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SIU Salukis

Basketball

Salukis run past Northern Iowa on Senior Night

CARBONDALE – Southern Illinois hit a season-high 17 shots from behind the arc en route to an 86-63 victory over Northern Iowa Wednesday night at Banterra Center."I'm proud of our guys for coming out after a tough loss last time out and coming out and really playing a full 40 minutes," head coach Bryan Mullins said postgame. "I thought the ball was moving really well on offense and the guys were giving up good shots to get great shots. I thought […]

todayFebruary 22, 2023 3

St. Louis Battlehawks

Football News

Battlehawks add QB Manny Wilkins

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Battlehawks has its 51st player on the roster, per a news release from the XFL organization. According to the release Monday, quarterback Manny Wilkins was added by the Battlehawks to build up the QB corps that currently has A.J. McCarron as the starter and Nick Tiano. Wilkins is the fifth all-time leading passer at Arizona State University. During his tenure with the Sun Devils, he threw for over 8,600 yards and rushed for over […]

todayFebruary 14, 2023

St. Louis Battlehawks

Football News

AUDIO: St. Louis Battlehawks press conferences

St. Louis Battlehawks head coach and general manager Anthony Becht was in attendance during press conferences on Friday, Feb. 10 as well as Monday. During Monday’s pressers, linebacker Lakiem Williams was available for questions The full audio archive of all three press conferences is available below: Listen to “PRESS CONFERENCE: St. Louis Battlehawks w/ Coach Anthony Becht (February 10, 2023)” on Spreaker. Listen to “PRESS CONFERENCE: St. Louis Battlehawks – Week 1 w/ Coach Anthony Becht (February 13, 2023)” on […]

todayFebruary 14, 2023

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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 1

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