PEORIA, Ill. (WAND) -- It's a winner take all tournament for a million dollars!

The House of 'Paign matched up with the Jackson, TN Underdawgs. More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- The eighth annual Carson's Camp kicked off Saturday morning at Hess Park as Calvin Carson hosted both kids and adults for a learning experience revolving around basketball. More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- It doesn't matter whether it's a wiffle ball tournament, sand volleyball tournament, or a local golf outing. The community of Decatur knows how to come together to support important causes. 

Throughout the day Friday, people came out to Red Tail Run Golf Course to take part in the Miles Chevrolet Service Department's Support Local Golf Outing. More >>

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. (WAND-TV) -- Under first-year Head Coach Bret Bielema, the Illini football team is rebuilding its brand for both on and off the field.

This includes building trust and creating a family environment among the team. More >>

INDIANAPOLIS, IN. (WAND-TV) -- As Head Coach Bret Bielema kicked off his era of football at Big Ten media day, fans and media were introduced to a wiser and older man than the Big Ten met years ago. 

With that increase in wisdom, also came the news that the Illini football program would be one of a few programs in the country to have its players and coaches fully vaccinated by the time the season kicks off in just a couple months. More >>

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- It's a sight Illini fans have been waiting for.

To see big man Kofi Cockburn back in Champaign wearing the orange and blue. More >>

TUSCOLA, Ill. (WAND) -- There's no hiding the fact that Jalen Quinn is ultra-talented! Just watch the film!

Colleges and universities have been taking notice around the country. More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) -- Springfield High quarterback Rashad Rochelle is putting in work this off-season.

The Rutgers commit is putting in speed work with track star Charles Hopkins. More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- After a couple of years of disappointing seasons, Eastern Illinois Head Coach Adam Cushing believes his third season will be one to remember.

After starting double-digit freshmen in previous seasons, experience will be something Cushing will have plenty of on his roster. More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- It's back!

Calvin Carson, along with Tenika and several others are putting on the 2021 Carson's Camp this Saturday at 8am at Hess Park! More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- Illini Expert Mark Tupper joins WAND Sports Anchor Evan Abramson for another edition of Tupper's Take. 

In this week's edition, Mark Tupper discusses how fans of the Illini have witnessed the most historic day in Illinois sports in the last 50 years. More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) -- The weather cooperated for the final round of the Memorial Health Championship.

But one golfer separated from the pack. More >>

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND-TV) -- Members of the Illini football team got together Friday morning on the campus of the University of Illinois to take part in Lift For Life. 

Since the chapter's creation in 2011, the group has raised over $130,000 to battle rare diseases that have a impact on people's lives.  More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) -- The third round ended up being a historic one out at Panther Creek Country Club.

The course record was broken! More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- Timbuktu hosted the Chris Oberheim Memorial sand volleyball tournament Saturday morning to raise money for Officer Chris Oberheim's family. 

However, money raised from Saturday's tournament and silent auction will also be going to the Peacemaker Project 703, a project started by Amber Oberheim after Officer Oberheim's passing. More >>

FORSYTH, Ill. (WAND) -- The Never Too Small To Ball Basketball Camp put on by Mikayla Lehman continues to grow.

This year's camp almost hit 100 participants. More >>

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) -- On July 1, Kofi Cockburn sent a shockwave through college basketball by announcing he's entering the transfer portal.

Today, the consensus NCAA Second-Team All American announced he's returning to play at Illinois. More >>

TAMPA BAY, FL (WAND) -- Heartbreaking news.

The University of Illinois confirms that former Illini football player Bobby Roundtree has passed away. More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) -- The first round of the Memorial Health Championship started this morning.

156 golfers teed up at Panther Creek Country Club. More >>

Kelsey Card went to Rio in 2016 and will be throwing discus once again for Team USA.

During the year delay, her hometown, Carlinville, roots kept her grounded during a time of uncertainty. More >>

It's that time of the year folks!

7-on-7 football is starting up in central Illinois and local teams were hard at work today. More >>

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND-TV) -- The Korn Ferry Tour is about to begin, many local golfers are hoping to have big showings.

