Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo passes Bob Knight for most Big Ten conference wins
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Michigan State's Tom Izzo followed one of the most disappointing losses of his coaching career with a record-setting victory. The No. 11 Spartans came from behind to beat Illino...
Feb 17, 2025 Michigan State Tom Izzo gestures to his fans after his record breaking win during an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
Nolan Arenado reports to camp after the Cardinals tried to trade him in the offseason
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado reported to spring training on Sunday, showing up to play for a team that spent much of the offseason trying to trade him. The eigh...
Feb 17, 2025
William Byron avoids late wrecks to win 2nd straight Daytona 500 for Hendrick Motorsports
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla (AP) - William Byron fortuitously missed the ferocious wrecks down the stretch at the Daytona 500 that knocked out contenders racing for the checkered flag and left him with a repea...
Feb 17, 2025
Wildcat Wrestlers Continue Work At Carterville Sectionals
Eight Salem Wildcat wrestlers opened up the Carterville Sectionals last night. Two Wildcats won their opening matches. Keytin King improved to 43-2 at 150 pounds on the season with a win over Daniel K...
Feb 15, 2025
Wildcats Win At Wood River....Orphans & Rams Share South 7 Crown...Boys Scoreboard
The Salem Wildcats won their road game at East Alton Wood River, beating the Oilers 66-40. Salem shot just 2-of-19 from the three point line, but defensively they forced Wood River into 22 turnovers a...
Feb 15, 2025 Photo: Greg Maxey
KC Falls To SWIC, Heads To RLC on Sunday
The KC Blue Devils dropped to 13-10 overall with an 85-77 loss to SWIC. Myles Liddell led the Blue Devils with 25. Jerrod Mackey added 14, Lyonel Hodges 12 and Marquel Newsome 10. KC will travel to Re...
Feb 15, 2025
Nashville Wins Class M Title...Class L Quarterfinals Today At RLC
Today is the Class L quarterfinals at the SIJHSAA State Tournament held at Rend Lake College. The day begins at 9:30 with Belleville Whiteside taking on Marion followed by Waterloo and Centralia at 10...
Feb 15, 2025
Suzuki and Counsell are working on their communication in spring training with the Cubs
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Seiya Suzuki is working on his communication with Craig Counsell, and the manager says it's his fault. Suzuki joined the rest of the Chicago Cubs for their first full-squad workout ...
Feb 15, 2025
Matt Shaw is looking to win third base job with the Chicago Cubs in spring training
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Matt Shaw grew up in Massachusetts. When Alex Bregman decided to sign with the Boston Red Sox as a free agent, Shaw was informed of the move via a text message from a buddy. "I got ...
Feb 15, 2025
Lady Cats Prepare For Bowling Sectionals On Saturday In Mt Vernon
The Salem Lady Wildcats bowling team will continue their post season run competing at the Mount Vernon Sectionals on Saturday at Nu Bowl Lanes. Salem advanced as a team out of the Marquette Regional a...
Feb 14, 2025 Photo: Salem Youth Bowling
