The Detroit Lions handled the Green Bay Packers 30-17 in Monday Night Football at Lambeau Field. The Packers have a quick turnaround to get ready to visit the Bears on Sunday.
Illinois defensive coordinator Hardy Nickerson is on leave from the team after the unexpected death of his mother. Coach Lovie Smith says there is no timetable for Nickerson’s return. The Illini host Indiana on Saturday as both squads look for their first Big Ten win.
Illinois State football dropped in both polls after Saturday’s loss to Western Illinois. The coaches poll dropped the Redbirds seven spots to Number 20 while the FCS STATS poll lowered the Birds five positions to Number 17. Illinois State visits Number 6 South Dakota State on Saturday.
Illinois Wesleyan earned a pair of NCAA tournament bids yesterday. Titan volleyball will host an eight-team Division III regional Thursday through Saturday. IWU hosts Chicago at 8:00 Thursday night. Titan women’s soccer will travel to Ada, Ohio for a Saturday first round match against Centre College.
Illinois State libero Courtney Pence made Missouri Valley Conference volleyball history yesterday when she was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Week for a record 10th time.
The Cardinals have released closer Trevor Rosenthal and extended a qualifying offer to pitcher Lance Lynn, which means the team will receive draft pick compensation if he signs with another team. The Cubs extended qualifying offers to pitchers Jake Arrieta and Wade Davis.
