# 06/16/26 Hour 1: Illinois Football Lands 4-Star WR Bennett Konkey, Flips RB Steven Alexis; Dustin May Shines for Cardinals, Cubs' PCA Hits for the Cycle

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Podcast: [The Drive on ESPN 93.5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drive-on-espn-93-5-477079)
Published: 2026-06-16T22:10:01+00:00
Episode link: https://tayandpiper.podbean.com/e/061626-hour-1-illinois-football-lands-4-star-wr-bennett-konkey-flips-rb-steven-alexis-dustin-may-shines-for-cardinals-cubs-pca-hits-for-the-cycle/
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Duration seconds: 3295

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Illinois football continued its strong 2027 recruiting momentum by securing a commitment from 4-star wide receiver Bennett Konkey and flipping 3-star running back Steven Alexis, giving Bret Bielema's staff two major offensive additions for the future. The duo adds speed, playmaking ability, and depth to an already impressive Illini recruiting class. On the diamond, the Cardinals received a dominant performance from pitcher Dustin May, who shut down the Padres lineup and delivered one of St. Louis' best starting pitching outings of the season. Meanwhile, the Cubs earned a dramatic 5-4 comeback win over the Rockies behind a historic night from centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Crow-Armstrong became the first player in Major League Baseball to hit for the cycle during the 2026 season, completing the feat in reverse order (home run, triple, double, single) while helping spark Chicago's late rally at Wrigley Field. The Cubs capped the comeback with a walk-off victory and have now won four of their last five games.

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