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...
Bruce Kropp 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...
Bruce Kropp 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...
Bruce Kropp 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...
Bruce Kropp 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 ...
WJBD Staff 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...
WJBD Staff 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...
WJBD Staff 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...
WJBD Staff 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...
WJBD Staff 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...
WJBD Staff Aug 28, 2021
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