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Stories I have written covering the Chicago Cubs for Marquee Sports Network and Illinois Swim and Dive team.

Chicago Cubs Stories

For Marquee Sports Network

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03/10/2025

Cardinals legendary catcher Yadier Molina has a desire to get into managing someday and said he would even take a job with the Cubs.

03/08/2025

Cubs players Shota Imanaga and Nicky Lopez paint the picture of what the team will experience in the Tokyo Dome.

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02/24/2025

Kyle Tucker made his cactus league debut with the Cubs Sunday and joined the Marquee broadcast after to discuss his outing.

Illinois Swimming and Diving Stories

For Illinois Athletics

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02/04/2022

Illini Divers Head to Chicago for UIC Diving Invite

The University of Illinois diving team returns to action on Saturday as they travel to Chicago for the UIC Diving Invite

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01/27/2022

Illini Back In Action Against Purdue Saturday

The University of Illinois swimming and diving team heads to West Lafayette, Indiana to compete in their final regular-season dual meet against Purdue at the Morgan J. Burke Aquatic Center.

01/29/2022

Illinois Falls Short in Final Dual Meet of the Season

The Fighting Illini swimming and diving team concluded their regular season on Saturday, coming up short to Big Ten opponent Purdue, 188-111.

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01/22/2022

Illini Fall To Nebraska in Competitive Dual Meet

The Fighting Illini Swim and Dive team fought hard in dual meet competition with Big Ten rival Nebraska, but fall 178-122 to the Cornhuskers.

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01/15/2022

Illini Swim and Dive Victorious Against Iowa in Dual Meet

The University of Illinois Swimming and Diving team defeated Big Ten opponent Iowa in their first dual meet win of 2022.

01/13/2022

Illinois Ready to Host Iowa for Nautical Nonsense

The Illinois Swimming and diving team is ready to kick off the second half of the season with some Nautical Nonsense at the ARC!

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01/01/2022

Illinois Swimming and Diving Cancels Winter Miami Trip due to COVID-19 Concerns

Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns in the country, the Illinois Swimming and Diving team will no longer be traveling to Miami for the FIU Sprint Invitational and Relay meet.

11/30/2021

Illini Place First at House of Champions Invite

The Fighting Illini Swimming and Diving team took first in the 2021 House of Champions Midseason Invite in Indianapolis last weekend.

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11/19/2021

Cabush Breaks Own School Record for the Second Time on Day Two

The Fighting Illini swimmers and divers sit in second place with 880 points after day two of competition, falling short of only Ball State University with 898 points.

11/18/2021

Illini Swimmers Sit in Third After Day One of Competition

The Fighting Illini ended in 3rd place after a successful first day of competition at the House of Champions Invitational.

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11/18/2021

Illini Travel to Indianapolis for House of Champions Invitational

The Fighting Illini are prepped and ready to go for their four day excursion in Indianapolis for the upcoming House of Champions Invitational this weekend.

11/15/2021

Illini Swim and Dive Sign Four for 2022-2023 Season

Illinois swimming and diving head coach Sue Novitsky has announced the signing of four student-athletes who will join the Fighting Illini Swimming and Diving team for the 2022-23 season.

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11/01/2021

Stoll Breaks School Record in Dual Meet at Vanderbilt

The Fighting Illini Swimmers fell to Vanderbilt this Saturday 134-128 in a close competition in Nashville.

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