Category Archives: Local Sports
Offseason QB derby could be dictated by what Bears do with the No. 1 pick and Justin Fields
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus already endured one round of the Justin Fields debate. He's hoping, for everyone's sake, the second round ends soon. The man who has stood in Fiel...
Feb 28, 2024
Chicago Cubs finalize Bellinger contract after trading a minor leaguer to the White Sox
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - The Chicago Cubs finalized Cody Bellinger's $80 million, three-year contract on Tuesday after they traded left-hander Bailey Horn to the White Sox, clearing a spot on their 40-man r...
Feb 28, 2024
SS Brandon Crawford joins the St. Louis Cardinals on a $2 million, 1-year contract
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) - Brandon Crawford and St. Louis finalized a $2 million, one-year contract on Tuesday, giving the Cardinals an experienced backup for young shortstop Masyn Winn. The 37-year-old Cra...
Feb 28, 2024
Winter Awards Handed Out At SCHS
The Winter Athletic Awards were held at Salem High School Monday night. The boys basketball team MVP was Connor Tennyson who also had the most rebounds at 143. Ayden Rose was Most Improved, Noah Nix D...
Feb 27, 2024
Okawville and Nashville advance to Super Sectional Finals with Monday night wins
Both Okawville and Nashville advanced in the Illinois High School Association girls' super sectionals last night. Okawville advanced in Class 1A with a 55 to 26 win over Goreville. Nashville beat Camp...
Feb 27, 2024
Houston rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of Purdue, UConn; South Florida makes its rankings debut
Now it's Houston's turn at the top of The Associated Press men's college basketball poll. The Cougars moved to No. 1 for the first time this season in Monday's latest poll. They climbed one spot to en...
Feb 27, 2024
Duke's Scheyer wants the ACC to implement measures to prevent court-storming after Filipowski injury
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Duke coach Jon Scheyer wants the Atlantic Coast Conference to implement measures to prevent court-storming after star big man Kyle Filipowski was hobbled following ...
Feb 27, 2024
Meet Grace Beyer of a small St. Louis College, the small-school scoring phenom Iowa star Caitlin Clark might never catch
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer On the same night Caitlin Clark was adding to her NCAA women's basketball scoring record before a packed house in Indiana, and a national audience on television, t...
Feb 27, 2024 University Health Sciences and Pharmacy guard Grace Beyer (5) shoots during an NAIA college basketball game against Cottey College Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in St. Louis. On the same night that Caitlin Clark was adding to her NCAA women's basketball scoring record before a packed house in Indiana, and a national audience on television, the Iowa sensation lost ground to the most prolific scorer in her sport. (AP Photo/Jeff Le)
José DeLeón, MLB pitcher for 13 seasons, dies at age 63
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Jos DeLen, a major league pitcher for 13 seasons who led the National League in strikeouts for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1989, has died. He was 63. Los Leones...
Feb 27, 2024
Post Season High School Basketball Action continues Monday and Tuesday
Girls Basketball Super-Sectionals The prep girls' Super Sectionals are tonight around the state. In 1a, Altamont is making just their 2nd ever trip to a Super-Sectional when they travel to Farmers Cit...
Feb 26, 2024
