Category Archives: Local Sports

Top scorers face off in Boston-Chicago matchup
Chicago Bulls (27-13, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (21-22, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -2.5; over/under is 2...
WJBD Staff Jan 15, 2022

Mavs halt Grizzlies' streak....Durant fined $15,000 for profanity during interview
UNDATED (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies' team-record, 11-game winning streak is over. The Dallas Mavericks dominated the second half of a 112-85 thumping of the Grizzlies, outscoring Memphis 62-30 over t...
WJBD Staff Jan 15, 2022

Boilermakers hammer Cornhuskers
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) - Purdue has been prone to slow starts since the start of the men's basketball season. The Boilermakers rectified that situation on Friday. Zach Edey poured in 22 points and ...
WJBD Staff Jan 15, 2022

Chiefs' Edwards-Helaire out for playoff opener vs Steelers
UNDATED (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs will be without Clyde Edwards-Helaire for their wild-card playoff game against the Steelers on Sunday night. The starting running back was unable to put together ...
WJBD Staff Jan 15, 2022

Panthers blast Stars....Maple Leafs put 3 on COVID-19 list as outbreak persists
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - The Florida Panthers continue to be one of the NHL's top teams at home. Sam Bennett's second hat trick of the season highlighted the Panthers' blowout win over the Stars, 7-1. Ben...
WJBD Staff Jan 15, 2022

Henley leads after 63
HONOLULU (AP) - Russell Henley closed with a 30-foot eagle put for a 7-under 63 and the second-round lead at the Sony Open. Henley set a strong target when he was 6 under over his final six holes. Tha...
WJBD Staff Jan 15, 2022 Bröder Media Group / CC

Centralia Sports HOF Committee Reconvene For First Time Since Pandemic
The Centralia Sports Hall of Fame committee members met January 13 for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a release from the committee. Nominations for inductees will be reviewed...
WJBD Staff Jan 14, 2022 Photo Credit: Pat Hodges.

Wildcats Welcome 8th Ranked Central Tonight...Freshmen Fall To Freeburg Thursday
The Salem Wildcats are back at home tonight when they host 8th ranked Breese Central. The Wildcats are 9-8 on the season and coming off a tight win over Roxana last Friday night. The Central Cougars a...
WJBD Staff Jan 14, 2022

Lady Cats Fall At Breese Central, Open Highland Tournament Saturday Morning...Annies Crush Cahokia
The Salem Lady Wildcats fell to 4-13 on the season with a Cahokia loss at Breese Central 66-26. Salem is off until tomorrow when they open the Highland Girls Tournament at 10a.m. in the first game of ...
WJBD Staff Jan 14, 2022 Photo Credit: Pat Hodges.

Lady Bobcats Host Highland Tonight For Regional Championship....Selmaville Welcomes Field For Class S Title
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats will host the Class L Regional championship tonight at 6pm when they take on Highland after each won their semifinal games on Tuesday. The winner advances to play a week...
WJBD Staff Jan 14, 2022 Sideline Photos
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