Category Archives: Local Sports
Votto hits 3-run HR, Mahle sharp in return as Reds top Cards
CINCINNATI (AP) - Joey Votto hit a three-run homer to back Tyler Mahle's sharp return from injury, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3. The last-place Reds overcame Paul Goldschmi...
Jul 25, 2022
Gomes, Smyly help lift Cubs to three-game sweep of Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Yan Gomes hit two home runs, Drew Smyly tossed six sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs completed a three-game sweep with a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Nelson Velzque...
Jul 25, 2022
Cards vs Reds, Cubs vs Phillies today
The Cincinnati Reds host the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Cincinnati has a 19-29 record at home and a 35-58 record overall. The Reds have an 8-13 record in games when they hit two or more home runs....
Jul 24, 2022
US women get gold and for men, it's more of same in relay
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - The U.S. women pulled a shocking upset in the 4-by-100 relay at the world championships while the men finished second after a sloppy baton exchange that has become a ritual for tha...
Jul 24, 2022 U.S. Army Europe
Busch gets antsy for contract resolution with Gibbs, Toyota
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) - Kyle Busch faces an uncertain future after M&M Mars announced it would pull its marketing spend at the end of this season. The company has sponsored Busch since he joined Joe...
Jul 24, 2022
Aviston & Murphysboro Win American Legion 5th Division Openers
The Senior American Legion 5th Division Tournament in Harrisburg opened up last night. In the first game, Aviston shutout Alton 6-0. They advance to play in the semifinals today at 4pm against Murphys...
Jul 23, 2022
Salem 11u Little League All Stars Head To Sectionals Tomorrow
The Salem 11u Little League All Stars, fresh off their dominant District 1 championship, will head to Beardstown this weekend for the Section Tournament. Coach Joby Bryan's squad surrendered only 3 ru...
Jul 22, 2022 Photo by: Jamie Tockstein.
Robinson 12u Open State Little League Tournament This Weekend
The Robinson 12u Little League All Stars will represent District 1 at the State Baseball Championships in Moline this weekend at the Warren Giles Riverside Complex. The 4 team, double elimination tour...
Jul 22, 2022
Senior American Legion Baseball Division Tournament Begins Today In Harrisburg
The Senior American Legion Baseball 5th Division Tournament is going on this weekend at Jay Thompson Field in Harrisburg. Aviston will play at 6:30 tonight against either Alton or Highland with the 8:...
Jul 22, 2022
SCMS Softball Tryouts Monday
Tryouts for South Central Middle School softball will be held Monday afternoon at Webster Park from 3-5. There will be a parents meeting afterwards. All athletes trying out will need an up to date phy...
Jul 22, 2022
