Category Archives: Local Sports
NBA referees to be vaccinated this season
UNDATED (AP) - NBA referees will all be vaccinated against the coronavirus this season. The NBA announced Saturday that it has struck a deal with the National Basketball Referees Association on that r...
Aug 29, 2021
Illinois beats Nebraska, 30-22
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Under a new coach, with fans packed into the stands for the first time since 2019 and its backup quarterback at the helm, Illinois beat Nebraska 30-22 to kick off the 2021 colle...
Aug 29, 2021
Chicago Bears overcome Titans, 27-24
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nick Foles threw a 54-yard touchdown pass to Jesper Horsted with 6:51 left and the Chicago Bears held off the Tennessee Titans 27-24 to wrap the preseason. Horsted finished wit...
Aug 29, 2021
Illinois fends off Nebraska in 30-22 season-opening win
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Under a new coach, with fans packed into the stands for the first time since 2019 and its backup quarterback at the helm, Illinois beat Nebraska 30-22 to kick off the 2021 colle...
Aug 28, 2021
Orphans Get Late TD To Take Shrine Game...Football Scoreboard
The Shrine Game was back last night and did not disappoint with the game's result hanging in the balance, the Centralia Orphans got a late score to knock off Salem 35-28 in front of a packed house at ...
Aug 28, 2021
Cougars Knock Off Dieterich To Stay Unbeaten
The SC Cougars are 4-0 after their 15-5 road win at Dieterich. Spencer Johannes tripled with 2 doubles each from Aiden Dodson and Chase Thompson as well as a two-bagger from Beau Jolliff. Thompson dro...
Aug 28, 2021
Bobcats Fall To SC, Both Teams Host Tournaments Today
The Franklin Park Bobcats dropped their road game at unbeaten South Central 8-2. The game was tied at 1 in the bottom of the third when the Falcons plated 4 runs. Ryker Dodson drove in 2 runs with RBI...
Aug 28, 2021
SSA To Host Games Saturday Morning
The Salem Soccer Association Junior High Soccer will continue play this weekend. The 1st/2nd grade team will travel to St Rose at 9am. The 7/8 grade team will be in Mascoutah as well at 9. The only ho...
Aug 28, 2021
Brault expected to start as Pittsburgh hosts St. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals (65-62, third in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (47-82, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Adam Wainwright (12-7, 3...
Aug 28, 2021
Mills expected to start for the Cubs against White Sox
Chicago Cubs (56-74, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (75-55, first in the AL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Alec Mills (5-6, 4.65 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 6...
Aug 28, 2021
