Category Archives: Local Sports
B&J Loggers Win YMCA/Salem Recreation Men's Softball Tournament
In Salem Recreation/Marion County YMCA men's softball tournament action, B&J Loggers beat Odin Caf in the finals 19-3. In other action, NAL over Odd Fellows 8-2, B&J Loggers beat BSI 15-14 and...
Aug 17, 2021
Illini Set Eyes On Aug 28 Opener
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois opens its season Aug. 28 against Nebraska. All eyes will be on new Illinois coach Bret Bielema, who had a successful run at Wisconsin before leaving for a job at Arkans...
Aug 17, 2021
Gutierrez expected to start as Reds host the Cubs
Chicago Cubs (52-69, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (65-55, second in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Kyle Hendricks (13-5, 4.15 ERA, 1.32 W...
Aug 17, 2021
Wainwright expected to start as St. Louis hosts Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers (72-47, first in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (61-56, third in the NL Central) St. Louis; Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Corbin Burnes (7-4, 2.16 ERA,...
Aug 17, 2021
Votto gets 2,000th hit, Reds hand Cubs 12th straight loss
CINCINNATI (AP) - Jonathan India slammed a two-run homer and had five RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 14-5. The loss was the 12th straight for the free-falling Cubs. Cincinnati first...
Aug 17, 2021
Cole sharp in return from COVID-19, Yanks top Angels 2-1
UNDATED (AP) - Gerrit Cole pitched two-hit ball into the sixth inning and struck out nine in his return from the COVID-19 injured list, Joey Gallo hit a two-run homer and the New York Yankees beat the...
Aug 17, 2021 boomer-44 / CC
Falcons first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated
UNDATED (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons have become the first NFL team to have all of its players complete COVID-19 vaccinations. The Falcons opened training camp with more than 90% of their players vaccin...
Aug 17, 2021 BikerKarl2018 / CC
OBC Baseball Trophy Games Today
The Oil Belt Conference baseball tournament finals will be today. In the championship game at Central City, top-seed Field takes on the Citians at 4pm. The 3rd place game between Patoka/Odin and Selma...
Aug 16, 2021
SC Falcons Open Season With Pair Of Wins At Greenville Tournament
The SC Falcons won the Greenville Tournament over the weekend to open their season. They beat Greenville in the opener 4-1 behind Trevan Sidwell on the mound. The 8th grader went 6 innings allowing 6 ...
Aug 16, 2021
Lady Falcons Fall Twice At Casey
The SC Lady Falcons dropped their first 2 games of the season over the weekend at the Casey Westfield Tournament. SC fell to Casey in the opener 5-1. Maddie Peddicord drove in a run for SC with Percil...
Aug 16, 2021
