The daily pitch from Sports Editor : July 25, 2026

Jul. 25—➜ Duke on Sept. 12 and Oregon on Oct. 24 at Gies Memorial Stadium. ➜ For each ticket purchased, the Bielemas will match it in an effort to double the number of people affected. ➜ when the Illinois soccer team hosts Central Michigan at 11 a.m. on Aug. 5 in an exhibition ma