Category Archives: Local Sports
Salem 8u Opens Colt World Series Today In Marion
The Salem 8u will open up the Colt World Series at Rent One Park in Marion. Salem will begin their tournament run at 9:30 against Waltonville and will then take on Puerto Rico at 3:30 this afternoon. ...
Jul 8, 2022
Odin Mudcats Go 1-2 This Week In CCL Action
The Odin Mudcats went 1-2 this week in Clinton County League baseball. On Sunday, they split a doubleheader falling to Beckemeyer in the first game 6-5 on a bases loaded walk in the 8th. Aiden Dodson ...
Jul 8, 2022
Gonsolin goes to 11-0, Dodgers get 4 HRs to beat Cubs 5-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Tony Gonsolin pitched seven strong innings for his 11th victory in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Mookie Betts hit a pair of leadoff homers and the Dodgers ...
Jul 8, 2022
Bulls finalize max contract with two-time All-Star LaVine
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bulls say they have re-signed Zach LaVine, after the high-flying guard agreed to a five-year max contract worth about $215 million last week. LaVine had said he wanted to ex...
Jul 8, 2022 Chicago Bulls
Carlson's tiebreaking single sends Cards over Braves in 11
ATLANTA (AP) - Dylan Carlson hit a tiebreaking single in the top of the 11th inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Braves 3-2 to snap their four-game losing streak. Nolan Gorman singled...
Jul 8, 2022
12u & 10u Districts Open Today....8u International Tournament In Marion This Weekend
The District Little League Tournaments open up for 12u and 10u teams around the state. The Salem 12u All Stars will open up tonight at 8pm against Olney in Mt Carmel to begin the double elimination to...
Jul 7, 2022
KC To Host 5th Annual Blue Classic 5k
Registration is underway for the 5th annual Kaskaskia College Blue Classic 5k Run hosted by the KC Cross Country team. It will be on Saturday, July 30th with the 5k starting at 8am and the fun run at ...
Jul 7, 2022 File: Kaskaskia College Clock Tower and campus.
Fried rolls as homer-happy Braves shut down Cardinals 3-0
ATLANTA (AP) - Marcell Ozuna and Eddie Rosario hit back-to-back homers, Max Fried threw six strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping St. Louis Cardinals 3-0. Fried and the Cardinals' Mi...
Jul 7, 2022
Bulls sign two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bulls have signed veteran center Andre Drummond, adding a two-time All-Star and four-time rebounding champion. The team also re-signed backup forward Derrick Jones Jr. The 2...
Jul 7, 2022
Cubs rally against Brewers' bullpen, win 2-1 at Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (AP) - P.J. Higgins hit a tiebreaking two-out double off Josh Hader in the ninth inning, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. After Brewers starter Corb...
Jul 7, 2022
