The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: Jan. 16, 2025 – Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette

The news of Robert Saleh’s firing by the New York Jets came as a surprise to many after the head coach had just five games under his belt this season with a 2-3 record.  The shock was not just for the Jets fan base, but it was felt throughout the NFL, including a former colleague […]

Tyler Hansbrough’s loyalty to the North Carolina Tar Heels remains unwavering.  The former UNC basketball star hopes his alma mater’s top rival, Duke, will come up short in its next game in the NCAA Tournament. Duke survived against Arizona in the Sweet 16 Thursday. Cooper Flagg finished the 100-93 victory with a team-high 30 points. […]