Category Archives: Local Sports
Former President George W. Bush to throw out ceremonial first pitch before World Series opener
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Former President George W. Bush, the former Rangers owner, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Texas plays the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series opener on F...
Oct 27, 2023 slgckgc / CC
Iuka picks up win in Junior High Girls Basketball
The Iuka Lady Pirates defeated Central City 46-30 to improve to 3-1 on the season. Iuka was led by Katee Seller with 31 points and Kinnley Eagan added 13 points. The Lady Pirates travel to Wayne City ...
Oct 26, 2023
Bears QB Tyson Bagent ready to test his arm strength more against the Chargers
By GENE CHAMBERLAIN Associated Press LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent had reporters laughing Sunday after he led a 30-12 win in his starting debut against the Las Vegas ...
Oct 26, 2023 Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent passes against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Long Shot World Series: Diamondbacks vs Rangers is a Fall Classic few saw coming
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer Tell the truth: How many people picked Arizona and Texas to meet in the World Series? A Rangers-Diamondbacks matchup had 1,750 to 1 odds when wagering opened last fal...
Oct 26, 2023 The Texas Rangers celebrate after Game 7 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the Houston Astros Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in Houston. The Rangers won 11-4 to win the series 4-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dusty Baker tells newspaper he is retiring as manager of the Houston Astros
HOUSTON (AP) - Dusty Baker has retired as manager of the Houston Astros, ending an illustrious 26-year career as a big-league skipper highlighted by a World Series win last season. Baker broke the new...
Oct 26, 2023
No. 1 pick Wembanyama scores 15 points in NBA debut as Spurs fall to Mavericks in opener
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The Victor Wembanyama era is underway in San Antonio. Wembanyama made his NBA debut with the Spurs against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night...
Oct 26, 2023 San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama brings the ball up against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Salem and South Central advance in regional high school volleyball play
The Salem Lady Wildcats won their 3a regional semifinal at Triad over the host Lady Knights dropping the first set 16-25 before coming back to win 25-20 and 25-22. They advance to play Highland in Thu...
Oct 25, 2023
Post season high school soccer continues
The 2a soccer postseason continues with Sectional finals tonight as Columbia and Alton Marquette will play at Althoff for a trip to Supers. Last night, Teutopolis dropped their 1a Sectional Championsh...
Oct 25, 2023
First Weekend of High School Football Playoffs set
The playoff times and dates are out for the IHSA Football post season. In 1a on Saturday, Sesser hosts Carrollton at 1, Red Hill at Camp Point Central at 2 and Althoff hosts Tuscola at 3. In 2a on Fri...
Oct 25, 2023
Junior High Basketball Round-up
The Franklin Park Bobcats open up their season tonight at home when they host Woodlawn. Last night, Patoka beat Field 54-8. Quentin Faulkner led Patoka with 21. Kody Burks and Jesse Cain added 8 each....
Oct 25, 2023
