Category Archives: Local Sports
Charlotte faces Chicago on 4-game home slide
Chicago Bulls (33-21, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (28-27, ninth in the Eastern Conference) Charlotte, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte is look...
Feb 8, 2022
Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
UNDATED (AP) - No. 23 Murray State will play two games this week with its first AP Top 25 ranking since 2015. The Racers are unbeaten in the Ohio Valley Conference. Coach Matt McMahon says the ranking...
Feb 8, 2022
Chen sets record in short program
BEIJING (AP) - Vincent Zhou is missing from the U.S. men's figure skating team, but Nathan Chen is right on target. Chen has set the world record during his short program at the Beijing Olympics, scor...
Feb 8, 2022 Paul VanDerWerf / CC
Heat stay atop East standings....Ball, Murray to replace Durant, Green in NBA All-Star Game
UNDATED (AP) - The Miami Heat are spending another night as the undisputed No. 1 team in the NBA's Eastern Conference. Bam Adebayo dropped in 21 points and Jimmy Butler had 19 as the Heat cruised to a...
Feb 8, 2022
Houston Texans said to be ready to hire Lovie Smith
UNDATED (AP) - The Houston Texans are expected to hire Lovie Smith as their head coach, a person familiar with the process told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of ano...
Feb 8, 2022 Mark Morgan / CC
Cavs down Blue Devils on late bucket....Auburn, Gonzaga stay 1-2 in AP Top 25; Texas Tech up to 9th....Vols' Nkamhoua to have ankle surgery, likely out for season
UNDATED (AP) - Unranked Virginia could be in the midst of a push toward a berth in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. The Cavaliers went into Durham, North Carolina, and came away with a 69-68 win ...
Feb 8, 2022
Marner, Leafs still streaking
UNDATED (AP) - Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs remain red hot. Marner's second goal of the night was the game-winner as the Leafs outlasted the Hurricanes, 4-3. He also tied the game with 5:4...
Feb 8, 2022
Sources say baseball isn't testing for steroids
UNDATED (AP) - Two people familiar with the sport's Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 yea...
Feb 8, 2022
Wildcats Head To Waterloo Tuesday After Weekend Win Over Vandals
The Salem Wildcats took control of the game early against Vandalia on Saturday as they rolled to a 64-44 victory to get Salem to 12-12 on the season. Salem was led by Caden Bee with 15 points with Rol...
Feb 7, 2022 Photo Credit: Greg Maxey.
Lady Cats Travel To Freeburg Tonight, Freshmen Boys Open Night
The Salem Lady Cats will travel to Freeburg tonight. The Freshmen boys will play a game starting at 5pm followed by 2 JV quarters before the varsity girls contest. Salem will then travel to Wood River...
Feb 7, 2022 Photo Credit: Greg Maxey.
