Category Archives: Local Sports
Daniel Suarez edges Blaney, Busch in thrilling 3-wide finish to claim Cup Series win at Atlanta
By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) - Daniel Suarez hoped but wasn't certain he was the winner after the closest finish ever at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Then came the photo evidence: Sua...
Feb 26, 2024 Daniel Suarez (99), left, edges out Kyle Busch (8), center, and Ryan Blaney (12) at the finish line to win during the NASCAR auto race at Atlanta Motor Speedway Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Patrick Kane scores in overtime in Chicago return, sending Red Wings past the Blackhawks 3-2
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) - Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat connected for two big goals at the United Center. Same as it ever was, just in a different uniform. Kane scored on a breaka...
Feb 26, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks retire Chris Chelios' No. 7 jersey
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) - Watching his No. 7 rise into the rafters at the United Center, well, that traveled far beyond Chris Chelios' wildest imagination. "I'm not going to say it'...
Feb 26, 2024 Former Chicago Blackhawks great Chris Chelios has his jersey retired during a ceremony before an NHL hockey game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Cody Bellinger is returning to the Cubs on an $80 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Cody Bellinger is going back to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to an $80 million, three-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal. The slugger can opt out of the deal after each of the f...
Feb 25, 2024
Patrick Kane returns to Chicago with the Detroit Red Wings
CHICAGO (AP) - Patrick Kane looks rejuvenated at the moment in his first season with the Detroit Red Wings. Perfect timing for his long-awaited return to his first NHL home. Kane leads the Red Wings i...
Feb 25, 2024
NBA-leading Celtics cruise to 8th straight win with 116-102 victory over Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) - Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 22 and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics easily handled the New York Knicks 116-102 for their eighth consecutive victory. Jayson Tatu...
Feb 25, 2024
Stallions Win Schools 1st Regional...Centralia Gets To 30 Wins With Marion Title....Mount Vernon, Highland and East St Louis All Advance....Top Ranked St Anthony Falls In OT
It was regional championship night in prep basketball. The Centralia Orphans moved to 30-2 on the season winning the Marion 3a regional over the host Wildcats 42-35. Centralia will advance to the Tria...
Feb 24, 2024 Photo Submitted: Centralia High School
Vandalia Shuts Out Rickover Naval Academy At State Dual Quarterfinals
The Vandalia Vandals dominated their IHSA State Wrestling Duals quarterfinal held at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington shutting out Rickover Naval Academy of Chicago 82-0. Vandalia will wrestle i...
Feb 24, 2024 Photo: Stuart Hinton
Salem Boys & Girls Track Open Indoor Seasons
The Salem boys and girls track teams each opened their indoor seasons this week. The Lady Cats traveled to Marion on Thursday for the Joe Elliott Indoor. Finlay Puricelli had a good day finishing 5th ...
Feb 24, 2024
Lady Bobcats 2nd At Salem Tournament
Franklin Park hosted their varsity volleyball tournament. Franklin Park and Breese tied for first place and Breese would take home the title on points allowed in the tournament. Franklin Park opened w...
Feb 24, 2024 FTS Photography
