Category Archives: Local Sports
Kaskaskia College Blue Devins pick up weekend win over Wabash Valley, 98-84
The KC Blue Devils improved to 18-8 overall and 6-8 in Region 24 play with their weekend win over Wabash Valley 98-84. The Blue Devils put 5 in double figures led by Will Vasser with 27, Isaiah Tolber...
Feb 26, 2024
Vandalia finishes fourth in State Wrestling Tournament
The IHSA State Dual Wrestling tournament finished up this weekend at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington. Roxana took home 3rd place in Class 1a knocking off Vandalia 44-27. Woodstock Marian won th...
Feb 26, 2024
Franklin Park Volleyball team returns to floor Monday night
The Franklin Park volleyball team will host Bartelso tonight starting with the C-match at 4:30. Over the weekend, the Salem JV won its own tournament going 3-0 with wins over Patoka (25-18, 25-12), Ce...
Feb 26, 2024
Cody Bellinger is returning to the Cubs on an $80 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
By JAY COHEN AP Baseball Writer Cody Bellinger is going back to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to an $80 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The slugge...
Feb 26, 2024 Minda Haas Kuhlmann / CC
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
