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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois has fired football coach Tim Beckman one week before the start of the season, citing preliminary results of an investigation into allegations of player mistreatment and inappropriate behavior. Athletic director Mike Thomas said Friday that the timing is unfortunate, but "it was in the best interests of student-athletes to act now rather than when a final report

Following a season that ended in a bowl berth for the first time in a couple of years, the Fighting Illini have given fans additional reasons for optimism about the future. This year's recruiting class is ranked No. 45 nationally and No...

As improbable as it appeared a couple of weeks ago, Illinois football coach Tim Beckman will return to the sidelines in Champaign in 2015. That news was released Sunday after the Fighting Illini won its final two games of the regular season to become bowl eligible at 6-6...