Author Archives: WJBD Staff
NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery's TD run
DETROIT (AP) - Jared Goff was having perhaps his worst game in three years with the Detroit Lions - whose fans even booed him at times - until it was time to win. Goff threw a 32-yard touchdown pass t...
Nov 20, 2023
DeMar DeRozan scores 23 as Bulls erase 21-point deficit and end Heat's winning streak at 7 games
CHICAGO (AP) - DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat Miami 102-97 on Saturday night, halting the Heat's winning streak at seven games. For the third straight game, the B...
Nov 20, 2023
Iowa rallies in fourth quarter to defeat Illinois, 15-13, and clinch Big Ten West title
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Kaleb Johnson's 30-yard touchdown run with 4:43 to play gave Iowa a 15-13 win over Illinois on Saturday, clinching the Big Ten West Division title for the Hawkeyes. Iowa (9-2, 6...
Nov 20, 2023
Jacobi scores 11 as Eastern Illinois takes down Coppin State 48-46
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) - Corey Sawyer Jr.'s driving layup with five seconds left lifted Illinois State to a 48-46 win over Coppin State on Saturday. Kooper Jacobi's 11 points led Coppin State. Jacobi also ...
Nov 20, 2023
Salem Advances To DuQuoin Tip Off Championship Today After Winning Pool
The Salem Lady Wildcats overcame a 10-4 deficit after the first quarter and a brief time trailing in the 4th but hit enough free throws down the stretch to beat Pinckneyville 54-45. Salem shot 15 of 1...
Nov 18, 2023
IHSA Football Semifinals Today
IHSA state football semifinals are today. In 1a, Lena is at Hope Academy and Greenfield goes to Camp Point Central. In 2a, Shelbyville hosts Athens and Maroa at Wilmington. In 3a, Roxana will host Mt ...
Nov 18, 2023
KC 6-0 After Blowout Of Simmons College JV
The KC Blue Devils are 6-0 after knocking off visiting Simmons College JV out of Louisville, Kentucky 94-47. Isaiah Tolbert led the Devils with 19, Caleb Jenkins 17, Will Vasser 11 and Jamal Chambers ...
Nov 18, 2023
Lions host Bears, look to keep 2-game lead in NFC North with 3-decade drought without division title
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions are off to a strong start in their quest to end a three-decade drought without a division title. Detroit (7-2) has its best record through nine games since 2014, givin...
Nov 18, 2023
Franz Wagner scores 21 as Magic beat Bulls 103-97 after blowing another 19-point lead
CHICAGO (AP) - The Orlando Magic held the Chicago Bulls to 33 points in the first half once again and watched their lead slip away after going up by 19. Just as they did two nights earlier, they came ...
Nov 18, 2023
No. 23 Illinois needs second-half comeback to turn away Valparaiso, 87-64
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 22 points and Dain Dainja had 16 as No. 23 Illinois came from behind with a 49-point second half to beat Valparaiso 87-64 on Friday night. Luke Goode...
Nov 18, 2023
