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Connor McMichael St. Louis Blues

Sports

Blues, McMichael ink six-year deal

ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis Blues General Manager Alexander Steen announced Thursday that the team has signed forward Connor McMichael to a six-year contract. The contract carries an average annual value of $6.75 million. The long-term deal signals that the Blues view McMichael as a core piece of their forward group. In addition, the Blues are committed to him through the prime of his career. McMichael, 25, was acquired via trade from the Washington Capitals on June 23. He arrives […]

todayJuly 16, 2026 21

Mark Wilson

Sports

Wilson is newest AD for Eastern Illinois Athletics

CHARLESTON -- Eastern Illinois University has named Mark Wilson as its next Director of Athletics. The selection is one of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Football Championship Subdivision's most accomplished and respected athletic leaders to guide the future of Panther Athletics. Wilson brings more than 30 years of NCAA Division I leadership to Charleston. This includes 21 years as Director of Athletics at Tennessee Tech University. Wilson's tenure at Tennessee Tech is one of the longest tenures among NCAA […]

todayJuly 16, 2026 25

St. Louis Cardinals

MLB News

Cardinals, Wetherholt ink 8-year extension

ST. LOUIS -- Rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt will remain part of the St. Louis Cardinals per a news release Friday. The Cardinals organization and Wetherholt agreed to an eight-year extension, keeping the 2024 first round pick through 2034. Wetherholt, 23, has excelled in his debut season. As a rookie, he started off well in his thrilling Opening Day debut. He would continue that play worth of becoming an All-Star as a rookie. "Since joining the Cardinals two years ago, JJ […]

todayJuly 10, 2026 24

St. Louis Blues

NHL News

Blues make multiple roster moves

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues front office has been busy with a flurry of moves made throughout the day on Wednesday. While most of the actions were contract signings, one expected contract buyout was on the docket. 11:03 AM: Blues buy out the contract of Jonathan Drouin St. Louis Blues GM Alexander Steen announced that the team has bought out the contract of forward Jonathan Drouin. Drouin, 31, tallied three points (one goal, two assists) in nine games […]

todayJuly 1, 2026 42

Bloomington Bison Phillip Barski

ECHL

Bloomington, Barski agree to two-year extension

BLOOMINGTON -- Bloomington Bison Vice President of Hockey Operations and Head Coach Phillip Barski will remain around for two more seasons. A news release from the team on Wednesday revealed a two-year extension for Barski, according to Bison President Andy Zilch. Since arriving in Bloomington, Barski has played a central role in building the Bison’s hockey operations department, roster foundation, player development structure and organizational standards in accountability and growth on and off the ice. Under the leadership of Barski, […]

todayJuly 1, 2026 23

Anderson Gildon

Eastern Illinois University

Anderson, Gildon sign contract extensions

CHARLESTON -- Two coaches at Eastern Illinois would receive contract extensions, according to the Panthers' athletic office earlier this week. The Panthers will keep baseball coach Jason Anderson and track and field/cross-country coach James Gildon, per a news release on Thursday. The multi-year extensions for Anderson and Gildon were approved by EIU's Board of Trustees earlier this month. The goal for the extensions is to provide stability on the coaching staff in their respective programs. Anderson's extension keeps him around […]

todayJune 27, 2026 18

Eastern Illinois men's soccer

Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois men’s soccer finalizes schedule

CHARLESTON -- Eastern Illinois University's 2026 men's soccer schedule is official, per a news release on Monday. The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) announced the Panthers' 2026 conference matchups as part of the final schedule. Last month, the team announced its non-conference schedule with four consecutive home matchups at Lakeside Field. That involves matches with Wright State, St. Thomas, Northern Illinois, and Bradley University. The season kicks off with two exhibition matches, one against Lewis & Clark Community College on August […]

todayJune 8, 2026 48

Spencer Rolland

Football News

Rolland named for UFL Sportsman of the Year award

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Battlehawks have named offensive lineman Spencer Rolland as the team’s nominee for the 2026 UFL Sportsman of the Year Award. The UFL Sportsman of the Year Award recognizes the player who best exemplifies character, leadership, and service beyond the field of play. The honoree demonstrates a deep commitment to the local community, serves as a positive role model, and personifies the integrity, professionalism, and purpose that define the highest standard of the UFL. Through […]

todayJune 8, 2026 162

Kyle Dixon

Macoupin County

Dixon signs free agency deal with Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- A former Carlinville Cavalier is now part of the New England Patriots following a post-draft free agency signing. Kyle Dixon inked the deal with New England after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, April 23-25. Dixon, a record-setting receiver at the NAIA program, Culver-Stockton, was considered a long-shot late pick in the Draft. Unfortunately, no one selected him in the late rounds. Dixon marks the fourth Wildcat to be undrafted signing in the NFL The signing […]

todayMay 2, 2026 156 1 2

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