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524a First Time in Italy; Duck Season in Gascony Rick Steves
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 […]
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.
CHARLESTON -- Two coaches at Eastern Illinois would receive contract extensions, according to the Panthers' athletic office earlier this week. The Panthers will keep baseball coach Jason Anderson and track and field/cross-country coach James Gildon, per a news release on Thursday. The multi-year extensions for Anderson and Gildon were approved by EIU's Board of Trustees earlier this month. The goal for the extensions is to provide stability on the coaching […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals Care has launched its Caring for Kids campaign. It is a weeklong fundraising effort designed to support children across the St. Louis region. The Cardinals’ charitable foundation says proceeds will help fund youth baseball and softball programming, ballfield development and grants for nonprofit organizations serving children and families. Fans can support the campaign through online auctions, a sweepstakes, a 50/50 raffle during the club’s July 24-30 […]
ST. LOUIS -- Rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt will remain part of the St. Louis Cardinals per a news release Friday. The Cardinals organization and Wetherholt agreed to an eight-year extension, keeping the 2024 first round pick through 2034. Wetherholt, 23, has excelled in his debut season. As a rookie, he started off well in his thrilling Opening Day debut. He would continue that play worth of becoming an All-Star as […]
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 […]
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 […]
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — St. Louis CITY2 earned two points Saturday night after defeating Colorado Rapids 2, 3-1, in a penalty shootout following a scoreless draw at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park. Goalkeeper Colin Welsh made three saves during the shootout. Zack Lillington, Chris Pearson and Zach Zengue converted their penalty kicks to secure the win for St. Louis. The teams played to a 0-0 draw through regulation. Colorado held a […]
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 […]
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 […]
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues front office has been busy with a flurry of moves made throughout the day on Wednesday. While most of the actions were contract signings, one expected contract buyout was on the docket. 11:03 AM: Blues buy out the contract of Jonathan Drouin St. Louis Blues GM Alexander Steen announced that the team has bought out the contract of forward Jonathan Drouin. Drouin, 31, […]
BLOOMINGTON -- Bloomington Bison Vice President of Hockey Operations and Head Coach Phillip Barski will remain around for two more seasons. A news release from the team on Wednesday revealed a two-year extension for Barski, according to Bison President Andy Zilch. Since arriving in Bloomington, Barski has played a central role in building the Bison’s hockey operations department, roster foundation, player development structure and organizational standards in accountability and growth […]
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