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Illini Record Setting WR Pat Bryant to Play in Bowl Game

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Finishing the regular season 9-3, the #22 Illinois Fighting Illini are set to play in the highest tier of non-College Football Playoff bowl games. When you're in a non-CFP bowl game these days, opt-outs, especially from those with high NFL Draft stock, are very common. Wide Receiver Pat Bryant is the player that Illini fans are keeping their eye on in this regard. His NFL … [Read more...] about Illini Record Setting WR Pat Bryant to Play in Bowl Game

Chelsea vs Aston Villa Team News: Nkunku, James, Onana, Barkley, Kamara

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For Chelsea team captain Reece James, the injury woes continue on, yet again. His latest hamstring problem means he'll likely miss out on the visit from Aston Villa while forward Christopher Nkunku faces a late fitness tomorrow. Nkunku suffered a knock of some sort in the UEFA Europa Conference League win on Thursday, meaning if he can't go, then Nicolas Jackson will get the … [Read more...] about Chelsea vs Aston Villa Team News: Nkunku, James, Onana, Barkley, Kamara

Michigan-Ohio St Rivalry, the Toledo War and Frostbitten Convention

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This weekend culminates rivalry week in college football, and that means "The Game" between Ohio State and Michigan. The Game conjures up memories of the Toledo War and the Frostbitten Convention. And it occurs on a weekend with games that have awesome names like "The Iron Bowl" (Alabama-Auburn), "The Civil War" (Oregon-Oregon State), "The Egg Bowl" (Mississippi St.-Ole Miss) … [Read more...] about Michigan-Ohio St Rivalry, the Toledo War and Frostbitten Convention

CyberSport Evolves from Lacrosse, Hockey, Basketball and Karting

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You've no doubt heard all about pickleball, America's fastest growing sport, as its been mainstream since the pandemic. But what do you know about CyberSport? It is an a blend of lacrosse, basketball, hockey and karting. Yes, think about go karting, or even bumper cars, but playing a version of hockey/lacrosse/basketball with them How does this work, you might ask? Well, you … [Read more...] about CyberSport Evolves from Lacrosse, Hockey, Basketball and Karting

Revisiting Illini-Northwestern, 1 End Zone Only, at Wrigley 2010

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"One way, or another, I'm gonna find you! I'm gonna git ya git ya one way!" as Blondie told us back in the early 1980s. One Saturday, late in November of 2010, these words applied to a Big Ten college football game. It was more than a Big Ten league game, it was branded the Wrigleyville Classic, and it actually hosted ESPN College Gameday. It was an in-state rivalry game as … [Read more...] about Revisiting Illini-Northwestern, 1 End Zone Only, at Wrigley 2010

#22 Illini vs Northwestern at Wrigley Field: Land of Lincoln Trophy Game Preview

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Who's Hat? Well right now it's Northwestern's Land of Lincoln hat trophy, but it appears they'll really have their work cut for them in terms of keeping it. The Illini are receiving votes in the College Football Playoff right now while Northwestern appears to have shut down operations for the season already. In getting blown out 50-6, by a very mediocre Michigan team, the … [Read more...] about #22 Illini vs Northwestern at Wrigley Field: Land of Lincoln Trophy Game Preview

2025 NBA Mock Draft 11-29-24

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Welcome to version 10.0 of our 2025 NBA Mock Draft, which is overflowing with changes, starting right up at the top. We're talking about wholesale changes, up and down the 2025 NBA Mock Draft. Let's start with the Rutgers duo who are considered top five overall prospects, in Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. And with Bailey, he might even be the first overall pick. … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Mock Draft 11-29-24