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Illinois Sports Hall of Fame

Sangamon County

Illinois Sports Hall of Fame coming in 2028

SPRINGFIELD -- A letter of intent was signed last week at Scheels Sports Park at Legacy Pointe to build the Illinois Sports Hall of Fame. The facility will be built on roughly four to six acres of the facility grounds. There is a target for a grand opening in the summer of 2028. The project is a joint venture of Indiana entrepreneur Tim Turpin and Legacy Pointe ownership. However, Turpin said that the actual blueprints have yet to be drawn. […]

todayJuly 28, 2026

CITY SC

MLS News

CITY SC squeaks eighth straight win vs. Rapids, 1-0

ST. LOUIS — Tomáš Ostrák scored late Saturday night to lift St. Louis CITY SC to a 1-0 win over the Colorado Rapids at Energizer Park. The win extends the club’s unbeaten streak to eight matches across all competitions. Colorado was reduced to 10 men just 12 minutes into the match after defender Rob Holding was sent off. However, St. Louis needed until the 87th minute to make the advantage count. Ostrák finished from outside the box off a pass […]

todayJuly 26, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals

MLB News

Cardinals launch “Caring for Kids” campaign

ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals Care has launched its Caring for Kids campaign. It is a weeklong fundraising effort designed to support children across the St. Louis region. The Cardinals’ charitable foundation says proceeds will help fund youth baseball and softball programming, ballfield development and grants for nonprofit organizations serving children and families. Fans can support the campaign through online auctions, a sweepstakes, a 50/50 raffle during the club’s July 24-30 homestand and direct donations. Auction items include experiences such as […]

todayJuly 24, 2026

St. Louis CITY SC LA Galaxy

MLS News

CITY SC tops Galaxy in LA, 3-1

CARSON, Calif. — St. Louis CITY SC scored twice before halftime and added a third after the break to beat the LA Galaxy 3-1 on Wednesday night at Dignity Health Sports Park. St. Louis took control early and carried a 2-0 lead into halftime. Lukas MacNaughton opened the scoring in the 42nd minute, and Marcel Hartel struck four minutes later to give St. Louis a 2-0 halftime lead. "I scored a big one," MacNaughton said when asked about his opening […]

todayJuly 23, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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