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Willis

Football News

Ryan Willis released by Battlehawks

ST. LOUIS — Time is up for QB Ryan Willis in St. Louis, as the St. Louis Battlehawks have released him. The announcement of the release came Monday via reports from XFL News Hub and XFL Analyst. Sources close to the Battlehawks organization disclosed that Willis was informed that he will not be starting this season. Upon that news, the team and Willis parted ways in a mutual manner. Willis, a veteran of The Spring League, won league MVP honors and […]

todayFebruary 8, 2023 1991

Lindenwood Doug Bletcher

General News

Bletcher retiring after 2023 baseball season

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- Lindenwood baseball coach Doug Bletcher announced Monday that the 2023 season will be his final year leading the program. "I am proud to have worked for two outstanding schools over the last 27 years, at Culver-Stockton College and Lindenwood University," said Bletcher.  "Both institutions from the top on down were led by great people and gave unbelievable support to the baseball programs.  With respect to the baseball players, I am thankful to have been able to […]

todayFebruary 7, 2023 1971

Ray'Sean Taylor SIUE

Basketball

Taylor delivers game-winning buzzer-beater at Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Ray'Sean Taylor has had big moments wearing the Cougar uniform. Tonight, he added another one to his resume. Tied at 81 with 2.1 seconds remaining in the contest, Taylor knocked down a shot from beyond half-court at the buzzer. After an official review, the call on the floor stood, giving SIUE an 84-81 victory over Little Rock on Saturday night at Jack Stephens Center. "This team had my back tonight," Head Coach Brian Barone said. "Ray wanted the ball […]

todayFebruary 5, 2023 1371

Tommie Williams Lindenwood

Basketball

Lindenwood earns comeback victory vs. UT Martin

ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- The Lindenwood men's basketball team (9-16, 4-8 OVC) secured a wild come-from-behind victory over UT Martin (15-10, 7-5 OVC) on Saturday afternoon by a final score of 80-75 from Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo. The Skyhawks shot the ball well to start the game, as their fast-paced offense build a 16-5 lead.  UT Martin extended its lead by shooting the three-pointers with precision, making it 24-9 at the 11-minute mark.  Jacob Tracey knocked down a […]

todayFebruary 5, 2023 1461

USFL Detroit

Football News

Detroit is final hub city for USFL

The USFL has announced Detroit as the final hub city. It was announced on the 40th anniversary of the original Michigan Panthers winning the USFL Championship. Ford Field will host the Panthers and the Philidelphia Stars, reigniting an old rivalry. “We’re back! With the help of some great partners, the USFL is making history by announcing that the Michigan Panthers have returned home in 2023 to play at Ford Field. The USFL is proud to be part of the revitalization of […]

todayFebruary 5, 2023 741

Arena Football AFL

Arena Football News

Arena Football to return in 2024

An icon in indoor football is returning from the graveyard, according to recent statements. The Arena Football League (AFL) is making a return four years after it declared bankruptcy for a second time in 2019, previously filing for bankruptcy protection one decade prior. It has been five years since the last game was played in the AFL. Officials with the league announced its return Wednesday, with an expected relaunch in the summer of 2024. The launch will mark a full […]

todayFebruary 3, 2023 1731

Shamar Wright

General News

Shamar Wright scores career point 1,000

EDWARDSVILLE – Shamar Wright scored his 1,000th career point and Ray'Sean Taylor collected his first double-double of the season as SIUE downed UT Martin 89-75 on Thursday night at First Community Arena. The Cougars used a hot start on a 14-2 run to start the game, capturing their 14th win on the season and sixth since beginning conference play. "That run was huge," Head Coach Brian Barone said. "In games where we haven't played well, we found ourselves in situations where we were fighting from behind. A […]

todayFebruary 3, 2023 1521

St. Louis Battlehawks

Football News

AUDIO: Battlehawks had a limited week at training camp

The St. Louis Battlehawks held a press conference remotely Wednesday via Zoom with coach Anthony Becht. Becht made some initial remarks about training camp before accepting questions. “Training camp has been going really well,” Becht said. “Our guys are working hard. The tempo, the culture is starting to build.” Becht mentioned snagging a snafu with incredibly cold weather conditions limiting their training camp activities over the past week. He is hoping for a return to the field on Friday. Roster […]

todayFebruary 3, 2023 1171

SIUE

General News

SIUE golf selected to finish third

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The SIUE Cougars golf team has been tabbed for a third-place finish in a vote by the Ohio Valley Conference head coaches Tuesday. The Cougars earned 49 points and were picked behind predicted league champions Little Rock and Tennessee Tech. UT Martin, Morehead State, Southern Indiana, Lindenwood, Eastern Illinois, and Tennessee State would follow. SIUE is coming off a strong fall schedule which saw the Cougars finish second in back-to-back tournaments to end the fall campaign. "I […]

todayFebruary 1, 2023 561

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