losing its...
Tags: Fiesta Bowl, Alamo Bowl, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Oklahoma State Cowboys, New Year's Day
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