Category Archives: Local Sports

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The timing of Michael Jordan's decision to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets leaves the franchise in flux, with several key personnel decisions upcoming. The Horn...

Salem senior-to-be Olivia Paulson has been a standout on the softball field for the first 3 years of her prep career. After claiming All State honors behind the plate as a junior, big things are expec...

The Trenton Gator Classic Senior Legion Tournament began last night. In games played at Aviston, Alton shutout the Aviston Conductors 5-0. They will play this morning at 11:30 in the semifinals agains...

In Jr League action at the Little League Complex, Salem IGA knocked off Squibb Tank 6-4. Kade Orrell drove in a run with a triple and Jarrett Rushing also added 2 RBI in the inning. Colton Cartright w...

NEW YORK (AP) - After winning back-to-back games for the first time since June 1, the New York Mets are finally showing signs of moving in the right direction. Can't say the same for the St. Louis Car...

CHICAGO (AP) - Dansby Swanson sees a lineup doing all the right things - and the numbers back him up. "We've taken a really good approach and mentality into the batter's box," Swanson said, "and we've...

Maybe it wasn't the start he would of handpicked, but Salem grad Riley Martin made a huge step towards his ultimate goal of pitching in the Big Leagues just by making his first ever Triple-A appearanc...

The Salem Varsity Wildcats baseball team is 9-1 this summer after a pair of home wins over Fairfield last night. Salem opened with a 14-4 win in 5 innings, scoring 12 runs in the final 2 innings for t...

Today is the opening day of the Trenton Post 778 Senior Legion Gator Classic. The Tournament will open today at Trenton starting at 5pm with the hosts taking on Rantoul followed at 7:15 by Carlyle and...

In Little League baseball Majors at the Complex last night, Security Alarm beat Rotary 2-0 handing the Reds their first loss of the season. Jax Schaubert pitched the complete game shutout. Bentley Bry...