However, a big part of succeeding in this tournament, much like in other major events, is the relationship that golfers have with their caddies. More >>

MAROA, Ill. (WAND-TV) -- Just a month and some change after high school track championships ended in the state of Illinois, and Maroa-Forsyth football got back to work in an effort to prepare for the upcoming football season. More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Not only did the Millikin women's basketball team win their first CCIW Tournament Championship since 2005, the Big Blue got it done in the classroom as well. More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- Illini Expert Mark Tupper joins WAND Sports Anchor Evan Abramson for another edition of Tupper's Take. 

In this week's edition, Mark Tupper discusses how the Illini's men's and women's golf teams will finally have a home to host tournaments and events. More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- Illinois Head Coach Bret Bielema is a fantastic recruiter. 

He's shown it everywhere he's been at at all different levels. Here at Illinois though, he's getting some extra help from a place that you wouldn't expect.  More >>

DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) -- Today, the Danville Community Church of God and Pastor LeStan Hoskins put on an Anti-Violence Basketball Tournament at Garfield Park.

Their hope is that they can make a difference within their community. More >>

SPRINGFIELD, IL. (WAND-TV) -- Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and former Sacred Heart-Griffin star Malik Turner returned to Springfield Saturday morning to host two camps for children ages 7-14. 

Partnered with players and coaches from SHG, along with fellow NFL and former SHG star, Denver Bronco Albert Okwuegbunam, Turner brought "Compete with Leek" to central Illinois for what he hopes will be the first of many camps.  More >>

CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) -- Only eight players were invited to the MLB Draft and one of them plays right here in central Illinois.

Eastern Illinois star shortstop Trey Sweeney got the nod from Major League Baseball! More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- The Illini made their third assistant coach hire Friday as Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood brought Tim Anderson onto his coaching staff. 

Anderson will start with the Illini July 25 as he will go from training athletes for the NBA Draft to training the Illini for Big Ten action. More >>

MACON, Ill. (WAND) -- It was a perfect night for the 41st Herald & Review 100.

And the race saw a familiar face win it. Oakwood's Bobby Native won his third Herald & Review 100 on Thursday night. More >>

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -- Millikin's Bradan Birt received national recognition after winning his national title in March at 165 lbs.

He's once again in the national spotlight as he was named to the 2020-21 Academic All-District® At-Large Team selected by CoSIDA. More >>

DECAUTR, Ill. (WAND) -- Today, Decatur Turkey Tournament organizer Mel Roustio held a cookout at Stephen Decatur Middle School.

They wanted to thank sponsors and advertisers and hope this helps attract others to donate or become sponsors themselves. More >>

NORMAL, Ill. (WAND) -- Big time news for Illinois State football fans.

All home games are set to air on Marquee Sports Network. More >>

Former Okaw Valley star Paige Robinson had a tremendous season for Drury and is getting recognized for it.

The Panther junior has been named a 2020-2021 Ring of Honor recipient by the Women's Basketball Hall Of Fame. More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- The Red Tail Run golf course operates with about 220 acres of land under its belt. 

Nearly double the size of competing courses in the area, Red Tail Run has a new way of maintaining the course, all while keeping golfers coming back.  More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- On this edition of Tupper's Take, Illini expert Mark Tupper joins WAND Sports Evan Abramson to discuss the latest in Illini sports.

With the 2021-22 college football season less than eight weeks away, the Illini will prepare in the coming weeks for their first game of the season against Nebraska, a team that is considered the favorite to win at the moment.  More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- As life starts to return to normalcy, families across central Illinois are looking for new ways to celebrate holidays now that activities are opening up across the area. 

One such activity that families are being attracted to is putt putt golf, and at Overlook Adventure in Decatur, families spent the day having fun during this Independence Day. More >>

DECATUR, IL. (WAND-TV) -- Pickle ball has been growing in the United States. Now, it's growing in central Illinois, especially in Decatur. 

At the Decatur Athletic Club, people can come play pickle ball without even having to be a member of the gym.  More >>

We're just three weeks away from the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and for the athletes competing it's been a long time coming.

Local rugby player Lauren Doyle is one of the elite athletes who put her dreams on hold during the pandemic. More >>