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Xavi

Soccer/Futbol News

Barcelona to hire former star Xavi as manager

BARCELONA (UPI) -- Spanish La Liga soccer team Barcelona plans to hire Xavi as its new manager, Al Sadd, the coach's current team, announced Friday. "The Al Sadd administration has agreed on Xavi's move to Barcelona after the payment of the release clause stipulated in the contract," Al Sadd said in a statement. "We've agreed on cooperation with Barcelona in the future. Xavi is an important part of Al Sadd's history and we wish him success. "Xavi informed us a […]

todayNovember 5, 2021 20

Colts Jets

Football News

Taylor, Wentz lead Colts over Jets

INDIANAPOLIS (UPI) -- Jonathan Taylor ran for 172 yards and two scores and Carson Wentz threw three touchdown passes to help the Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Jets and improve to 4-5 on the season. The Colts totaled 532 yards in the 45-30 victory Thursday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The game featured 58 first downs and more than 1,000 combined total yards. The Colts also forced two turnovers and didn't surrender a turnover offensively. "You just try […]

todayNovember 5, 2021 21

Atlanta Braves

MLB News

Braves close out Astros in six games, win first World Series in 26 years

HOUSTON (UPI) -- The Atlanta Braves captured their first championship since 1995 after a 7-0 win over the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Max Fried provided a historic effort on the mound and the trio of Jorge Soler, Freddie Freeman, and Dansby Swanson each smacked home runs as the Braves secured their second title in franchise history since relocating to Atlanta in 1966. The Braves -- winners of […]

todayNovember 3, 2021 32

Blackburn College

NCAA News

Historic season ends with loss to Fontbonne

CARLINVILLE -- The Blackburn College men's soccer team's season came to a close Tuesday, following a loss to Fontbonne in the SLIAC conference tournament. Both teams had a feel for each other throughout the first half with neither team able to break the 0-0 deadlock. The Griffins outshot the Beavers 11-6 during that half, while Blackburn was only able to attempt a single shot on goal. The Griffins were able to get three. The deadlock was broken in the 54th […]

todayNovember 3, 2021 18

Cleveland Indians

MLB News

Cleveland Indians begin removal of team name from stadium scoreboard

CLEVELAND (UPI) -- The Cleveland Indians organization started the removal process of the team's scripted logo atop the scoreboard at Progressive Field on Tuesday as the club transitions their nickname to the Guardians in 2022. Crews at the field began dismantling the letters, beginning with the "I" on the 80-foot-long sign. It marks another significant step this off-season for the team, which has been called the Indians since 1915. The removal process is expected to take multiple days, with windy […]

todayNovember 3, 2021 19

DeSean Jackson

Football News

Rams cut WR Jackson after failing to find trade

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Rams waived veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson on Tuesday after the two sides were unable to locate a trade partner before the NFL's trade deadline. The Rams and Jackson mutually agreed to seek a trade last week, but nothing came together before Tuesday's deadline. The 34-year-old Jackson was willing to remain with the franchise, ESPN reported, but the Rams opted to part ways with the three-time Pro Bowl selection. "I am very grateful […]

todayNovember 3, 2021 7

Sports

Why becoming a sports writer could be your dream job

If you like sports and take in a lot of the content, why not involve yourself? If you have the ability to piece words together and you have a little creativity, it’s absolutely possible. Sure, you’ll have to get to grips with your ability to summarize events. You have to make sure that your spelling and grammar abilities are on point. That can all come with time. Practice, after all, makes perfect.  A lot of people worry about writing because […]

todayOctober 19, 2021 18

Hoisington Besard

Golf News

Hoisington, Besard in top 5 at TVACU Invitational

KILLEN, Ala. -- After day one of the 2021 TVACU Invitational, the Southern Illinois men's golf team is in control of fourth place with an opening round of 589 (+13). North Alabama, the tournament host, currently leads the 11-team field with a score of 578 (+2). Freshman Braden Hoisington and senior Matthis Besard led the way for the Salukis. Hoisington is tied for second place after firing rounds of 68 and 73 for a score of 141 (+3). MVC Golfer of the […]

todayOctober 18, 2021 26

BRS Baseball Museum

East Central Illinois Region

Induction ceremony concludes BRS Museum 40th anniversary

NOKOMIS -- Seven former Major League Baseball players are among the eight people to be honored by Nokomis’ Bottomley-Ruffing-Schalk (BRS) Baseball Museum during its Induction Day ceremonies on Saturday, Nov. 13. All-stars Kevin Seitzer and Jayson Werth headline the group that is being honored as part of the museum’s 40th anniversary year. Werth’s stepfather, Dennis Werth, is also among the honorees. Fellow former big leaguers Kevin Koslofski, Ken Oberkfell, Stan Royer, and Eric Weaver complete the players’ side of the […]

todayOctober 18, 2021 31

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