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Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman gets new contract worth more than $31 million over 10 years

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois has extended athletic director Josh Whitman's contract through 2036, committing more than $31 million over the next 10 years on the heels of a series of standout seasons for the department and its teams. The university's board of trustees approved the new deal for Whitman at it...

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What happenedIllinois athletic director Josh Whitman gets new contract worth more than $31 million over 10 years.
What changedThe left frames it as "Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman gets new contract worth more than $31 million ove...". The right frames it as "Illinois awards AD Josh Whitman a new contract worth more than $31 million over the next...".
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Archive healthDeveloping · 2 sources · 2 buckets

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Different Spin. The left frames it as "Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman gets new contract worth more than $31 million ove...". The right frames it as "Illinois awards AD Josh Whitman a new contract worth more than $31 million over the next...".

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Jul 16, 10:29 PM: The Washington Times joined the source map.

Jul 16, 11:00 PM: Chicago Sun-Times joined the source map.

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Chicago Sun-Times1h ago

Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman gets new contract worth more than $31 million over 10 years

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CHAMPAIGN — Illinois has extended athletic director Josh Whitman's contract through 2036, committing more than $31 million over the next 10 years on the heels of a series of standout season...

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The Washington Times2h ago

Illinois awards AD Josh Whitman a new contract worth more than $31 million over the next 10 years

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Illinois has extended athletic director Josh Whitman's contract through 2036, committing more than $31 million over the next 10 years on the heels of a series of standout seasons for the de...

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