Big Ten Conference
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As always, Paterno and Tressel keep things in perspectiveJul 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Every year, it's the same thing at the Big Ten media days. You can practically set your calendar and whet your college football appetite to the verbal gymnastics by Joe ...
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Here's a surprise: Ohio State picked tops in Big 10 preseason poll
Jul 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Ohio State is the media's preseason favorite to win the Big Ten title. The Buckeyes boast 12 returning starters from last year's Fiesta Bowl team, which went 10-3 and ti...
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NCAA denies appeal of ex-Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson
Jun 29, 2009 11:00 pm - INDIANAPOLIS -- The NCAA is finished with the latest Kelvin Sampson saga. The NCAA on Tuesday rejected an appeal from the former Indiana basketball coach, who was slappe...
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Illini guard Jeff Jordan leaves basketball teamJun 23, 2009 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN - Jeff Jordan, a two-year reserve point guard, has decided not to return to the Illinois basketball program. Jordan, the oldest son of former Bulls star Michae...
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NU extends Fitzgerald's contract through 2015Jun 22, 2009 11:00 pm - A 9-win season in 2008 and a trip to the Alamo Bowl have helped Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald earn a contract extension through 2015. Jim Phillips, Northwes...
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Illini lineman jailed over DUI guilty plea
Jun 10, 2009 11:00 pm - URBANA -- A University of Illinois football player is serving a 60-day jail sentence after pleading guilty to drunk driving. Defensive tackle Josh Brent pleaded guilty J...
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Northwestern's Nielson wins top lacrosse awardMay 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Senior attacker Hannah Nielsen of Northwestern captured her second straight WomensLax.com Player of the Year award. Nielsen, who led NU to another unbeaten season and fi...
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NU's Shurna invited to USA training camp tryoutMay 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Northwestern freshman forward John Shurna of Glen Ellyn is among the 17 individuals who have earned an invitation to attend the 2009 USA U19 National Team Trials June 16...
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Illinois' Weber gets 50 percent raise, extension
May 21, 2009 11:00 pm - University of Illinois basketball coach Bruce Weber is getting a big raise after his team's surprising turnaround last season. University trustees voted Thursday to rais...
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Illinois contingent to join basketball tour to ChinaMay 12, 2009 11:00 pm - CHAMPAIGN - Three members of the Fighting Illini program will travel to China later this month to participate in a basketball exhibition tour. Director of Basketball Ope...