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UNDATED (AP) - The Red Sox have reportedly agreed to terms with Rockies All-Star shortstop Trevor Story on a six-year, $140 million contract that would bring him to Boston to play second base. The dea...

UNDATED (AP) - The Carolina Hurricanes have their first four-game losing streak of the season, keeping their lead in the NHL's Metropolitan Division at three points over Pittsburgh. Alexander Georgiev...

HAMPTON, Ga, (AP) - William Byron took the checkered flag for his third NASCAR Cup victory while one last crash unfolded behind him in an appropriate finish to a thrilling, chaotic race at Atlanta Mot...

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (AP) - Sam Burns has successfully defended his Valspar Championship title. Burns holed a birdie putt from just over 30 feet on the 16th hole to beat Davis Riley on the second playoff...

The Fed Has an Eye on Ukraine Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources   The Russian invasion of Ukraine has made the Fed's interest rate decision a little more complicated.   The Fed appe...

Wondering what that bag on your door is for? Well, if you haven't heard, it's time once again for Centralia High School's chapter of the National Honor Society to host their annual food drive! Bags ha...

The Salem Wildcats look to showcase their talent at the PBR Kickoff Classic today in the Metro East. Salem will open with Kaneland at 10am at Belleville East High before heading to GCS Stadium at 2 wh...

The Salem Lady Wildcats are 1-1 on the season and are scheduled to play at the Fairfield Tournament today. Their opening round game is set for 8:30 against Carmi. A win puts them in the 1pm semifinal ...

The regionals are finishing up in the SIJHSAA with the state tournaments being held next Saturday. In Class L on Monday, Hamilton County will host DuQuoin for their regional title. The Franklin Park L...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Joey Hauser scored a career-high 27 points and Michigan State edged Davidson 74-73 on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament's first round. A.J. Hoggard added 14 points for the Sp...