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The NFL Keeps Fumbling and Congress Keeps Punting

Fans of the National Football League (NFL) have long complained about the organization’s history of fumbling its public relations. In 2009, the organization allowed an Atlanta Falcons player, who had pleaded guilty to participating in an illegal dog-fighting …

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1:02pm PST - February 8th, 2022

Bronny James Drops 18 as Sierra Canyon Beats Glenbard West on Buzzer-Beater 3

Dylan Metoyer hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give the Sierra Canyon boys high school basketball team (Chatsworth, California) a 67-64 win over Glenbard...

illinois basketball - Bleacher Report
8:10pm PST - February 5th, 2022

Bronny James, Sierra Canyon Blow Out Windward HS 100-59

The Sierra Canyon boys high school basketball team (Chatsworth, California) defeated Windward High School (Los Angeles) 100-59 on Tuesday. Sierra Canyon, which...

illinois basketball - Bleacher Report
9:55pm PST - February 1st, 2022

FBI searches Center for COVID Control headquarters amid probes; LAUSD to prohibit cloth masks: Live updates

The FBI on Saturday searched the headquarters of a nationwide string of coronavirus testing sites known as the Center for COVID Control. More updates.

illinois basketball - USA Today
2:00am PST - January 24th, 2022

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illinois basketball - The Wall Street Journal
2:19pm PST - January 14th, 2022

On this day: Pete Maravich passes; Boston guard, Rhodes scholar George Munroe born

On this day, former Boston Celtics guard and Rhodes scholar George Munroe was born, and Pistol Pete left us unexpectedly.

illinois basketball - USA Today
1:00am PST - January 5th, 2022

Way-Too-Early Grades for Men's College Basketball 1st-Year Head Coaches

Among the six major conferences in men's college basketball, there were 13 coaching changes this past offseason. Two (North Carolina and Oklahoma) were the result of guys retiring...

illinois basketball - Bleacher Report
4:52am PST - December 13th, 2021

College Football Playoff Standings: Final Rankings and Bowl Game Projections

Barring a completely indefensible decision by the College Football Playoff selection committee, the 13-0 Cincinnati Bearcats—following a 35-20 victory over Houston in the AAC ...

illinois basketball - Bleacher Report
9:20pm PST - December 4th, 2021

An outsider's eye, an instant camera and America seen anew...

Through the lens of an instant camera, through the eyes of an outsider, oft-neglected corners of America take on a very different cast. There is beauty in the swing ride at the Mississippi...

illinois basketball - Associated Press
6:22am PDT - March 22nd, 2021

NCAA Tournament 2021: Tips for Odds, Over-Under Scores for Monday's Bracket

The second round of the 2021 NCAA men's basketball tournament began Sunday, and it picked up right where the first round left off: with thrilling matchups and plenty of unpredictability...

illinois basketball - Bleacher Report
4:21am PDT - March 22nd, 2021

NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament 2021: Monday's Schedule, Bracket Predictions

Sixteen games are in the books in the 2021 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament following the conclusion of play on Sunday, and 16 more are scheduled to tip off Monday in San Antonio...

illinois basketball - Bleacher Report
4:21am PDT - March 22nd, 2021

Kamala Harris touts COVID-19 relief plan, March Madness surprises: 5 things to know Monday

Kamala Harris will travel to Jacksonville to tout COVID-19 relief, House to hold hearing on D.C. statehood and more news to start your Monday.

illinois basketball - USA Today
12:20am PDT - March 22nd, 2021

March Madness: The good, the bad and ugly of Loyola Chicago's upset of No. 1 Illinois

No. 8 seed Loyola Chicago is going back to the Sweet 16 after pulling off the biggest upset of the men's NCAA Tournament, beating No. 1 seed Illinois.

illinois basketball - USA Today
11:39am PDT - March 21st, 2021

2021 NCAA tournament live updates: Scores and analysis from the first round of March Madness - The Washington Post

The NCAA men’s basketball tournament's first round is in full swing. Find the latest scores, analysis and live updates on all the games here.

