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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

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

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

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 1 2

Dylan Holloway St. Louis Blues

NHL News

Blues, Holloway ink 5-year extension

ST. LOUIS -- Dylan Holloway will remain part of the St. Louis Blues for the foreseeable future, per a signed agreement Friday. Blues President of Hockey Operations and GM Doug Armstrong would confirm this news Friday afternoon via a news release. The Blues and Holloway came to terms on a five-year extension worth $38.75 million, or an average of $7.75 million per year. The 24-year-old forward dressed in 59 games for the Blues this season, finishing second on the team […]

todayMay 1, 2026

St. Louis Blues AHL affiliate Springfield Thunderbirds

Hockey News

101 ESPN to air Blues AHL affiliate playoff games

ST. LOUIS -- Although the St. Louis Blues didn't make the playoffs this season, its AHL affiliate is experiencing the exact opposite. The Springfield Thunderbirds are in the Atlantic Division semifinal with the Providence Bruins. An agreement between the Blues and Hubbard Radio on Thursday will present live radio broadcasts of the best-of-five series. The American Hockey League's Calder Cup Playoffs between the Thunderbirds and Bruins start on Friday. The series will air in its entirety on 101 ESPN in […]

todayApril 30, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals

MLB News

Cardinals to hold food drive May 3

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals are teaming up to host the 11th annual Home Run Against Hunger Food Drive. The event occurs before the Cardinals take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, May 3. The event will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will occur in front of the Official Cardinals Team Store at the corner of 8th Street and Clark Avenue. The event is in partnership with Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance and Feeding Missouri. […]

todayApril 27, 2026

St. Louis Blues Lindstein Stenberg

Hockey News

Blues assign Lindstein, Stenberg to Springfield

ST. LOUIS -- Two St. Louis Blues received their assignment papers to their AHL affiliate, per a news release from the team on Tuesday. That announcement came from the Blues' President of Hockey Operations and GM Doug Armstrong. Defenseman Theo Lindstein and forward Otto Stenberg will be going to the Blues' AHL affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. The assignment term length is not currently known. Lindstein, 21, would appear in 17 games in St. Louis this season, posting three points (two […]

todayApril 14, 2026

Bison Grant Porter

ECHL

Bison signs Porter in series of transactions

BLOOMINGTON -- Bloomington Bison Head Coach and VP of Hockey Operations Phillip Barski announced Thursday that the team has signed forward Grant Porter to a standard player contract. In another transaction, forward Mikael Robidoux has been traded to the Reading Royals in exchange for future considerations.  Porter, 24, scored 35 points (12g-23a) in 35 games played at Canisius College this season and has amassed 57 points (26g-31a) in 85 career NCAA Division-I games. The Weston, Massachusetts product totaled 17 goals […]

todayMarch 12, 2026

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