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M. Gymnastics. National Championship Celebration Set for April 26

The University of Illinois will host a celebration of the men's gymnastics team's 2012 NCAA Championship on Thursday, April 26, at 5 p.m. in the Colonnades Club at Memorial Stadium. »

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M. Tennis. #20 Illini Top Purdue in Home Finale, 5-2

The 20th-ranked University of Illinois men's tennis team got back on track with a 5-2 win over Purdue Sunday afternoon at Khan Outdoor Tennis Complex. »

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M. Tennis. #20 Illini Drop 5-2 Decision at Indiana

The 20th-ranked University of Illinois men's tennis team (13-7, 7-3 Big Ten) suffered its fourth loss in its last six matches, dropping a 5-2 decision to Indiana (19-8, 6-4) Friday afternoon. »

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M. Basketball. Chew Added to Illini Staff

University of Illinois head coach John Groce announced Friday the hiring of Isaac Chew as an assistant coach. Chew joins assistants Dustin Ford and Jamall Walker, who were named to the staff on Monday. »

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W. Tennis. #23 Illini Return Home to Host Ohio State, Penn State

The 23rd-ranked University of Illinois women's tennis team returns home this weekend to host Ohio State on Friday at 4 p.m. and Penn State on Sunday at 10 a.m. »

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Football. 1951 National Champions to be Honored at Spring Game

Sixty years ago, the 1951 University of Illinois football team was selected as national champions after finishing the season 9-0-1 and hammering Stanford 40-7 in the Rose Bowl. »

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Baseball. Illini to Wear, Auction Camouflage Jerseys May 6

The University of Illinois baseball team will wear special orange and blue camouflage jerseys against Michigan State on May 6 and the jerseys will be auctioned off after the game. »

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W. Soccer. Illinois Continues Spring Action Against Missouri

The University of Illinois soccer team continues its spring schedule with a contest at a neutral site in Fenton, Mo., against the University of Missouri. »

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General News. DIA Announces Illini Caravan Schedule

The University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics will once again reach out to the Illini Nation on a nine-city caravan tour. New Illini football coach Tim Beckman, men's basketball coach John Groce and women's basketball coach Matt Boll... »

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M. Basketball. Meyers Leonard Declares for NBA Draft

University of Illinois sophomore center Meyers Leonard (Robinson, Ill./Robinson H.S.) announced on Monday that he would forego his final two seasons of eligibility and enter the 2012 NBA Draft. »

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Baseball. Illini Partner with UI Class to Create Smartphone App

The University of Illinois baseball team has partnered with the UI College of Media's Journalism 460 course to create "Virtual Dugout," the first mobile application ever produced by the college. »

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M. Basketball. Groce Named Illinois Basketball Coach

University of Illinois Director of Athletics Mike Thomas announced Thursday that John Groce has been named the 17th Fighting Illini men's basketball coach. »

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M. Basketball. Watch Men's Basketball Coach Announcement

The University of Illinois has called an 1 p.m. CT press conference at Assembly Hall to introduce its new men's basketball coach. Watch Live (1 pm CT) | »

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General News. Forty-Seven Illini Named Academic All-Big Ten

Forty-seven University of Illinois student-athletes earned winter Academic All-Big Ten honors, the conference office announced Wednesday. | Academic All-Big Ten list | »

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W. Swimming. Forty-Seven Illini Named Academic All-Big Ten

Forty-seven University of Illinois student-athletes earned winter Academic All-Big Ten honors, the conference office announced Wednesday. | Academic All-Big Ten list | »

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