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04/07/2024

IHSA Corrects Scheduling Flaw For Boys And Girls Basketball State Series - Journal & Topics Newspapers Online

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) changed its state series from two weeks to one week in 2021-22, but the consolidation came with one big flaw: having teams play in the state semifinals, then having the losing team from each semi play later that night for third place. Instead of two days,....

04/07/2024

Hayden Springer posts the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history at the John Deere Classic, finishing eagle-birdie for a 59

Hayden Springer posted the 14th sub-60 round in PGA Tour history when he finished eagle-birdie in the John Deere Classic on Thursday for a 12-under 59.

04/07/2024

St. Louis took two of three from its NL Central Division rivals by winning a series finale for the 12th time in its last 13 chances.

04/07/2024

Report: Angel Reese working toward endorsement deal with Reese's Pieces

CHICAGO — The Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese is seemingly on her way to a brand partnership with with one of her favorite candies, according to a recent report. TMZ Sports is reporting Reese and c…

04/07/2024

Ian Happ provided all the fireworks for Cubs fans at Wrigley Field

04/07/2024

All-Star Steven Kwan homered, had three hits and officially took over as the majors' leading hitter while sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 8-4 win over the Chicago White Sox.

04/07/2024

CHICAGO — As of Thursday morning, the Chicago White Sox were a Major League Baseball-worst 25-63, and plenty of trade speculation has surrounded the team — Especially when it comes to Chicago& #8217…

04/07/2024

Piatt’s OT: Tuscola star Sydney Moss changes plans, will play college basketball

Led team to a combined 60-5 record over the last two seasons as one of the best all-around players in the area

04/07/2024

John Smoltz Joins WRMJ Saturday Morning

John Smoltz will join WRMJ to speak with John Hoscheidt Saturday morning following the Sports Desk. Smoltz, an MLB Hall of Fame pitcher and current FOX MLB l

04/07/2024

Caden Hawkins receives invite to All-American JUCO Showcase

John A. Logan College point guard and Carterville native Caden Hawkins received an invitation to the All-American JUCO Showcase on Wednesday. The event is July 12-14 in Atlanta, GA. The Showcase features the top rising sophomores in

04/07/2024

Another Effort to Expand iGaming in Illinois Coming in 2025 | Poker Industry PRO

In an exclusive, Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr. (D-Chicago) told PRO that opposition from VGTs helped sink his igaming expansion bill in 2024. But he plans to try again with a new bill in 2025.

04/07/2024

Xavier Johnson signs summer-league deal with Mavericks

CARBONDALE — SIU Men’s Basketball’s leading scorer, Xavier Johnson, signed a summer-league deal with the Dallas Mavericks and will be getting his chance to turn pro.

04/07/2024

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Ryan Helsley has been named NL Reliever of the Month for June!

03/07/2024

With Bronny James signing his first professional contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, here's how much the son of LeBron will make.

03/07/2024

The NASCAR Chicago Street Race is nearly here, but for those with a need for speed this Fourth of July weekend, tickets are still available.

03/07/2024

Terrence Shannon Jr. eager to help Timberwolves' title push: 'I'm looking to help them win a championship'

The No. 27 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Shannon has a chance to play an immediate role for an NBA Finals contender

03/07/2024

JFL sign up night at the Monmouth American Legion! Must be in 5th or 6th grade for the upcoming school year. Sign up forms will be available at the event.

03/07/2024

Former White Sox VP Ken Williams wants another title, open to returning to baseball

For first time since stunning dismissal last summer, Ken Williams talks about then and now

03/07/2024

Not once, but twice this year, photos of St. Louis Cardinals legend Yadier Molina seemingly donning Cubs gear have taken the internet by storm.

03/07/2024

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox staff ace Garrett Crochet has been named American League Pitcher of the Month for June, according to a press release from the team. Crochet went 1-1 with a 1.91 ERA …

03/07/2024

Summer practice begins for Saluki Men's Basketball

CARBONDALE — The first weeks of summer practice for Saluki Men's Basketball give a hint of what the Banterra Center could look like come this winter.

03/07/2024

Jessica Campbell will become the first woman to work on an NHL bench after the Seattle Kraken hired her as an assistant coach on Wednesday.

03/07/2024

CARBONDALE — The first weeks of summer practice for Saluki Men's Basketball give a hint of what the Banterra Center could look like come this winter.

03/07/2024

WEST FRANKFORT — An abundance of talent and self confidence, as well as a strong work ethic, have made Presley Sollers into the player that she is today on the

03/07/2024

'We said goodbye': Legendary Olympia High School baseball coach dies at 71, leaves a legacy

Longtime Olympia High School baseball coach Ron Smith, who also coached football and taught P.E., dies at 71 from cancer but leaves lasting legacy.

03/07/2024

District 200 ladies take a swing at team golf

‘The girls deserved something they could call their own’ By Kevin LyonsDistrict 200 Coach Casey Rhode has put the ball on the tee for the first ever Woodstock/Woodstock North co-op […]

03/07/2024

Two prized pitching prospects, Tink Hence and Quinn Mathews, will represent the St. Louis Cardinals in the All-Star Futures Game.

03/07/2024

Ryan Helsley wins NL Reliever of the Month

With July now underway, it’s time to look back at the players who made June their own. Here are the standout performances in June, starting with the Players of the Month, presented by Chevrolet.

03/07/2024

The 2024 WNBA All-Stars were announced on Tuesday, with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese making the cut. Here's the full list.

03/07/2024

Pinch-hitter Bo Naylor delivered a sacrifice fly with one out in the ninth inning, sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox.