Smith's Illinois contract could pay him up to $29 million
University of Illinois trustees have approved a contract that could pay new football coach Lovie Smith as much as $29 million over six years.
University of Illinois trustees have approved a contract that could pay new football coach Lovie Smith as much as $29 million over six years.
Smith to keep 4 members of current Illinois staff
Illinois football coach Lovie Smith says he will retain four members of the staff he inherited when he was hired this month.
Illinois football coach Lovie Smith says he will retain four members of the staff he inherited when he was hired this month.
Smith adds 2 to Illinois staff, including Hardy Nickerson
Illinois coach Lovie Smith has hired former NFL linebacker Hardee Nickerson as defensive coordinator.
Illinois coach Lovie Smith has hired former NFL linebacker Hardee Nickerson as defensive coordinator.
Illinois' Tate pleads not guilty to striking woman
Suspended Illinois basketball player Jaylon Tate pleaded not guilty Monday to misdemeanor domestic battery after a weekend arrest for allegedly hitting his girlfriend.
Suspended Illinois basketball player Jaylon Tate pleaded not guilty Monday to misdemeanor domestic battery after a weekend arrest for allegedly hitting his girlfriend.
Illinois guard Tate arrested on domestic battery charge
Illinois suspended point guard Jaylon Tate from the team Saturday after he was accused of striking his 19-year-old girlfriend in the face.
Illinois suspended point guard Jaylon Tate from the team Saturday after he was accused of striking his 19-year-old girlfriend in the face.
No. 13 Purdue routs Illinois 89-58 in Big Ten quarterfinals
Purdue centers Isaac Haas and A.J. Hammons, along with forward Caleb Swanigan, dominated inside against Illinois.
Purdue centers Isaac Haas and A.J. Hammons, along with forward Caleb Swanigan, dominated inside against Illinois.
Smith-Rivera leads Georgetown over DePaul, 70-53
John Thompson III sounded like a coach whose team had just ended a six-game losing streak.
John Thompson III sounded like a coach whose team had just ended a six-game losing streak.
Petrino confirms Garrick McGee leaving for Illinois
Offensive coordinator Garrick McGee is leaving Louisville to become Lovie Smith's first hire at Illinois.
Offensive coordinator Garrick McGee is leaving Louisville to become Lovie Smith's first hire at Illinois.
Finke, Illinois cruise by Minnesota 85-52 in Big 10 tourney
Illinois freshman Michael Finke picked the perfect day to make a career-best five 3-pointers, scoring 17 points to lead No. 12 seed Illinois past 13th-seeded Minnesota 85-52 on Wednesday in the Big Ten tournament first round.
Illinois freshman Michael Finke picked the perfect day to make a career-best five 3-pointers, scoring 17 points to lead No. 12 seed Illinois past 13th-seeded Minnesota 85-52 on Wednesday in the Big Ten tournament first round.
St. John's women upset No. 18 DePaul 75-66 in Big East semis
Aliyyah Handford scored 18 of her 23 points in the second half, Danaejah Grant had 22 points with 10 rebounds and No. 4 seed St. John's beat No. 18 DePaul 75-66 in the semifinals of the Big East Conference tournament.
Aliyyah Handford scored 18 of her 23 points in the second half, Danaejah Grant had 22 points with 10 rebounds and No. 4 seed St. John's beat No. 18 DePaul 75-66 in the semifinals of the Big East Conference tournament.
Northern Illinois eliminates Western Michigan in MAC 56-50
Travon Baker scored 18 points, including eight in a row in a key stretch late, and seventh-seeded Northern Illinois beat No. 10 seed Western Michigan 56-50 in a Mid-American Conference tournament first round matchup on Monday night.
Travon Baker scored 18 points, including eight in a row in a key stretch late, and seventh-seeded Northern Illinois beat No. 10 seed Western Michigan 56-50 in a Mid-American Conference tournament first round matchup on Monday night.
Former Bears coach Lovie Smith hired as Illinois coach
Former NFL coach Lovie Smith was hired as the Illinois football coach Monday, two days after the firing of Bill Cubit following a 5-7 season.
Former NFL coach Lovie Smith was hired as the Illinois football coach Monday, two days after the firing of Bill Cubit following a 5-7 season.
Shep Garner's 22 leads Penn State over Illinois 86-79 in 2OT
Brandon Taylor had plenty to smile about after capping his best season in a Penn State uniform as the Nittany Lions secured their first ever first-round bye in the Big Ten tournament with an 86-79 double-overtime win over Illinois on Sunday.
Brandon Taylor had plenty to smile about after capping his best season in a Penn State uniform as the Nittany Lions secured their first ever first-round bye in the Big Ten tournament with an 86-79 double-overtime win over Illinois on Sunday.
Northwestern beats Nebraska 65-54 for 20th win
Alex Olah scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Northwestern beat Nebraska 65-54 in their regular-season finale on Sunday.
Alex Olah scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Northwestern beat Nebraska 65-54 in their regular-season finale on Sunday.
Wright State rolls past Illinois-Chicago 74-43 in Horizon
JT Yoho had 15 points and Daniel Mortensen 14 and third-seeded Wright State cruised to a 74-43 win over Illinois-Chicago in the first round of the Horizon League tournament on Saturday.
JT Yoho had 15 points and Daniel Mortensen 14 and third-seeded Wright State cruised to a 74-43 win over Illinois-Chicago in the first round of the Horizon League tournament on Saturday.
Whitehead has 33 as Seton Hall defeats DePaul 80-66
Isaiah Whitehead made 10 of 15 shots, including six 3-pointers, for a career high 33 points and Seton Hall wrapped up the regular season on Saturday by rolling to an 80-66 win over DePaul.
Isaiah Whitehead made 10 of 15 shots, including six 3-pointers, for a career high 33 points and Seton Hall wrapped up the regular season on Saturday by rolling to an 80-66 win over DePaul.
Boyd scores career-high 26, UMKC tops Chicago State 82-53
LaVell Boyd scored a career-high 26 points and added five rebounds and four assists, and Missouri-Kansas City made a season-high 13 3-pointers in an 82-53 win over Chicago State on Saturday.
LaVell Boyd scored a career-high 26 points and added five rebounds and four assists, and Missouri-Kansas City made a season-high 13 3-pointers in an 82-53 win over Chicago State on Saturday.
New Illinois AD fires football coach Cubit after 1 season
New Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman has fired first-year football coach Bill Cubit, saying the program needs a new coach to work toward long-term success.
New Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman has fired first-year football coach Bill Cubit, saying the program needs a new coach to work toward long-term success.
No. 5 Maryland women top Northwestern 83-62
Maryland continues its dominance in Big Ten play.
Maryland continues its dominance in Big Ten play.
Sources: Lovie Smith expected to be named head coach of Illini
On the heels of new Illinois AD Josh Whitman firing head coach Bill Cubit, sources have confirmed to FOX 32 that former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith is expected to be named the next Illini head coach. The announcement could be made as early as Monday.
On the heels of new Illinois AD Josh Whitman firing head coach Bill Cubit, sources have confirmed to FOX 32 that former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith is expected to be named the next Illini head coach. The announcement could be made as early as Monday.