illinois basketball - The Washington Post
12:30pm PDT - March 19th, 2021

Georgia Tech's Moses Wright out for 1st, 2nd Round Games of 2021 NCAA Tournament

Georgia Tech forward Moses Wright will miss his team's first-round NCAA Division I men's basketball matchup against Loyola-Chicago on Friday, per Jeff Goodman and Brett McMurphy of Stadium ...

illinois basketball - Bleacher Report
8:06pm PDT - March 17th, 2021

NCAA Tournament 2021: Known Info for March Madness Bracket

So far, 11 teams have secured their spots in the 2021 NCAA men's basketball tournament by winning their respective conference tourneys...

illinois basketball - Bleacher Report
6:00am PST - March 12th, 2021

March Madness 2021: Predicting Top Four Seeds and Championship Favorites

March Madness is nearly here. It's the middle of March, or as college basketball fans know it, the most wonderful time of the year...

illinois basketball - Bleacher Report
4:00am PST - March 12th, 2021

High-Scoring Gonzaga Brings a Fresh Style to Chase for Historic Undefeated Year

As nonconference play ended in December and Gonzaga held an undefeated record, the chase for history was on. And after an 88-78 comeback win in the West Coast Conference tournament final against BYU on Thursday, the Bulldogs have completed Step 1...

illinois basketball - Bleacher Report
4:00am PST - March 12th, 2021

Draymond Green Praises LaMelo Ball: 'He's a Problem. ... I Love His Game'

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has gained another admirer in Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green . During an appearance Tuesday on First Take , Green called Ball a "problem" for opposing teams and that "I love his game...

illinois basketball - Bleacher Report
11:26am PST - March 10th, 2021

No. 4 Illinois stuns No. 2 Michigan in 76-53 blowout win

The Illinois Fighting Illini picked up one of the most impressive wins of the college basketball season, blowing out the second-ranked Michigan Wolverines, 76-53, on Tuesday night. Even without star Ayo Dosunmu, the Illini got a boost from Trent Frazier, who …

illinois basketball - Fox Sports
6:02pm PST - March 2nd, 2021

Kings 2021 Schedule: Top Games, Updated Championship Odds and Predictions

For 14 straight years, the Sacramento Kings were unable to enjoy playoff basketball. Based on how the first half of the NBA regular season unfolded, that streak could end in 2020-21...

illinois basketball - Bleacher Report
12:15pm PST - February 24th, 2021

No. 21 Illinois in first-place tie, faces Michigan next

No. 21 Illinois is tied for first place in the Big Ten heading into a matchup at Michigan on Saturday

illinois basketball - Fox Sports
11:52pm PST - January 23rd, 2020

Purdue's struggles continue with 79-62 loss to Illinois

Kofi Cockburn scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, Trent Frazier added 21 points and Illinois pulled away in the second half to beat Purdue 79-62.

illinois basketball - Fox Sports
8:13pm PST - January 21st, 2020

No. 21 Illinois runs away in 2nd half to sweep Purdue

No. 21 Illinois used a second-half offensive flurry to pull away from Purdue 79-62 for its fifth consecutive win

illinois basketball - Fox Sports
6:36pm PST - January 21st, 2020

SLU-Richmond airs Saturday on FOX Sports Midwest Plus

The Saint Louis University men’s basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, will be televised on FOX Sports Midwest Plus due to overlap with St. Louis Blues hockey.

illinois basketball - Fox Sports
11:33am PST - January 10th, 2020

Johnny Davis is entering his second season with the Washington Wizards while twin brother Jordan is headed to Illinois State. Both were in La Crosse holding their annual youth basketball camp. Our story here: https://t.co/BKjjHHPPEw

Scott Emerich (@ScottEmerich19)
7:58pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

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Row One Brand (@coolstub)
7:52pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @ChiHoopsExpress: Congratulations to Stagg 24' Ameli Sanchez who received a basketball scholarship offer recently from NJCAA D1 Southwes…

Midwest Hoops Spotlight (@MHS_Girls_)
6:01pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @MatthewSa2007: Check out my @ncsa recruiting profile: https://t.co/PCorZCltIP

