Category Archives: Local Sports

MONTREAL (AP) - The Montreal Canadiens are going to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1993, the last time a Canadian-based team won the title. Artturi Lehkonen scored 1:39 into overtime a...

UNDATED (AP) - And now there are seven. The Chicago Cubs have authored the seventh no-hitter of the major league season, doing it against the defending World Series champs. Zach Davies combined with t...

The Salem Lady Wildcats softball team earned two wins in the West Frankfort Summer League. They opened with an 11-5 win over Benton. Makenna Smith was the winning pitcher and also hit a grand slam. Av...

The Rotary Reds finished their Little League Major's regular season at 14-1 with their 13-1, five inning win over Lions. Jaret Gibson was great on the mound allowing 1 hit, walking just 1 and striking...

In Salem Rec/YMCA men's softball, Eliminators beat Odin Caf 7-0 and B&J Loggers 7-0, Alpha & Omega over Misfits 21-15 and NAL beat Security Alarm 23-13.

The Salem Youth Football League registration is open now for the 2021 season. The cost is $100. $40 will be returned when a game is worked by parents. Helmets will be issued upon payment of registrati...

Chicago Cubs (41-33, second in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (44-30, second in the NL West) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Zach Davies (4-4, 4.66 ERA, 1.47 W...

Pittsburgh Pirates (26-46, fifth in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (36-38, fourth in the NL Central) St. Louis; Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Chad Kuhl (1-4, 5.66 ERA, ...

MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Atlanta Hawks are three wins away from a spot in the NBA Finals after improving to 6-2 on the road this postseason. Trae Young scored 48 points and Clint Capela converted a go-ahe...

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) - The New York Islanders have forced a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Final as they try to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1984. Anthony Beauvillier sc...