Category Archives: Local Sports
Illinois hires Bielema as coach to lift struggling program
Bret Bielema is returning to the Big Ten and his home state to coach Illinois. he Illini hired the former Wisconsin and Arkansas coach, hoping he can turn around a program with nine straight losing se...
Dec 19, 2020
Rays sign Wacha
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The American League champion Tampa Bay Rays have signed right-hander Michael Wacha (WAH'-kuh) to a one-year, $3 million contract. The 29-year old Wacha is 60-43 with a 4.01...
Dec 19, 2020
Martinez, Nebraska overcome 4 turnovers, beat Rutgers 28-21
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) - Adrian Martinez ran for two touchdowns and threw for another and mistake-prone Nebraska rolled up 620 total yards in wearing down Rutgers 28-21 in the kickoff to Big Ten Champi...
Dec 19, 2020
Wilson leads SIU-Edwardsville past Morehead St. 69-65
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) - Sidney Wilson posted 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists as Southern Illinois-Edwardsville narrowly beat Morehead State 69-65. Carlos Curtis added 13 points for the Cougars,...
Dec 19, 2020
Domask, Harvey lead S. Illinois past North Dakota 62-50
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - Marcus Domask had 17 points, five assists and three blocks as Southern Illinois defeated North Dakota 62-50. Ben Harvey added 12 points and nine rebounds for the Salukis, and A...
Dec 19, 2020
OSU Tries To Claim 4th Straight Conference Crown
No. 3 Ohio State will try to claim its fourth consecutive outright conference crown Saturday when it faces No. 15 Northwestern in the Big Ten championship game. Last year’s victory over Wisconsi...
Dec 18, 2020
Florida postpones 3 home games while Johnson makes progress
UNDATED (AP) - Florida has postponed its next three men's basketball games while forward Keyontae Johnson continues to show what athletic director Scott Stricklin calls "truly encouraging signs of pro...
Dec 18, 2020
Jones, Harvey lead S. Illinois over North Dakota 85-64
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - Lance Jones had 18 points, seven assists and five steals as Southern Illinois rolled past North Dakota 85-64. Gertautas Urbonavicius led the Fighting Hawks with 13 points.
Dec 17, 2020
Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news 12/17/20
UNDATED (AP) - No. 15 Northwestern meets third-ranked Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game for the second time in three years on Saturday. If the Wildcats can pull off the upset in Indianapolis...
Dec 17, 2020
Bears Have Personnel Issues Heading Into Showdown With Vikings
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Another COVID-19 situation and a pending situation involving an assault charge against Mario Edwards are among distractions for the Chicago Bears as they head into a key game ...
Dec 17, 2020
