**CHAMPAIGN** — The Illinois football team has managed to maintain good health through their first five games this season, but the No. 24-ranked Illini recently faced a setback with the loss of a key player. Redshirt sophomore Ashton Hollins will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, as confirmed by head coach Bret Bielema. Hollins dislocated his shoulder…
Although some Illinois players went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, they still managed to secure opportunities with NFL teams, aiming to catch the attention of coaching staff. John Paddock was one of the roster cuts over the weekend. He was competing for a spot on the Atlanta Falcons roster, but with a crowded quarterback…
Bill Land, who has been the voice behind many of the San Antonio Spurs’ successful seasons, is retiring after 21 years. Land, a television play-by-play announcer, announced his retirement before the 2024-2025 season. He had disclosed earlier in the previous season that he was battling multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer, yet he continued to…
Defensive end Iose Epenesa, the top-ranked recruit in Illinois for the Class of 2025, has committed to the Iowa Hawkeyes, continuing his family’s tradition. A four-star prospect, Epenesa is ranked No. 42 nationally, No. 5 among defensive linemen, and the top player in Illinois according to the 247 Sports composite rankings. In ESPN’s 300, he’s…
While bigger moves are likely on the horizon, the Chicago Bulls have bolstered their depth after the 2024 NBA Draft by signing former Illinois forward Marcus Domask to an Exhibit 10 contract. Domask, who spent one year with the Fighting Illini, averaged 15.9 points, five rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Alongside Terrence Shannon Jr.,…