Category Archives: Local Sports
Blocked shot at buzzer gives Celtics 1-point win over 76ers, 88-87
UNDATED (AP) - Jayson Tatum scored 26 points with a career-high 16 rebounds, shaking off a hard fourth-quarter fall to lead the Boston Celtics to a 88-87 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum sco...
Dec 02, 2021
Utah Valley stuns BYU in OT, Abdur-Rahim's 3 helps Georgia shock No. 18 Memphis 82-79
UNDATED (AP) - Fardaws Aimaq had 24 points and 22 rebounds, Justin Harmon also scored 24 points and Utah Valley stunned No. 12 BYU 72-65 in overtime. Connor Harding added 10 points for the Wolverines,...
Dec 02, 2021
Matthews nets hat trick, surging Maple Leafs thrash Avs 8-3
UNDATED (AP) - Auston Matthews scored three goals for his fourth career hat trick and the streaking Toronto Maple Leafs thumped the Colorado Avalanche 8-3. John Tavares had a goal and two assists for ...
Dec 02, 2021
MLB owners lock out players, 1st work stoppage since 1995
IRVING, Texas (AP) - Major League Baseball plunged into its first work stoppage in a quarter-century when the sport's collective bargaining agreement expired and owners immediately locked out players ...
Dec 02, 2021
Murray and D-Hop practice, game status uncertain
UNDATED (AP) - Quarterback Kyler Murray and All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins were both at practice for the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday in a sign the team's top two playmakers might be ready to return ...
Dec 02, 2021
College Football Playoff expansion talks inch forward
DALLAS (AP) - The latest meeting on expanding the College Football Playoff has wrapped up in Dallas without any announcement. Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby says the CFP management committee made goo...
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Women's tennis tour suspends China events over Peng concerns
UNDATED (AP) - The head of the women's professional tennis tour says all WTA tournaments will be suspended in China because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai, and, that the suspension could e...
Dec 02, 2021 Thomas van de Weerd / CC
Wildcats Win 3rd Straight....Prep Boys Scoreboard
The Salem Wildcats won their 3rd straight game, winning their home opener over Newton 48-43. Caden Bee had 18 points and 9 rebounds to lead the Cats. Rolan Adams hit three 3s on his way to 11 points. ...
Dec 01, 2021 Photo Credit: Greg Maxey.
Annies Are 4-2 After Win Over Carbondale...Prep Girls Scoreboard
The Centralia Annies knocked off Carbondale 54-33. Kalei Edson finished with 14 in the win and Rylee Edson chipped in 13. Jasaiyah Wallace added 11. The Annies are 4-2 and will open up their home seas...
Dec 01, 2021
Bobcats Drop Game At Effingham, JV Improves To 11-0....SC Loses To Stewardson-Strasburg
The Franklin Park Bobcats dropped their 2nd straight game of the week, going to Effingham and losing on the road 31-17. Ryegan Warren and Angel Salgado led Salem with 4 points each. The Varsity return...
Dec 01, 2021
