Category Archives: Local Sports

By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) - Closing out a four-game trip that included multiple time zones, Matthew Poitras and the Boston Bruins had more than enough to put away the Chicago Blackhaw...

Diamondbacks stun Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS to reach first World Series in 22 years PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Corbin Carroll went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and two runs scored, and the Arizona Diamondbacks...

The prep volleyball post season began last night. In 3a regional openers last night, Mount Vernon lost at home to Marion in 3-sets. Tonight, the Salem Lady Wildcats will open up 3a volleyball regional...

The IHSA boys soccer post season continues today. In 2a, it's Sectional Semifinals with Freeburg the site for Triad and the Midgets followed by Waterloo and Althoff. In 1a Sectional championships toda...

The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats are 4-0 on the season with last night's home win over visiting South Central 27-14. Salem dropped the JV game 20-18. The Lady Bobcats are right back in action tonight wh...

In Salem Recreation/YMCA Women's A League Volleyball, Spike Tysons beat Meskil Cleaning Services 25-17, 25-18; Meskil's then beat Salem Tire 25-17, 25-19; Bierman's General Store beat AOS Church in 3-...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois coach Brad Underwood is confident he has addressed the issues that caused his team to underachieve last season despite finishing 20-13 and making its third straight app...

Bartolo Colon, Robinson Can and Pablo Sandoval are among several notable, older former major league players selected Monday in the inaugural draft of a Dubai-based baseball league. The 50-year-old Col...

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - Rookie Tyson Bagent helped lead the Chicago Bears to their first home win in more than a year with quarterback Justin Fields sidelined. It looks as though he will get another ...

The football post season is set after Selection Saturday. In 1a, Red Hill travels to Camp Point Central, Althoff hosts Tuscola and Sesser is at home with Carrollton. In 2a, Pana heads to Nashville, Ch...