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Spellman's Scorecard: Not best of times for Allstate Arena May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
It hasn't been the best of weeks for Allstate Arena general manager Pat Nagle. First, he discovers the new owner of the Chicago Rush has been accused of not paying the team's bills and thus, for the second time in recent years, the team is taken over by the league — once again leaving the future of the franchise in limbo. And then it's announced Thursday that another Allstate tenant, DePaul, will soon be playing its games in a new downtown arena.
Big Ten announces 2014 conference football schedule May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The 2014 Big Ten conference football schedule features a whole slate of games in September, with the conference schedule kicking off with Penn State traveling to Rutgers on Sept. 13. The game will be the Scarlet Knights first Big Ten conference game. Illinois opens conference play at Nebraska on Sept. 27, and Northwestern travels to Penn State the same day.
Big Ten/ACC Challenge schedule set May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Matchups for the 15th annual Big Ten/ACC Challenge for men's basketball are set, and Illinois will travel to Atlanta to face Georgia Tech, with Northwestern traveling to North Carolina State.
U of I sells Assembly Hall naming rights Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM
CHAMPAIGN — The iconic Assembly Hall basketball arena has a new name, and the University of Illinois has a new partner to back its athletic programs. As part of a 30-year, $60 million agreement, Illini officials have joined with State Farm to rename the arena the State Farm Center. The building is undergoing a major renovation project that is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2016.
Healthier Affrunti getting his golf game back Apr 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Len Ziehm catches up with Crystal Lake's Joe Affrunti, who suffered a serious shoulder injury months after earning his PGA Tour card. Now he's sharpening his game on the Web.com tour and preparing for his return to the PGA Tour. "My first tournament back will probably be in Memphis (St. Jude Classic in June)," said Affrunti, "but I can play on the Web.com as long as my (PGA Tour qualifying) number doesn't come up."
Spellman’s Scorecard: Blackhawks at Soldier Field true Classic Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
It may not have quite the cache of Wrigley Field, but Soldier Field should be a better venue to actually watch the Blackhawks and Penguins in outdoor action next March. That and a lot more hockey talk inthis week's Spellman's Scorecard.
2 transfers joining Illini basketball team Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Seton Hall guard Aaron Cosby and Illinois State forward Jon Ekey will transfer to Illinois following the completion of the spring semester, Illinois men's basketball coach John Groce announced Wednesday.
Illini broadcasts will shift to WSCR 670-AM Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Starting with the 2013 men's basketball season and the 2014 football season, WSCR radio will be the new Chicago affiliate of the Illini Sports Network, school officials announced Wednesday. The multi-year agreement encompasses the football and men's basketball programs, and Illinois director of athletics Mike Thomas said the Score, the CBS Radio-owned 670-AM station, will carry Illini basketball starting with the 2013-14 season and add Illini football in 2014.
NU golfer bests Donald’s record Apr 16, 2013 12:00 AM
One of Luke Donald's most cherished collegiate records went by the wayside Tuesday when Northwestern junior Jack Perry posted a 54-hole score of 200 in the two-day NU Spring Invitational at The Glen Club in Glenview.
Illinois gives Groce contract extension, raise Apr 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois has rewarded coach John Groce's successful first season in Champaign with a contract extension and a $200,000-a-year raise. Athletic Director Mike Thomas said Saturday that Groce's contract will be extended one year through the 2017-18 season. The raise will increase his pay to $1.6 million a year.
Indiana’s Cody Zeller heading to NBA Apr 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Indiana’s Cody Zeller turned down one chance to play in the NBA. He couldn’t say no twice. The 7-foot sophomore center who returned to school last fall for one more shot at a national championship announced Wednesday he is leaving college early to enter the NBA draft. The reason was simple.
Louisville beats Michigan 82-76 to win NCAA title Apr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Luke Hancock made all five of his 3-pointers and led Louisville to its first NCAA men's basketball championship since 1986 with an 82-76 victory over Michigan on Monday night. The celebration belonged to the Cardinals, who added this to a Sugar Bowl victory this year and also have their women's team in Tuesday's national final against Connecticut. "I had the 13 toughest guys I've ever coached," said coach Rick Pitino.
Michigan downs 'Cuse 61-56, heads to title gameApr 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Attacking Syracuse’s suffocating zone defense in the first half with 3-pointers, crisp passing and a fearless attitude, the Michigan Wolverines advanced to the national championship game with a 61-56 victory over the Orange in the Final Four on Saturday night.
Here’s hoping Welsh-Ryan makeover isn’t far awayApr 5, 2013 12:00 AM
With a new coach and a new commitment to basketball, it's time for Northwestern to add a new arena to the mix. Mike Spellman thinks it'll happen sooner rather than later. That and much more, including talk of Michal Handzus, Roger Ebert and Bo Jackson in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
Maybe it's time to let the athletes run thingsApr 3, 2013 12:00 AM
The mess at Rutgers reinforces the notion that intercollegiate athletics would be a lot better if adults weren't allowed anywhere near them.
Minnesota hires FIU’s Richard Pitino Apr 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Minnesota has picked 30-year-old up-and-comer Richard Pitino to take over for Tubby Smith. The university announced on Wednesday evening that it has reached an agreement to bring Pitino to the Golden Gophers after one season at Florida International. Athletic director Norwood Teague says full terms of the contract will be finished later in the week.
Points set for his second Masters Apr 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Winfield's Kevin Streelman wasn't the only Illinois golfer earning a trip to the Masters. D.A. Points, the former University of Illinois golfer, also did it by winning the Shell Houston Open on Sunday. Len Ziehm has more on Points and a look at golf course openings in the area in this golf notes report.
Believe it: Northwestern can be a factor Apr 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Chris Collins can build Northwestern into a highly competitive program because the bar is so much lower in this era of college basketball.
Collins a good fit to take over at NU Apr 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Northwestern's mens basketball program picked up its first victory Tuesday when Chris Collins was formally introduced as the 24th coach in school history. As expected, Collins won the press conference, hands down.
Collins vows to build winner at Northwestern Apr 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Chris Collins recalled playing in a packed arena at Northwestern when he was in high school and all the electricity in the building. That's something he hopes to see on a regular basis. The longtime Duke assistant and son of an NBA coach was formally introduced as the new coach of the Wildcats on Tuesday and he promised to do what no Northwestern coach has done: lead the team to the NCAA tournament.