Harlem Boys Hoops (@HarlemBoysBB)
4:09pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @tribstarsports: The men's basketball programs of Indiana State, Drake, Southern Illinois, Illinois State and Illinois-Chicago lead the…

Tom James (@TJamesIndState)
3:09pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @eswillow72: Congratulations to Illinois Tech and Maine West graduate Milos Dugalic on signing his pro contract to play in Serbia's top…

Marty Maciaszek (@martymaciaszek)
1:50pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @SMCRoadrunners: We are pleased to welcome Jay Jenkins as our new Head Coach, Women's Basketball! Coach Jenkins comes to SMC from Kaskas…

Coach Sartori (@CoachSartori)
1:42pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
Only two losses in 39 games. https://t.co/G6mxaBDRjc https://t.co/059hXnArfB

Only two losses in 39 games. https://t.co/G6mxaBDRjc https://t.co/059hXnArfB

Mike Pearson (@illinilegends)
1:30pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @coachedfritz: Endsley Named Director of Basketball Operations; Fritz Elevated to Assistant Coach - Southern Illinois University Athleti…

Ryan Deppen (@DepRyan98)
1:28pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
Congratulations to Illinois Tech and Maine West graduate Milos Dugalic on signing his pro contract to play in Serbia's top basketball league this upcoming season. #fearthehawk indeed! https://t.co/gmG71RXmHw

Congratulations to Illinois Tech and Maine West graduate Milos Dugalic on signing his pro contract to play in Serbia's top basketball league this upcoming season. #fearthehawk indeed! https://t.co/gmG71RXmHw

Eric Willuweit (@eswillow72)
1:02pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @UConn_Insider: 2-year-old grandson of Bucks coach Adrian Griffin, father of UConn women’s basketball player Aubrey, dies in Illinois: h…

Tara Fleming-Hager (@tarastotes1)
11:54am PDT - July 26th, 2023

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My Life In The CHI (@mylifeinthechi)
11:00am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @WIPGEGirls: Congratulations to Norriah Broomfield on your full basketball scholarship offer recently to NJCAA D1 Southwestern Illinois…

Playground Elite 2026 (@PG2026Elite)
10:56am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @coachedfritz: Endsley Named Director of Basketball Operations; Fritz Elevated to Assistant Coach - Southern Illinois University Athleti…

Rick Joghee (@JogheeRicky)
9:21am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @ClutchSportsIL: Central Illinois, we're going to overtime. Introducing Clutch Sports Media Overtime, your new home for feature stories…

Chiefs Basketball (@DCM_Basketball)
8:49am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @BBallMuseumIL: The IBCA & the Basketball Museum of Illinois would like to recognize the following IBCA Hall of Famers who were born on…

IBCArecsec (@IBCArecsec)
8:44am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @ChiHoopsExpress: Congratulations to Stagg 24' Ameli Sanchez who received a basketball scholarship offer recently from NJCAA D1 Southwes…

maeli (@sanchez_maeli)
8:37am PDT - July 26th, 2023

Endsley Named Director of Basketball Operations; Fritz Elevated to Assistant Coach - Southern Illinois University Athletics https://t.co/pjRXOnrJAw

ed fritz (@coachedfritz)
8:34am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @ChiHoopsExpress: Congratulations to Stagg 24' Ameli Sanchez who received a basketball scholarship offer recently from NJCAA D1 Southwes…

Shamona McDaniel (@shamona_q)
7:33am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @WIPGEGirls: Congratulations to Norriah Broomfield on your full basketball scholarship offer recently to NJCAA D1 Southwestern Illinois…

Jamaal Polk (@JayPolk44)
7:12am PDT - July 26th, 2023

Congratulations to Norriah Broomfield on your full basketball scholarship offer recently to NJCAA D1 Southwestern Illinois College (@SWICWBB) in Belleville from Head Coach Jonathan Denney. Class of 2024 6’0” Center Milwaukee School of Languages #TheFuturePlaysHere @CoachDenney9

Wisconsin Playground Elite (@WIPGEGirls)
7:11am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @ByMikeWilson: Tennessee will open the Maui Invitational against Syracuse, which has never lost in Maui. The Vols now have UNC, NC Stat…

