Prep Sports - iLLINOIS

Quincy Shootout basketball

Adams County

No Quincy Shootout on Saturday

QUINCY -- The annual classic known as the Quincy Shootout will be operating under an abbreviated schedule due to inclement winter weather. Don't fret - there will be games tipping off on Friday under a scaled-down schedule. Games will be tipping off at different times from Blue Devil Gym, The Pit, and John Wood Community College. Tournament organizer Eric Stratman announced late Thursday that the event will not take place […]

todayJanuary 23, 2026 129 5 8

Prep Sports - MISSOURI

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college newswire - illinois

Features sports news from Blackburn College, Bradley University, Eastern Illinois University, Greenville University, Illinois College, Illinois State University, McKendree College, Millikin University, Quincy University, the University of Illinois System campuses in Springfield and Urbana-Champaign, and the Southern Illinois University System campuses in Carbondale and Edwardsville.

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 […]

todayJune 8, 2026 33

EIU Panthers Blackburn Beavers

Eastern Illinois University

Panthers to host Blackburn Sunday

CHARLESTON -- A postponed game from last month between the Eastern Illinois University Panthers and the Blackburn College Beavers will tip off on Sunday. The showdown between the Panthers and Beavers was to be held on December 1, 2025. However, heavy snow in the region would prompt a postponement to Sunday. The Panthers will host Blackburn at 2 p.m. at Groninger Arena. A look before the game Eastern Illinois enters […]

todayJanuary 17, 2026 107 1

Shaun Wick

Eastern Illinois University

Wick joins Panthers as RB coach

CHARLESTON -- The Eastern Illinois University Panthers have a new running backs coach, per an announcement from football head coach Chris Wilkerson. Shaun Wick was announced as the hire during a news release on Wednesday, who is coming to Charleston after two seasons at New Mexico State. During his time with the Aggies, he served as an offensive analyst and assistant coach for running backs and wide receivers. He would […]

todayJanuary 7, 2026 109

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Lake Land softball Paulson

Coles County

Lake Land announces Kristi Paulson new softball co-head coach

MATTOON -- Lake Land College announced the hiring of Kristi Paulson as the new Laker softball head coach during the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, June 10. Her husband, Dan Paulson, is expected to join the staff as the co-head coach following the next board meeting in July.  A Mattoon native, Kristi Paulson played softball for two years at Lake Land College. She helped the Laker softball team win […]

todayJune 11, 2024 177 2

college newswire - missouri

Features sports news from Culver-Stockton College, Hannibal-LaGrange University, Harris-Stowe State University, Lindenwood University, Maryville University, Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis University, SEMO, Truman State University, the University of Missouri System campuses in Columbia and St. Louis, Washington University St. Louis, and Webster University.

St. Louis University Billikens point-shaving scandal

Saint Louis University

St. Louis University implicated in point-shaving scheme

PHILADELPHIA -- A large-scale, point-shaving scheme is the target of the newest federal prosecution in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Twenty men are facing charges in the scheme, which allegedly corrupted college basketball games and extended to overseas leagues. Authorities allege that the group fixed or attempted to fix more than 29 Division I men's basketball games. This would involve 39 players from at least 17 teams. The scheme, which […]

todayJanuary 15, 2026 150 2

Millikin Sports brief

Culver-Stockton College

SPORTS BRIEF: September 30, 2024

Sadly, I've unfortunately been slacking off at the sports desk due to other duties, but here's the latest summary of events that occurred this past weekend in the sports world: Millikin volleyball sweeps Wisconsin-Stevens Point, leading to weekend winning streak STEVENS POINT, Wisc. -- The Millikin University volleyball team played their latest match on Friday in Stevens Point against the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, knowing their long-standing losing […]

todaySeptember 30, 2024 184 2

IHSA prep sports prep soccer

Culver-Stockton College

SPORTS BRIEF: September 3, 2024

This past week has been chaotic due to fighting the usual sinus allergy ailment, so this Sports Brief will be longer than usual. Here is your latest combined edition of the Sports Brief and the Weekend Sports Brief featuring sports results we might not have had ample time to get published on the website: Battlehawks to host six regular season games in 2025 Press release plus original reporting ST. LOUIS […]

todaySeptember 2, 2024 190

baseball

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 […]

todayApril 27, 2026 22

Cardinals bet365

MLB News

Cardinals, bet365 expand marketing partnership

ST. LOUIS / STOKE-ON-TRENT, U.K. -- The St. Louis Cardinals and bet365, the team’s Official Mobile Sports Betting Partner, expanded their multi-year marketing partnership today. In addition, the leading sports betting brand will now serve as the presenting sponsor of Cardinals.TV. Therefore, the service will appear as Cardinals.TV presented by bet365. Cardinals.TV presented by bet365 As part of the expanded partnership, bet365 will feature prominently throughout all club-produced linear telecasts […]

todayFebruary 23, 2026 97

football

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 […]

todayJune 8, 2026 158

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 […]

todayMay 2, 2026 145 1 2

soccer

St. Louis CITY SC

MLS News

CITY SC receives up to $725K GAM from Toronto

ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis CITY SC announced Friday that it will be receiving up to $725,000 from Toronto FC. The bulk of that deal involves $500,000 in guaranteed General Allocation Money (GAM) funds. They will be split between the GAM funds for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The exchange involves the Right of First Refusal for Josh Sargent due to his being a St. Louis regional native. Sargent, a […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026 78

basketball

Iguodala

Basketball

Four-time champion Iguodala to retire from NBA

SAN FRANCISCO -- Nineteen-year veteran Andre Iguodala, who won four championships with the Golden State Warriors, will retire from the NBA, he said Friday. Iguodala made the announcement through interviews with ESPN and the New York Times. "It's just the right time," Iguodala told ESPN. "Time started to get limited for me and I didn't want to put anything in the back seat. I didn't want to have to try to delegate time anymore. Especially […]

todayOctober 22, 2023 158

Harden

Basketball

Harden, 76ers ink two-year $68.6M extension

PHILADELPHIA (UPI) -- James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed to a two-year, $68.6 million contract extension. Sources told ESPN, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Yahoo Sports about the pact late Thursday. The deal includes a player option for the 2023-24 season and guarantees Harden $33 million in 2022-23. Harden, 32, averaged 22 points, 10.3 assists, and 7.7 rebounds per game last season. He logged 22.5 points, 10.2 assists, and 8.0 […]

todayJuly 21, 2022 115

hockey

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 […]

todayMay 1, 2026 27

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 […]

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