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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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