Category Archives: Local Sports
College Football Round-Up
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis was carted off the field after suffering what appeared to be a serious injury to his left leg late in the first quarter of the fourth-r...
Nov 19, 2023
Milan Lucic is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Bruins after an undisclosed incident
BOSTON (AP) - The Boston Bruins say Milan Lucic is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team after an incident Friday night. The Bruins in a statement released Saturday did not provide any d...
Nov 19, 2023
Salem Advances To DuQuoin Tip Off Championship Today After Winning Pool
The Salem Lady Wildcats overcame a 10-4 deficit after the first quarter and a brief time trailing in the 4th but hit enough free throws down the stretch to beat Pinckneyville 54-45. Salem shot 15 of 1...
Nov 18, 2023
IHSA Football Semifinals Today
IHSA state football semifinals are today. In 1a, Lena is at Hope Academy and Greenfield goes to Camp Point Central. In 2a, Shelbyville hosts Athens and Maroa at Wilmington. In 3a, Roxana will host Mt ...
Nov 18, 2023
KC 6-0 After Blowout Of Simmons College JV
The KC Blue Devils are 6-0 after knocking off visiting Simmons College JV out of Louisville, Kentucky 94-47. Isaiah Tolbert led the Devils with 19, Caleb Jenkins 17, Will Vasser 11 and Jamal Chambers ...
Nov 18, 2023
Lions host Bears, look to keep 2-game lead in NFC North with 3-decade drought without division title
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions are off to a strong start in their quest to end a three-decade drought without a division title. Detroit (7-2) has its best record through nine games since 2014, givin...
Nov 18, 2023
Franz Wagner scores 21 as Magic beat Bulls 103-97 after blowing another 19-point lead
CHICAGO (AP) - The Orlando Magic held the Chicago Bulls to 33 points in the first half once again and watched their lead slip away after going up by 19. Just as they did two nights earlier, they came ...
Nov 18, 2023
No. 23 Illinois needs second-half comeback to turn away Valparaiso, 87-64
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 22 points and Dain Dainja had 16 as No. 23 Illinois came from behind with a 49-point second half to beat Valparaiso 87-64 on Friday night. Luke Goode...
Nov 18, 2023
Lady Cats Return To DuQuoin Tonight On WJBD.....CHS Tournament Opening Night Results....SC Wins Home OT Thriller
The Salem Lady Wildcats are back in action tonight at the DuQuoin Tip Off Tournament with a trip to the finals on the line. They have started out 2-0 in tournament play and have forced 69 turnovers in...
Nov 17, 2023
State Football Semifinals On Saturday In IHSA
The state football semifinals are tomorrow. In 3a, Mt Carmel looks to hand Roxana their only loss as they travel to the Shells for a 3pm kickoff. Murphysboro is at home against top-seed and perennial ...
Nov 17, 2023
