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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 56

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 44

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 70

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 108

Eldorado CZR

Football News

CZR holds off Eldorado for Senior Night win

CHRISTOPHER (Section618.com) — The CZR Bearcats held off Eldorado in a sloppy, rainy slugfest 20-14 on Senior Night in Christopher. The Eagles scored on their opening possession, capped off by a 46-yard touchdown run by Brock Cantrell. The Bearcats answered with two touchdown runs from senior Cole Freeman to take a 14-8 lead into halftime. The Eagles tied the game in the third quarter on a 19-yard TD run by Dylan Henshaw. Henshaw finished the game with 99 yards on […]

todayOctober 16, 2021 56

Marion Wildcats

Football News

Wildcats take care of Terriers

CARBONDALE (Section618.com) — The Carbondale Terriers had a chance to win the South 7 football championship outright with a win over Marion Friday night. The Wildcats were having nothing of it. Lukas Shrum scored three touchdowns, and Marion also scored on fumble returns on special teams and defense to build a 38-0 lead at the half, and the Wildcats cruised to a 41-8 win. Marion’s win, coupled with Cahokia’s 46-8 win over Althoff, leaves the Wildcats, Terriers, and Comanches all […]

todayOctober 16, 2021 54

Football News

RANKINGS: Top Illinois high school football teams

Week 7 is over as high school football in Illinois. Illinois will soon kick into full-gear playoff action after Week 9, as some schools have already secured their playoff berths. Here are the latest Illinois High School Association rankings (via the Associated Press) following the conclusion of Week 7: Class rankings across Illinois Class 8A No schools in central or southern Illinois in the rankings. School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (7) (7-0) 70 1 2. Naperville Neuqua Valley (7-0) 62 […]

todayOctober 14, 2021 168

AEW News

REVEALED: Edwards, Sky signed to new AEW contracts

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Two active members of the All Elite Wrestling (AEW) roster will be sticking around the promotion longer due to contract extensions. AEW head referee Aubrey Edwards revealed the news during a recent broadcast of Into The Danger Zone with Chris Denker. The following quote comes courtesy of POST Wrestling: “Unless you’re in the discussion about the match, you don’t fully understand all of the things that are being talked about, right? And ultimately if the wrestlers I […]

todayOctober 13, 2021 44

IHSA prep sports prep soccer

East Central Illinois Region

Lancers march to playoffs despite final two season losses

RAYMOND -- Three goals in eight matches spoiled a hard-fought battle into a blowout as Carlinville defeated the Lincolnwood/Nokomis/Morrisonville (LNM) Lancers 5-0 on Kickin’ for a Cure night at Cavalier Field. The Cavaliers struck early as senior Levi Yudinsky broke free within the first two minutes, drilling a point-blank shot at Lancer goalkeeper Gabe Armentrout, which he saved. Yudinsky, Paeton Brown, and Trieton Park continued their assault on LNM’s defense. Fortunately, the quartet comprising of Luke Webb, Reece Lohman, Levi […]

todayOctober 12, 2021 91

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