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UNDATED (AP) - The top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers won their NBA playoffs opener on Sunday, but the league's other No. 1 seed fell at home. Tobias Harris and Joel Embiid led the 76ers to a victory over ...

UNDATED (AP) - The Nashville Predators weren't given much of a chance to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, but they are two wins away from doing just that. Luke Kunin scored his...

UNDATED (AP) - Julio Urias looked very good on the mound Sunday afternoon, and he was even better at the plate. The Los Angeles Dodgers' starter is 7-1 after tossing six innings and driving in three r...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Chase Elliott benefitted from poor weather to win NASCAR's debut at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The race was called while under a red flag on Lap 54 of 68 becaus...

Debate Starts on Capital Gains Tax What to expect and why. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources   Now and again, the price action on Wall Street can surprise even the most seasoned investor...

The Salem Wildcats baseball team is in action today when they host West Frankfort for a double header starting at 11. The Lady Cats softball team will also play two home games against visiting West Fr...

The post season seeds have been released for prep baseball and softball. In Class 1a baseball feeding into the Carbondale Super-Sectional, South Central is the 2nd seed and will host the winner of Cis...

At the Little league Complex last night in Pony League play Salem Tire knocked off Minor League 11-5. Salem Tire was down 3-2 in the top of the 4th when Caiden Beer singled scoring 2 runs. Salem Tire ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies are going to the NBA playoffs for the first time in four years. Ja Morant made consecutive jumpers in the final 48 seconds of overtime and scored 35 points a...

UNDATED (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche and Boston Bruins have command of their respective Stanley Cup first-round series, while the Nashville Predators are right back in their matchup with Carolina. Ry...