U. Of Illinois Athletics, Learfield Renew Deal With News-Gazette Media

Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS Athletics and multimedia rightsholder LEARFIELD's FIGHTING ILLINI SPORTS PROPERTIES have renewed their long-running deal with NEWS-GAZETTE MEDIA for rado broadcasts on News-Talk WDWS-A (NEWSTALK 1400) and AC WHMS (LITE ROCK 97.5).CHAMPAIGN-URBANA.  ILLINI football and men's basketball will simulcast on WHMS and WDWS and baseball, women's volleyball, and select softball games will air on WDWS.

"We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with UI Athletics and FIGHTING ILLINI SPORTS PROPERTIES," said NEWS-GAZETTE MEDIA CEO/Publisher JOHN REED. "The fast-paced world of college athletics is a part of our business where we've consistently invested in top-tier talent for our organization. I'm personally thrilled with the opportunity to continue working with two entities who share the same philosophy. The future looks bright for THE FIGHTING ILLINI, and we very much look forward to being a part of it."

"We are pleased to continue our long-time relationship with NEWS-GAZETTE MEDIA and radio stations WDWS and WHMS," said ILLINOIS Director of Athletics JOSH WHITMAN. "FIGHTING ILLINI fans in the CHAMPAIGN-URBANA area have known for decades that those stations are the radio homes to our games, and this new agreement will increase the presence of our programs even more. We appreciate the efforts of LEARFIELD and NEWS-GAZETTE MEDIA to put together this partnership."

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