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Illini drop out of college basketball polls

It was a tough week for the Illini as they drop two straight and fall out of the 'Top 25' in both polls. In fact, their chances for making the NCAA tournament took a hit. Who is the new number one?

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Rob Lowe says Peyton Manning is retiring!

Yesterday, I told you how now that the Indianapolis Colts have fired head coach Jim Caldwell after an unbelievably embarrassing season, what about Peyton Manning? Rob Lowe has the answer for ya, yes, Rob Lowe!

Fieldcrest Goes to work from long range

The Fieldcrest Knights won again on Monday night.

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Illini ranked in both college basketball polls

A strong performance the last two weeks has the University of Illinois basketball team back in the 'Top 25'. Where do they settle in?

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Ohio State win and conference upsets vault Illini to first in Big Ten

A huge win vs. Ohio State and two major upsets in the Big Ten this weekend have the Illinois basketball team in first place in the Big Ten standings. It is a development that many did not predict. What other good news will the Illini get to start the week?

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Rosie O’Donnell is being criticized for catching a hammerhead shark

Whether or not you consider this to be entertainment news-worthy, Rosie O’Donnell is being criticized for catching a hammerhead shark! What?

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Huge win for Illinois basketball squad

If the Illini are going to make the NCAA tournament this year they have to have some big wins in conference play. They had that kind of a game against Ohio State last night. The Illini played tough and had one player in particular who had a fantastic night. Who was it?

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Illini win another close one

It came down to the last two minutes, but Illinois pulled away to beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers 59-54 in Champaign. Illinois' last two games have been won by a total of five points. Who was the big star?


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Illini take on UCLA in ‘Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl’ this Saturday

Their season ended with a six game losing streak, but the Illinois Football team finds themselves in a bowl game tomorrow. It won't be a ratings bonanza but at least it's something. What do the UCLA Bruins have in common with the Illini?

Gallery: Final day of the 81st annual Pontiac Holiday Tournament

Mark Myre and I had the call on the first game of the final day of High School hoops at the 81st Annual Pontiac Holiday Tournament. Mark and I were fortunate enough to watch a nail biter that went into double OT

Gallery: Morning #2 of the Pontiac Holiday Tournament

I was fortunate enough to get to call another breakfast match-up of the Pontiac Holiday Tournament! I sat side by side a legend, at least in his own mind, haha, Mark Myre. We watched the Danville Vikings come from behind and play with a lot of heart, defeating the Niles West Wolves

Weber loved signing autographs

Weber takes a live look at Simeon.  

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