Category Archives: Local Sports
Shannon scores 30 as No. 19 Illinois routs Monmouth 103-65
By GAVIN GOOD Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Terrence Shannon Jr. had a career-high 30 points and eight rebounds to lead No. 19 Illinois to a 103-65 win over Monmouth on Monday night. Freshma...
Nov 15, 2022
Scheyer hopes No. 7 Duke's defense ready for No. 6 Kansas
By AARON BEARD AP Basketball Writer Jon Scheyer pushed defense from the first workouts after taking over at Duke. A week after his debut, he'll get a look at how that unit performs against a top oppon...
Nov 15, 2022
AP Top 25: No. 1 South Carolina, No. 2 Stanford showdown set
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer South Carolina passed its first test of the season and now the top-ranked Gamecocks have a tougher challenge: a visit to No. 2 Stanford on Sunday. South Carolina ...
Nov 15, 2022
Monday night football: Commanders end sloppy Eagles' perfect season 32-21
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Brandon Graham took a knee at midfield as most of his Eagles teammates trudged off the field in stunned disbelief that their undefeated season had b...
Nov 15, 2022
Cubs release 5-time Gold Glove outfielder Heyward
The Chicago Cubs released Jason Heyward on Monday, cutting ties with a five-time Gold Glove outfielder who never produced at the plate the way they hoped. President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer sa...
Nov 15, 2022 Doug Anderson / CC
State Football Quarterfinals held over weekend
In state football quarterfinals over the weekend, In 2a, Pana lost to Decatur St Teresa 37-12 and Althoff fell at Johnston City 42-32. Johnston City will play at St Teresa in the state semifinals next...
Nov 14, 2022
State Volleyball Championship Games played over the weekend at ISU Arena
The prep volleyball season has come to an end with the state trophy games held Saturday at Redbird Arena in Normal. Freeport Aquin won the 1a title over Springfield Lutheran, with NCOE taking 3rd over...
Nov 14, 2022
Salem and South Central girls teams open play Monday night
The Salem Lady Wildcats open up their season in a new way tonight. Gone is the Salem Thanksgiving Tournament and instead, Salem will head to the DuQuoin Thanksgiving Tournament and will open tonight a...
Nov 14, 2022
Junior High Basketball: North Wamac-Irvington 3rd in Christ Our Rock Tournament; Raccoon's Michael Organ breaks dad's record
Junior High Boys Basketball Round-up: The Franklin Park Bobcats boys basketball team tries to continue their solid play when they travel to Altamont Lutheran tonight to take on the Rockets. North Wama...
Nov 14, 2022
Porter's 31 points lead Nuggets past Bulls 126-103
By MARK GONZALES Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Michael Porter Jr. scored a season-high 31 points and Nikola Jokic had 14 assists as the Denver Nuggets cruised past the Chicago Bulls 126-103 Sunday n...
Nov 14, 2022 Dale Martin / CC
