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Rob Jeter to lead Western Illinois Leathernecks men’s basketball program

Where Rob Jeter goes, success is sure to follow. That is the case Monday, as Jeter becomes the 21st head coach for the Western Illinois Leathernecks men's basketball program. The news came via a release from athletic director Danielle Surprenant. Jeter brings 25 years of coaching experience and seven NCAA Tournament appearances to the Leathernecks program. He was previously worked in coaching stints for multiple athletic programs. "We couldn't be more excited to have Rob as our next head men's […]

todayMarch 30, 2020 93

East Central Illinois Region

Underwood granted three-year coaching extension with Illinois

CHAMPAIGN/URBANA, Ill. (Heartland Newsfeed/Ambush Sports) -- Brad Underwood will remain the head coach of the University of Illinois' men's basketball program for at least another three years on top of his current contract. Underwood was granted a three-year extension through 2026 on Monday, following an impressive 20-9 campaign (12-6 Big Ten, tied with Michigan State and Wisconsin) so far in the 2019-20 season that could launch them into their first Big Ten Championship in 15 years -- when Bruce Weber […]

todayMarch 3, 2020 98

Football News

Former Univ. of Wisconsin wide receiver Randle El arrested, linked to double homicide

JANESVILLE, Wisc. (Heartland Newsfeed/Ambush Sports) -- A former University of Wisconsin football player was arrested Saturday in connection to a double homicide that took place earlier in the week. According to Janesville Police Department chief David Moore, Marcus Randle El turned himself in Saturday afternoon with the arrest made by the Chicago Police Department in relation to the deaths of 30-year-old Seairaha Winchester of Joliet, Ill. and 28-year-old Brittany McAdory of Janesville. The 33-year-old Randle El played as wide receiver […]

todayFebruary 16, 2020 86

National

NCAA amends ‘Rich Paul Rule’ amid backlash

INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) -- The NCAA amended its week-old certification process for agents representing pro-bound basketball players amid backlash over its bachelor's degree requirement. The NCAA announced Monday that agents who don't have a bachelor's degree will instead have to be in good standing with the National Basketball Players Association. "We are committed to providing student-athletes who are deciding whether to stay in school or explore NBA draft options with access to a wide array of resources to make their decision," […]

todayAugust 12, 2019 91

LSU Maryland March Madness

National

Maryland fans call foul over LSU’s winning shot in March Madness matchup

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (UPI) -- The LSU Tigers advanced to the Sweet 16 on Saturday with a 69-67 win clinched in the final seconds with a layup by Tremont Waters. Some Maryland fans believed the shot shouldn't have counted, saying Waters took one too many steps and should have been called for a travel. The winning basket came with 1.6 seconds to play, as Waters got to the basket and put in the shot that won the game for the Tigers […]

todayMarch 24, 2019 66

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