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SIU Hawgs

NCAA Football

SIU Hawgs & Dawgs set for Sept. 2

CARBONDALE — SIU Saluki Athletics has partnered with Black Diamond Harley-Davidson to host Hawgs & Dawgs for the Sept. 2 football home opener versus Austin Peay at 6 p.m. Motorcycle riders are invited to assemble at 5:30 p.m. at the South tunnel entrance into Saluki Stadium, where they will lead the Salukis onto the field prior to kickoff. To participate in Hawgs & Dawgs, riders must purchase a game ticket on the official SIU Athletics website and by entering the promo […]

todayAugust 13, 2023 175

Diekema

NCAA News

United Soccer Coaches list SIUE’s Diekema as player to watch

EDWARDSVILLE -- United Soccer Coaches announced the defenders on its NCAA Division I Women's Players to Watch lists for the 2023 intercollegiate season, and SIUE's Matea Diekema is on the national radar. The list is comprised of 35 women nationwide.Diekema, the Ohio Valley Conference Defender of the Year in 2022, returns to lead the Cougar back line. She is a fourth-year player for the Cougars who is in graduate school at SIUE after earning her bachelor's degree in three years. The list […]

todayAugust 13, 2023 163

The Elite All Elite

AEW News

The Elite to remain All Elite in AEW

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Ahead of Wednesday night's 200th broadcast of Dynamite, All Elite Wrestling secured four major re-signings that will remain All Elite. A news release from AEW Wednesday reports that CEO Tony Khan has re-signed Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, and Nick Jackson to long-term extensions. The trio, better known as The Elite, are currently executive vice presidents of the company. The release would also mention a new contract for fellow member "Hangman" Adam Page. The quartet represents four cornerstones […]

todayAugust 2, 2023 1931

Johno Fergusson

General News

Fergusson receives swimming and diving coaching promotion

CARBONDALE -- Johno Fergusson is receiving a promotion to associate head coach of the SIU Salukis swimming and diving team. Head coach Geoff Hanson made the announcement Saturday in a press release. During his first four years as an assistant coach at SIU, Fergusson has played an instrumental role in the Salukis' success helping them record a 45-19 dual meet record as well as three conference runner-up trophies. In 2023, the program featured its first All-American swimmer in 18 years. […]

todayJuly 29, 2023 155

Crockett-Pope

General News

Crockett-Pope joins Saluki Softball coaching staff

CARBONDALE -- Southern Illinois University softball head coach Jen Sewell named Kiarra Crockett-Pope as an assistant coach ahead of the 2024 season. The announcement was made in a news release Friday As a player, Crockett-Pope had a standout career at California State University Northridge (CSUN). In 2019, she was named the Big West Co-Freshman Field Player of the Year. She was also a Big West All-Freshman team. In addition, she was also a Second Team All-Conference selection.She will coach on the […]

todayJuly 29, 2023 122

Lainey Jackson LLC

East Central Illinois Region

Jackson is newest Lake Land volleyball coach

MATTOON -- Lake Land College has a new head coach in Lainey Jackson for the Laker volleyball program, according to a news release Thursday. Jackson, an alum of Cumberland High School, is the newest hire for the program. Jackson, a four-time all-Lincoln Prairie Conference selection, continued her playing career at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield. During her time there, she would receive the Midwest Athletic Conference's Freshman of the Year honors. She would also receive NJCAA All-American honors. Jackson […]

todayJuly 27, 2023 1261

MLB Manfred

MLB News

MLB signs commissioner Manfred through 2029

NEW YORK (UPI) -- MLB team owners voted to extend commissioner Rob Manfred's contract through the 2029 season, the league announced Wednesday. "It is an honor to serve the best game in the world and to continue the pursuit of strengthening our sport on and off the field," Manfred said in a news release. "This season our players are displaying the most vibrant version of our game, and sports fans are responding in a manner that is great for Major League […]

todayJuly 27, 2023 132

Houston Roughnecks TDECU Stadium

Football News

TDECU Stadium renovations to impact Roughnecks attendance (maybe)

XFL to evaluate alternatives if the stadium cannot accommodate home dates HOUSTON — The Houston Roughnecks may have to seek an alternative home for the 2024 XFL season. The Roughnecks’ home base, which is TDECU Stadium at the University of Houston, is currently undergoing renovations. Houston officially became a member school of the Big 12 Conference on July 1. As a result, Houston leadership understood that an athletic program entering into a Power Five conference will also involve facility upgrades. Depictions […]

todayJuly 26, 2023 184

SIUE soccer

General News

SIUE Soccer announces non-conference schedules

EDWARDSVILLE – After releasing its inaugural Ohio Valley Conference schedule, SIUE men's soccer has unveiled its nonconference schedule for the 2023 season. The Cougars will play seven games as a tune-up to their first OVC season. The Cougars will play a home exhibition with Indiana Wesleyan on August 18 as part of the SIUE Experience weekend for incoming freshmen. The regular season kicks off on the road at Central Arkansas (Aug. 24). The Cougars will take on Butler (Aug. 27) […]

todayJuly 26, 2023 122

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