Category Archives: Local Sports
Tommy Edman's 2 homers power the Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Tommy Edman hit two home runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night in front of the second-largest crowd of the season at K...
Aug 14, 2023
McDowell dominates Brickyard 200 for 2nd NASCAR crown jewel victory
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Michael McDowell raced to his second NASCAR crown jewel victory Sunday, dominating the Brickyard 200 - and putting himself in the playoffs for the second time in three years. The 3...
Aug 14, 2023
Tommy Edman's 2 homers power the Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Royals
By DAVID SMALE Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Tommy Edman hit two home runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night in front of the second-...
Aug 13, 2023 St. Louis Cardinals' Tommy Edman (19) celebrates with Jordan Walker (18) after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Morel gets winning hit in 9th as Cubs improve to 8-3 in August, beat Blue Jays 5-4
TORONTO (AP) - Christopher Morel hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Saturday afternoon. Dansby Swanson added a three-run home run as th...
Aug 13, 2023 Brian Teutsch / CC
William Contreras caps 3-run 7th with winning RBI in Brewers' 3-2 victory over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) - William Contreras capped a three-run seventh with the winning RBI and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Saturday night for their second straight comeback victory. ...
Aug 13, 2023 David Wilson / CC
Scott Dixon holds off hard-charging Rahal to win Indianapolis GP on record-breaking day
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Iceman became the Ironman of IndyCar. Capped it off with a win, too. Scott Dixon overcame a first-lap spin and then held off hard-charging Graham Rahal over the final 10 laps t...
Aug 13, 2023 Sarah Stierch / CC
NCAA committee fails to approve deal with Michigan, leaving coach Harbaugh's status uncertain
It is unclear if a four-game suspension Michigan proposed to settle a case involving recruiting violations by football coach Jim Harbaugh will be accepted by the NCAA Committee on Infractions. Michiga...
Aug 13, 2023 Maize & Blue Nation / CC
Nowitzki, Gasol, Parker give international flavor to Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement
By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - Fans waved a German flag and chanted Dirk Nowitzki's name when he walked the red carpet into Symphony Hall on Saturday night for the Basketbal...
Aug 13, 2023
Bobcats Wait To See If Weather Cooperates To Host Newton Saturday
The Franklin Park Bobcats are 1-0 on the season after beating Woodlawn in this week's opener, they will host Newton for a double header today starting at 10am. Next week Salem will play at Carmi on Mo...
Aug 12, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS
Patoka/Odin Advance To OBC Tournament Finals
Patoka/Odin scored 13 runs in the fourth inning as they beat Selmaville 23-5 to advance to the finals of the OBC Tournament on Monday. Lance Nix led the Mohawks going 3-4 with 4 runs and 5 RBI. Brady ...
Aug 12, 2023 Photo: Pam Butts/Country Pearl Photography
