http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national RSS Feed for WEEK - Sports - National en-us Mon, 06 May 2013 18:36:25 GMT 2013-05-06T18:36:25Z en-us http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/Illini-add-transfer-Darius-Paul-206301441.html Brandon Paul's younger but much taller brother, Darius Paul is transferring to Illinois. The former Gurnee Warren all-state prep was the MAC Freshman of the Year after starting 33 games for Western Michigan. Mon, 06 May 2013 18:36:25 GMT http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/Illini-add-transfer-Darius-Paul-206301441.html 2013-05-06T18:36:25Z http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/ESPNs-Rick-Reilly-205835481.html ESPN's Rick Reilly has traveled the world covering sports. Wednesday, he was in Princeville for the Farmington-Princeville baeball game and a feature on the Farmers' inspirational star, Josh Ruchotzke. Thu, 02 May 2013 18:39:18 GMT http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/ESPNs-Rick-Reilly-205835481.html 2013-05-02T18:39:18Z http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/State-Farm-Center-is-new-home-of-Illini-basketball-205338091.html State Farm buys the naming rights to Assembly Hall. For the price of $60 million over 30 years, the Illini basketbal home is now named State Farm Center. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:51:54 GMT http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/State-Farm-Center-is-new-home-of-Illini-basketball-205338091.html 2013-04-30T03:51:54Z http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/DA-Points-wins-Houston-Open----thanks-to-Moms-putter-200977651.html D.A. Points went old school to record his second PGA Tour win. Points turned to a putter his mom used decades ago to earn the Houston Open title. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 02:54:44 GMT http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/DA-Points-wins-Houston-Open----thanks-to-Moms-putter-200977651.html 2013-04-02T02:54:44Z http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/Michigans-Max-Bielfeldt-is-Sweet-16-bound-199968141.html Peoria Notre Dame grad Max Bielfeldt is enjoying NCAA March Madness on the Sweet 16 Michigan Wolverines. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:34:35 GMT http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/Michigans-Max-Bielfeldt-is-Sweet-16-bound-199968141.html 2013-03-26T02:34:35Z http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/Peoria-Pipeline--20-years-of-Peoria-preps-to-Illini-196242931.html Jerry Hester started the streak in 1993. DJ Richardson will end the streak in 2013. For 20 years, a Peoria prep player has been on the Illini roster. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:22:28 GMT http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/Peoria-Pipeline--20-years-of-Peoria-preps-to-Illini-196242931.html 2013-03-08T05:22:28Z http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/Assembly-Hall-at-age-50-193594611.html Saturday is the 50th anniversary of the opening of Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois. Thu, 28 Feb 2013 04:55:26 GMT http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/Assembly-Hall-at-age-50-193594611.html 2013-02-28T04:55:26Z http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/Illinois--74--1-Indiana--72-190413551.html Our postgame report on the Illini's shocking upset win. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:49:24 GMT http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/Illinois--74--1-Indiana--72-190413551.html 2013-02-08T19:49:24Z http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/Max-Bielfeldt--Peorias-member-of-1-ranked-Michigan-188780731.html The University of Michigan vaulted to the top of the national rankings with a win over Illinois yesterday. Peoria Notre Dame grad Max Bielfeldt gave the Wolverines a big lift off the bench. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:23:22 GMT http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/Max-Bielfeldt--Peorias-member-of-1-ranked-Michigan-188780731.html 2013-01-29T04:23:22Z http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/Illinois-preps-for-2-Michigan-188425141.html Coach John Groce previews the Illini games vs. the Wolverines on Sunday. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:38:38 GMT http://www.cinewsnow.com/sports/national/Illinois-preps-for-2-Michigan-188425141.html 2013-01-26T05:38:38Z