Category Archives: Local Sports
Panthers now 2 wins from the Stanley Cup, top Oilers 4-1 for 2-0 lead in title series
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Evan Rodrigues had two goals in the third period, Niko Mikkola and Aaron Ekblad also scored and the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the Stanley...
Jun 11, 2024 zhukovsky / Depositphotos.com
Dan Hurley turns down offer from Lakers, will stay at UConn to seek 3rd straight NCAA title
Dan Hurley is staying at UConn and has decided to turn down an offer to take over the Los Angeles Lakers, ending several days of speculation about his future and giving him an opportunity to try to gu...
Jun 11, 2024
IBCA Announces 1a/2a All State Baseball Teams
The Illinois Baseball Coaches Association has announced their 1a/2a All State Baseball teams for the 2024 season. In 1a, locally Altamont's Dillan Elam and Brandon Menser of Waltonville received the h...
Jun 11, 2024
Steelers sign head coach Mike Tomlin to 3-year deal that will carry through at least the 2027 season
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The NFL's longest-tenured head coach isn't leaving Pittsburgh anytime soon. The Steelers have signed Mike Tomlin to a three-year extension that will carry through at least the 2027 s...
Jun 11, 2024 wallaceweeks / Depositphotos.com
Tiger Woods off early for US Open practice that includes Adam Scott and his major streak
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) - Tiger Woods was out early on Pinehurst No. 2 for the first official practice day at the U.S. Open. He hasn't played a U.S. Open on this course in 19 years and some changes to it...
Jun 11, 2024 miflippo / Depositphotos.com
Chicago Bears re-sign veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis to 1-year contract
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears brought back Marcedes Lewis on Monday, re-signing the veteran tight end to a one-year contract. Lewis played in 17 games for Chicago last season, finishing w...
Jun 11, 2024
Kyle Larson celebrates NASCAR playoff waiver with another win and the Cup Series points lead
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) - The Indianapolis 500 is over and the worried wait to see if Kyle Larson's participation in that event would cost him a shot at winning a NASCAR championship has been resolved. So...
Jun 10, 2024 Kyle Larson, center, celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Sonoma Raceway, Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Sonoma, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Alec Burleson, Masyn Winn power Cardinals to a 5-1 win over Rockies for a 4-game split
By WARREN MAYES Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) - Alec Burleson homered, Masyn Winn drove in two runs and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Sunday for a split in the teams' four...
Jun 10, 2024 St. Louis Cardinals' Michael Siani (63) is unable to avoid being tagged out by Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ty Blach (50) on a sacrifice bunt during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 9, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Happ's 3-run double and Imanaga's strong start help Cubs avoid sweep with 4-2 win over Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) - Ian Happ drove in three runs with a bases-loaded double in the first inning and Shota Imanaga had another strong start as the Chicago Cubs ended the Cincinnati Reds' seven-game winni...
Jun 10, 2024 Chris Casey / CC
Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to Dallas
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) - Jrue Holiday led the scoring. Derrick White added a chase-down block. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown pitched in, too - with their passing and defense. The ...
Jun 10, 2024
