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Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore will be suspended for this week's season-opening game as part of the school's self-imposed penalties for violating NCAA rules that...
WJBD Staff Aug 29, 2023

Christian Yelich hits leadoff homer as Milwaukee Brewers beat Chicago Cubs 6-2 for 9th straight win
CHICAGO (AP) - When it comes to their nine-game win streak, Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers are employing a time-tested philosophy. A short-term memory. "It's just really been about that ni...
WJBD Staff Aug 29, 2023

Blake Snell fans 9 in 7 shutout innings, Cooper drives in 3 as Padres beat the Cardinals 4-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Blake Snell struck out nine in seven shutout innings and Garrett Cooper had three hits and three RBIs to lift the San Diego Padres to a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Mon...
WJBD Staff Aug 29, 2023

Wildcats Soccer Open Home Schedule Saturday With Win Over Harrisburg
Home cooking is all the Salem Wildcats soccer team needed, well that and a huge game from sophomore Eli Baker as they dismantled visiting Harrisburg 8-2. The Bulldogs got on the board quickly in the g...
WJBD Staff Aug 28, 2023

Wildcats Focus On Marquette After Emotional Season Opening Win
After opening the season with an emotional 34-28 overtime win over rival Centralia, Salem will turn their focus this week to Alton Marquette who will be at Jim Finks Field on Friday night. Marquette l...
WJBD Staff Aug 28, 2023

SYFL Wildcats Sweep Marion On Saturday
The Salem Youth Football Wildcats took a trip to Marion Saturday morning and came away with a pair of wins. The varsity came away with a 30-22 overtime win. Kyler King had 4 touchdowns behind the grea...
WJBD Staff Aug 28, 2023

KC Soccer & Coach Basch Earn Win #150
The KC Blue Angels soccer team opened their season with a big 9-0 win at Eureka College. The win was #150 for the program and head coach Joe Basch who has been there from the beginning. The overall pr...
WJBD Staff Aug 28, 2023

Cody Bellinger collects 5 more RBIs as Chicago Cubs pound Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Cody Bellinger had three hits and five RBIs, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 on Sunday. Nico Hoerner had three hits and scored three times, helping Chicago clos...
WJBD Staff Aug 28, 2023

Nola, Schwarber lead Phillies to a 3-game sweep of Cardinals with a 3-0 victory
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Aaron Nola allowed one hit and struck out nine in seven sharp innings, Kyle Schwarber homered and the NL wild-card leading Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the...
WJBD Staff Aug 28, 2023

Bears waive QB Walker, clearing way for rookie Bagent to back up Fields
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears released quarterback P.J. Walker on Sunday, clearing the way for rookie Tyson Bagent to back up Justin Fields. The Bears agreed to a two-year deal with Walke...
WJBD Staff Aug 28, 2023