Category Archives: Local Sports

Wolves thump Bucks 138-119
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Timberwolves look like a team that wants to avoid the Western Conference play-in round. Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards poured in 25 points apiece as the Timber...
Bruce Kropp Mar 20, 2022

Blues barely lose to Columbus Blue Jackets
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Gus Nyquist, Patrik Laine, and Emil Bemstrom each had a goal and an assist, lifting the Columbus Blue Jackets over St. Louis 5-4 and sending the Blues to their third straight los...
Bruce Kropp Mar 20, 2022

Prep Baseball Report.....Salem Plays At PBR Today....SC Opens Up Defense Of State Title
The Salem Wildcats look to showcase their talent at the PBR Kickoff Classic today in the Metro East. Salem will open with Kaneland at 10am at Belleville East High before heading to GCS Stadium at 2 wh...
WJBD Staff Mar 19, 2022 Photo: Toby Gullion - FTS Productions

Lady Cats Head To Fairfield For Tournament Action Today, Weather Permitting
The Salem Lady Wildcats are 1-1 on the season and are scheduled to play at the Fairfield Tournament today. Their opening round game is set for 8:30 against Carmi. A win puts them in the 1pm semifinal ...
WJBD Staff Mar 19, 2022

SIJHSAA State Volleyball Tournaments To Be Held Next Saturday
The regionals are finishing up in the SIJHSAA with the state tournaments being held next Saturday. In Class L on Monday, Hamilton County will host DuQuoin for their regional title. The Franklin Park L...
WJBD Staff Mar 19, 2022 Photo: Toby Gullion - FTS Production

Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Joey Hauser scored a career-high 27 points and Michigan State edged Davidson 74-73 on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament's first round. A.J. Hoggard added 14 points for the Sp...
WJBD Staff Mar 19, 2022

Japanese OF Suzuki finalizes 5-year deal with new-look Cubs
MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki is joining the new-look Chicago Cubs, finalizing an $85 million, five-year deal. Chicago will pay an additional $14,625,000 as a posting fee to Suzu...
WJBD Staff Mar 19, 2022

Arizona gives top seeds a sweep
UNDATED (AP) - Arizona is the fourth and final No. 1 seed to advance to the second round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Christian Koloko scored 17 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and keyed a big...
WJBD Staff Mar 19, 2022

76ers 10 better than Mavs....Curry out at least 2 weeks with foot injury
UNDATED (AP) - The Philadelphia 76ers won for the ninth time in 12 games to pull within a half-game of Milwaukee for the second seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference. Joel Embiid scored 32 points on 11...
WJBD Staff Mar 19, 2022

Voit goes to Padres
UNDATED (AP) - First baseman Luke Voit has been traded from the Yankees to the Padres for a minor league pitcher. The deal comes a day after New York completed a two-year contract with Anthony Rizzo. ...
WJBD Staff Mar 19, 2022
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