Phil Kaplan (@philkaplan)
5:59am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @BBallMuseumIL: The IBCA & the Basketball Museum of Illinois would like to recognize the following IBCA Hall of Famers who were born on…

Matt Hampleman (@MHampleman)
4:44am PDT - July 26th, 2023

The IBCA & the Basketball Museum of Illinois would like to recognize the following IBCA Hall of Famers who were born on July 26: Mike Adams - Friend Kevin Hieronymus - Media James Kimball - Media James Waugh - Coach

BBall Museum of IL (@BBallMuseumIL)
4:40am PDT - July 26th, 2023

Girl from illinois! My Fav women's basketball player ever. Js https://t.co/PMx6Y8hJel

Jeff Alexander (@JeffAle61010928)
4:37am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @PodcastIllini: Ep. 166 is posted! #Illini - Point Guard Ty Rodgers - Brad Underwood's comments - Michigan/Illinois Debate - The 2023-2…

Scheidwinder (@Dan_Schade)
4:11am PDT - July 26th, 2023

The Fighting Illini men's basketball team will be taking a 10-day long pre-season trip to Spain in August. https://t.co/piB0nxqG4z

WICS ABC 20 (@wics_abc20)
9:00pm PDT - July 25th, 2023
RT @Pg_Reinhardt: Illinois State basketball coach Ryan Pedon talks schedule for upcoming season. https://t.co/41pHh9akaQ

RT @Pg_Reinhardt: Illinois State basketball coach Ryan Pedon talks schedule for upcoming season. https://t.co/41pHh9akaQ

Mike Blakemore (@coachblakemore)
8:55pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

The Fighting Illini men's basketball team will be taking a 10-day long pre-season trip to Spain in August. https://t.co/qTzsR7Tje5

FOX Illinois (@foxillinois)
7:00pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @IC_Athletics: MBB| Illinois College men's basketball announces Jay Rowell as the team's next full-time assistant coach!! Congrats Coach…

Coleman Reed (@CoachReedFCA)
6:18pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

2-year-old grandson of Bucks coach Adrian Griffin, father of UConn women’s basketball player Aubrey, dies in Illinois: https://t.co/D9tFVYT0IA

UConn Insider (@UConn_Insider)
5:30pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @tmj4: BREAKING: The two-year-old, identified as Jayce D. Griffin, was discovered unresponsive by his father on Saturday, July 22 in Cha…

Madison Goldbeck (@MadisonGoldbeck)
5:27pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @AMFKristensen: Rising Reitz boys basketball freshman Jaylan Mitchell left Peach Jam with his name circled by several college coaches. H…

IGotThisAllStarGame (@IGotThisAllStar)
4:48pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

.@DPiper247 breaks down what new Illini commit Jason Jakstys will bring and what's next (READ) https://t.co/Niq0NEbyrk

Illini Inquirer (@IlliniOn247)
4:35pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @DPiper247: What it means: #Illini make long-term play by adding Jason Jakstys to their 2024 class. How I think he fits, what his path…

Craig Brown (@BrownsCraig)
3:10pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @DPiper247: What it means: #Illini make long-term play by adding Jason Jakstys to their 2024 class. How I think he fits, what his path…

Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247)
2:59pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

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Row One Brand (@coolstub)
2:50pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @jimcallisMLB: 2nd-rder Blake Wolters signs w/@Royals for $2.8 mil (pick 44 value = $1,951,600). Illinois HS RHP, 94-96 mph fastball pea…

Matt B (@matt_bart)
8:37pm PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @jimcallisMLB: 2nd-rder Blake Wolters signs w/@Royals for $2.8 mil (pick 44 value = $1,951,600). Illinois HS RHP, 94-96 mph fastball pea…

Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71)
8:36pm PDT - July 18th, 2023

RT @jimcallisMLB: 2nd-rder Blake Wolters signs w/@Royals for $2.8 mil (pick 44 value = $1,951,600). Illinois HS RHP, 94-96 mph fastball pea…

Marco Marquez (@MarcoTaquito2)
8:34pm PDT - July 18th, 2023