Bill Would Require Insurance for High School Athletes
By Brian Mackey
The Illinois House has voted to require that high schools carry insurance in case student athletes are injured.
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U of I Mascot Survey Results Released
By Sean Powers
Results have finally been released from a survey of University of Illinois students about finding a new mascot to replace Chief Illiniwek.
Illinois State University Athletic Director Quits
By The Associated Press
Illinois State University Athletic Director Gary Friedman has resigned effective June 30.
Cubs Chairman Ricketts Threatens to Move Team
By The Associated Press
Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts says the video board he wants to build Wrigley Field is needed to "generate revenue'' and he raised the prospect of moving out of the ballpark entirely if he is blocked from doing so.
UI Assembly Hall’s New Name - State Farm Center
By Jeff Bossert, with additional reporting from The Associated Press
The University of Illinois’ Assembly Hall has a new name – the State Farm Center.
NBA Player Becomes First Openly Gay Professional Male Athlete In Major Sport
By The Associated Press
NBA veteran center Jason Collins has become the first active male professional athlete in the major four American sports leagues to come out as gay.
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Boston Bombings on Minds of Many at Illinois Marathon
Many at the marathon wore black ribbons or armbands, or Boston Marathon apparel, in memory of the victims.
By Jim Meadows and Lindsey Moon
Some 21,000 people registered to take part in the Illinois Marathon in Champaign-Urbana over the weekend, and the recent Boston Marathon bombings were clearly on the minds of many of the runners.
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Hird and Herron Win 2013 Illinois Marathon
By Jim Meadows
Naperville’s Nick Hird won the 5th annual Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon on Saturday morning.
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Illinois Marathon in Need of More Volunteers
By Jeff Bossert
Organizers of the Illinois Marathon say they are still short by about 100 volunteers for this weekend’s events in Champaign-Urbana.
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Racing Again, Boston Marathon Medalist Stops to Pause
By Jacki Lyden
A member of the University of Illinois' track and road racing team is gearing up to race again after competiitng in the Boston Marathon.
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