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Paul Wight AEW

AEW News

Wrestling legend Paul Wight is officially All Elite

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- 2021 is shaping to be a banner year for All Elite Wrestling and for the promotion's biggest shows yet. The promotion revealed Wednesday that wrestling legend Paul Wight, formerly known as The Big Show in WWE, has signed a long-term deal with AEW. This signing adds yet another name of universal regard to the major promotion's roster of stars, legends and upcoming talent. Wight's role in AEW will be extensive, as he will be working commentary in […]

todayFebruary 24, 2021

Illinois IHSA

Illinois

IHSA assigns abbreviated sports schedules for school year

BLOOMINGTON -- Athletic directors at regional schools are planning out their athletic contests through the end of the year. This is in response to a decision made by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors. IHSA's board would convene on Wednesday, Jan. 27 to establish dates for abbreviated seasons for many winter, spring, and summer sports. "We understood the high level or anticipation surrounding the announcement, along with the scrutiny that will accompany it," states IHSA Executive Director […]

todayFebruary 5, 2021

Dexter Fowler

MLB News

Angels acquire OF Dexter Fowler in trade with Cardinals

LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Veteran outfielder Dexter Fowler is headed to the Los Angeles Angels after he was traded from the St. Louis Cardinals, the teams announced. Los Angeles and St. Louis completed the exchange on Thursday. Fowler heads to the Angels in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The Cardinals also will send $12.75 million to the Angels in the swap to offset Fowler's 2021 salary. "We are extremely grateful for everything that Dexter […]

todayFebruary 5, 2021

Illinois State golf

Golf News

Illinois State men’s golf releases spring 2021 schedule

NORMAL – Seven tournaments and an exhibition line the spring 2021 schedule for the Illinois State men's golf team. The squad looks to continue the strong run that it had last season. That run was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "I am very excited about this season's schedule. [I] believe it will have us well prepared for the MVC Championship and a post-season run," said Illinois State head coach Ray Kralis. "We'll compete on a wide variety of […]

todayFebruary 5, 2021

Super Bowl

Entertainment

CBS Sports unveils plans for Super Bowl LV broadcast

TAMPA, Fla. -- Super Bowl LV will feature a broadcast with dozens of new tools and tricks utilized by CBS Sports. Coverage of Super Bowl LV will have a more cinematic feel, thanks to cameras and attachments never before used. The Super Bowl setup CBS is planning to use a Trolley Cam. The cam will zipline along a wire extending from one end of the stadium to the other. They can move at speeds up to 65 miles per hour. […]

todayFebruary 4, 2021

Illinois basketball

Illinois

Illinois state officials announce the return of basketball

BLOOMINGTON (The Center Square) – State officials have given the green light for Illinois high school basketball to return. The Illinois High School Association reportedly met with representatives from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s office Friday morning. Later in the day, the Illinois Department of Public health announced that all regions in the state that reach Phase 4 of COVID-19 mitigations can go forward with the basketball season. As of Friday, Region 3 in west-central Illinois, Region 5 in southern Illinois, and […]

todayJanuary 23, 2021

Illinois State Redbirds women's tennis

East Central Illinois Region

Lady Redbirds prepare for tennis homestand vs. Omaha

NORMAL -- While the Illinois State Redbirds men's tennis squad is on the road, the ladies prepare for a Saturday afternoon homestand. After nearly a year out of action, the Lady Redbirds tennis team is back in action against the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Saturday's showdown will be the first of four straight home matches to start the 2021 campaign. "To say that we're excited to get out there and compete is a huge understatement," says head coach Maja […]

todayJanuary 23, 2021

Illinois State men's tennis

East Central Illinois Region

Redbirds to take on 25th-ranked Kentucky Saturday

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Following a season-opening doubleheader against Notre Dame, the Illinois State Redbirds will be in Lexington Saturday to take on the 25th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats in doubleheader action. Head coach Mark Klysner looks forward to this match, as they're competing against a Top 25 team. "It will be great for the guys to see where we stand with one of the top programs in the nation," Klysner said. "We've had a good week of practice and my hopes are […]

todayJanuary 23, 2021

Eastern Illinois Harry Woodberry

East Central Illinois Region

Eastern Illinois prepares for football season

CHARLESTON -- Adam Cushing is looking forward to the upcoming college football season, after what he calls an "extended offseason." That extension the Eastern Illinois football coach refers to is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. "What an exciting day, though, to be on the eve of football season here," Cushing states during a media scrum Tuesday. He would describe what his team and what the university could tackle that was under their control. Cushing would express his thanks to those […]

todayJanuary 20, 2021

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