Category Archives: Local Sports

Diamondbacks sweep Cubs with 6-2 win, pass Chicago in NL wild-card race
PHOENIX (AP) - Ketel Marte homered and Arizona got a great performance from its bullpen as the Diamondbacks defeated the skidding Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Sunday to pass them for the second National League...
WJBD Staff Sep 18, 2023

Chicago Bears struggle defensively in a 27-17 loss to Mayfield, Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - In a three-play span in the opening quarter, Chicago's chances of ending a franchise-record losing streak took a big hit. The Bears lost safeties Jaquan Brisker and Eddie Jackson, a...
WJBD Staff Sep 18, 2023

Walker's tiebreaking homer in 8th inning helps Cardinals beat Phillies 6-5
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jordan Walker hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning and Paul Goldschmidt drove in three runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Sunday. St. L...
WJBD Staff Sep 18, 2023

MLB Round-up
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Kyle Schwarber hit his 44th homer, sparking the NL wild-card leading Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Schwarber's three-run homer came on a 2-2 pit...
Bruce Kropp Sep 17, 2023

College Football Round-up
Shedeur Sanders sparks No. 18 Colorado to thrilling 43-35 win over Colorado State in 2 OTs BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Shedeur Sanders threw a TD pass to Michael Harrison in the second overtime after leadin...
Bruce Kropp Sep 17, 2023

Salem Moves To 3-1 With Blowout Of Wood River, Showdown Next Week With State Ranked Shells
The Salem Wildcats improved to 3-1 on the season as they opened the Cahokia Conference with a dominant 41-6 victory over East Alton Wood River. The Cats offense did anything they wanted, and their def...
WJBD Staff Sep 16, 2023

Salem Match Play Today...Maxey 4th At St Anthony JV Tournament....Boehne Medals Again
Big day at the Salem Country Club today as the boys and girls teams will host the Salem Match Play. The Salem JV competed at the St Anthony JV Tournament. Freshman Landen Maxey was 4th overall shootin...
WJBD Staff Sep 16, 2023

SC Beats Neoga, Hosts DH On Saturday
The SC Cougars baseball team is in action today hosting a double header with St Anthony. The Cougars are coming off a 5-0 road win yesterday at Neoga. Callaway Smith drove in 2 runs with RBI also from...
WJBD Staff Sep 16, 2023

Franklin Park Falls To TSM, Will Host Nashville Today
The Lady Bobcats dropped their home game yesterday to a very good Trinity St Mary's team 9-0 as the Defenders improve to 12-1 with the win. Abigail Thompson struck out 10 in relief of Alli Thurman. Th...
WJBD Staff Sep 16, 2023

Gurriel, Thomas hit 3-run homers, D-backs beat Cubs 6-4 in showdown of NL wild-card contenders
PHOENIX (AP) - Left-handed batter Alek Thomas took a confident swing at a slider and hit a crucial three-run homer off one of baseball's top left-handed pitchers. It was another indication that these ...
WJBD Staff Sep 16, 2023
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