Category Archives: Local Sports
Saints aim to re-establish playoff credentials vs. struggling Bears
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Derek Carr and the New Orleans Saints have a chance to turn a corner in their up-and-down season and reassert themselves as a leading contender in the NFC South. The next test for N...
Nov 03, 2023
Minnesota is tied for the Big Ten West lead, hosting Illinois in search of 1st win over Bielema
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - Illinois (3-5, 1-4 Big Ten) at Minnesota (5-3, 3-2), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network) Line: Minnesota by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Minnes...
Nov 03, 2023
Pickett hits Johnson for late touchdown as the Steelers slip past Levis, Titans 20-16
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Kenny Pickett threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson with 4:02 remaining and the Pittsburgh Steelers slipped past the Tennesee Titans 20-16. The Steelers (5-3) bounced back...
Nov 03, 2023
Who has the best odds to celebrate a NASCAR championship? Ryan Blaney's sister
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The oddsmakers named Kyle Larson the favorite to win the NASCAR championship, but half the field believe the person with the best chance to celebrate Sunday will be a spectator ...
Nov 03, 2023
NTC Dominates 1a Volleyball...Prep Sectional Finals Held Wednesday
Last night was Sectional Championship night in the IHSA for prep volleyball. In Class 1a, a pair of National Trail Conference teams are in the Elite 8. St Anthony won the Nokomis Sectional with a stra...
Nov 02, 2023
Bobcats Knock Off SC.....Haines Leads Odin To Centralia St Mary's Title Game
The Franklin Park Bobcats evened their record at 1-1 with a home win over visiting South Central 45-29. Kyler King led the way for Salem with 17, Troy Keele finished with 11. Salem also won the JV gam...
Nov 02, 2023 Submitted Photo
Lady Bobcats Finish Tournament Tonight....Selmaville Gets W
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats Invitational finishes up tonight. The first game is Breese and Olney at 5:30 followed by Salem and Carlyle at 7. The Lady Bobcats are 6-2 on the season. Selmaville knock...
Nov 02, 2023 Sideline Photo
Bob Knight, Indiana's combustible coaching giant, dies at age 83
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - Bob Knight, the brilliant and combustible coach who won three NCAA titles at Indiana and for years was the scowling face of college basketball, has died. He was 83. Knight's f...
Nov 02, 2023 Geoffrey Fairchild / CC
Prosvetov makes 28 saves and Rantanen has goal and assist as Avalanche beat Blues 4-1
DENVER (AP) - Ivan Prosvetov made 28 saves in his first start for Colorado, Mikko Rantanen had a goal and an assist, and the Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Wednesday night. Ross Colton, Art...
Nov 02, 2023
Williams, Hardaway lead unbeaten Mavericks to 114-105 victory over Bulls
DALLAS (AP) - Grant Williams tied career highs with 25 points and seven 3-pointers and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 114-105 on Wednesday night to improve to 4-0 for the first time since...
Nov 02, 2023
