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Meyers Leonard Has the Right Ideas on Mental Health, Psychotherapy

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Monday saw Meyers Leonard make it back to a University of Illinois basketball game for the first time since 2012, when he was playing for the Illini. Leonard and his wife Elle donated $500,000 to the program, with the donation going towards the new basketball practice facility. Meyers was honored on the State Farm Center court, during the first media timeout, and while this … [Read more...] about Meyers Leonard Has the Right Ideas on Mental Health, Psychotherapy

Andre Curbelo Finally Returns, Provides Illini with Big Lift

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"He's gaining ground on it," Illini coach Brad Underwood responded when asked about the potential return of Andre Curbelo, the day before the blockbuster double overtime loss at home to #4 Purdue. Curbelo scored 20, on 8-14 shooting, and grabbed six rebounds, while handing out three assists. He caught Purdue coach Matt Painter by surprise, as Curbelo had been out since the … [Read more...] about Andre Curbelo Finally Returns, Provides Illini with Big Lift

Pete Nance, Son of NBA Legend Larry Nance, Improving Draft Stock

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Pete Nance is the son of three time NBA All-Star and 1984 Slam Dunk champion Larry Nance, and should his senior season at Northwestern go well, he could conceivably follow both his father and his older brother to the league. Larry Nance Jr., currently with the Portland Trail Blazers, has been in the association since the Los Angeles Lakers selected him in the first round in … [Read more...] about Pete Nance, Son of NBA Legend Larry Nance, Improving Draft Stock

The most-watched sports in the world right now 

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(Image via https://twitter.com/AwayDays_) As an all-around entertainment package, watching sport is one of the biggest and best options for the world’s population. Fans regularly tune in to watch Champions League matches and attend live match-ups in the UFC, with sport arguably more accessible than ever before. In fact, people are able to follow the events as they unfold … [Read more...] about The most-watched sports in the world right now 

Cristiano Ronaldo Had a Michael Jordan Moment, Says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

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Once again, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got totally outcoached, but Cristiano Ronaldo was there to bail him out. Ronaldo bagged a brace, giving United a 2-2 draw at Atalanta in Champions League group stage play. United remain top of Group F, and their chances of going through to the knockout round are quite good. Ronaldo's second scoring strike, which came … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo Had a Michael Jordan Moment, Says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ayo Dosunmu Starting to Find His Groove with Chicago Bulls

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When Ayo Dosunmu was drafted out of Illinois, by his hometown Chicago Bulls in the middle of the second round this past July, it was met with mixed emotions. On one hand, you had a Morgan Park graduate and Chicagoan coming home with a chance to live the dream. On the other hand, a NBA draft first round prospect who was expected to go in the top 20, top 25 for sure, had now … [Read more...] about Ayo Dosunmu Starting to Find His Groove with Chicago Bulls

Lebron James, Squid Game Creator Trading Verbal Barbs

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The NBA season is very very young but Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers off to just a 1-2 start. It's not a mark you would expect from a team with this much NBA title potential. There is certainly plenty of room for criticism, when it comes to how Lebron and his mates have performed this season, but King James is actually making headlines for his critique of someone … [Read more...] about Lebron James, Squid Game Creator Trading Verbal Barbs

Six Greatest NBA Teams of All-Time

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Sports is a multi-billion dollar industry with millions of fans around the world. The NBA alone contributes billions to the national sports industry and is one of the most popular sports in the country. Both the NBA and NFL are arguably neck and neck in terms of viewership. The focus of this article will be mainly on the NBA and the industry contributions it has made through … [Read more...] about Six Greatest NBA Teams of All-Time

Exclusive: Drew Valentine on Stopping Ayo Dosunmu, Kofi Cockburn

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The Loyola Ramblers scored one of the college basketball season's biggest upsets, when they knocked the #1 seed Illinois Fighting Illini out of the NCAA Tournament in the second round. For the Illini, it continues a long frustrating "tradition" of failing to advance to a March Madness round that has a nickname (Sweet 16, Elite 8 etc.), as they haven't reached one since … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Drew Valentine on Stopping Ayo Dosunmu, Kofi Cockburn