Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Poor clock management on final drive costly for Bears in 23-20 loss to Lions on Thanksgiving
DETROIT (AP) - The Chicago Bears could have celebrated a huge comeback and an upset win on Thursday. Instead, poor clock management on their final drive ended their bid and extended their losing strea...
Nov 29, 2024
Kasparas Jakucionis scores a season-best 23 points as Illinois tops No. 19 Arkansas 90-77
KANSAS CITY (AP) - Freshman Kasparas Jakucionis scored a season-high 23 points, Tomislav Ivisic had 21 points and 10 rebounds and Illinois beat No. 19 Arkansas 90-77 on Thursday in the Thanksgiving Ho...
Nov 29, 2024
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
1. In the 18th century, rich people would hire real people to serve, basically, as human garden gnomes. The "ornamental hermits" would live in the rich person's garden and dress like a druid. 2. Micro...
Nov 27, 2024
Lady Wildcats Head To DuQuoin Tournament Finals Today On WSIQ
The Salem Lady Wildcats are back in the DuQuoin Tip Off Classic championship after running through their pool 3-0 including last night's win over the hosts 54-40. Salem trailed by 5 points midway thro...
Nov 23, 2024
KC & RLC In Action Today
The KC Blue Devils are at Oakland City University while the Blue Angels travel to Olney Central College. The Rend Lake College Warriors are at home against Lewis & Clark while the women continue p...
Nov 23, 2024
LaVine, Dosunmu and White power the Bulls to a 136-122 win over the Hawks
CHICAGO (AP) - Zach LaVine scored 26 points, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White each had 20 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-122 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game. Nikola Vucevic had 18 point...
Nov 23, 2024
Chase Elliott named NASCAR's most popular driver for 7th straight season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Chase Elliott has been named NASCAR's most popular driver for the seventh straight year. He was announced Friday at NASCAR's annual season-ending awards ceremony. It's the only ...
Nov 23, 2024
Lady Cats Return To Action Tonight Against Hosts At DuQuoin On WJBD
The Salem Lady Wildcats will take on the host Lady Indians tonight at the DuQuoin Lady Indians Tip Off Classic with the winner advancing to tomorrow's finals. Both teams are 2-0 in tournament play. Ga...
Nov 22, 2024
Prep Basketball Season To Get Underway Next Week
The Salem Wildcats are preparing for their trip to next week's Capital Classic in Lawrenceville where they will play Lawrenceville and Mt Carmel next Friday, followed by a game with TTown and their tr...
Nov 22, 2024
Salem Gets W At Marion....CC Falls At Rome Tournament...Girls Roundup
Franklin Park girls traveled to Marion and came away with a win 32-30. Brynn Kessler and Kenna Benjamin had 10 each, Braelan Knaak added 6. Salem also won the JV game 33-9. Kenna Benjamin had 8 and Le...
Nov 22, 2024
