1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (411+ words) Duke, the reigning ACC champions, pull ahead of Illinois in close second half. Illinois defenders take down a Duke ball carrier at Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Marching Illini members hold out a while stripe for the flag at…...

19+ hour, 4+ min ago   (1711+ words) We’re up to 563 special guests who’ve appeared on the GTPS Insurance-powered ‘News-Gazette Radio’ through its first 36 weeks. Here’s just a small sampling of what was said during recent episodes on WDWS 1400-AM and WSOY 1340-AM. Illini men’s basketball Coach Brad…...

22+ hour, 58+ min ago   (914+ words) Illinois head coach Bret Bielema at Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. CHAMPAIGN — Pat Farrell chased down Duke quarterback Walker Eget for a first-down sack during the Blue Devils' first drive Saturday afternoon at Gies Memorial Stadium. An impressive second…...

22+ hour, 29+ min ago   (796+ words) Illinois wide receiver Collin Dixon (17) celebrates after scoring at Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. CHAMPAIGN — Collin Dixon was nearly untouchable for one half Saturday afternoon at Gies Memorial Stadium. It was like sinking shots at an empty gym. When…...

1+ day, 41+ min ago   (1483+ words) CHAMPAIGN — A disappointing fourth quarter. And a disappointing outcome for Illinois. Duke defeated the Illini 31-27 in front of an announced sell-out crowd of 60,670 on Saturday afternoon, sending Illinois to its first loss of the season. The Blue Devils held Illinois…...

1+ day, 41+ min ago   (770+ words) The Illinois drive: 6 plays, 18 yards, 3:19 The score: Duke 31, Illinois 27 The Duke drive: 3 plays, 1 yard, 1:08 The story: The Blue Devils' inability to turn that Katin Houser interception into anything offensively was a major win for Illinois. Duke's drive went nowhere, starting…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (303+ words) Illinois tailgate and game views. Illinois running back Ca'lil Valentine (5) at Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Illinois defenders take down a Duke ball carrier at Gies Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Marching Illini members hold out a while stripe…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (379+ words) The Illinois drive: 11 plays, 43 yards, 4:47 The score: Illinois 10, Duke 7 The Duke drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:55 The Illinois drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:37 The story: Not that there was any doubt, but Collin Dixon is clearly Katin Houser's favorite target. The Illini senior wide…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (355+ words) The Illinois drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:37 The story: Not that there was any doubt, but Collin Dixon is clearly Katin Houser's favorite target. The Illini senior wide receiver was targeted three times on the opening drive of the game and caught…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (400+ words) Illinois will play Michigan at Demirjian Park on Sunday. Illinois goalkeeper Izzy Lee (1) makes a save at Demirjian Park on Thursday evening. Illinois fifth-year senior goalkeeper Izzy Lee moves to her right in an effort to make a save on…...