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Adam Boqvist

Hockey News

Blue Jackets, Boqvist ink 3-year extension

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed defenseman Adam Boqvist to a three-year, $7.8 million extension Wednesday, according to a team announcement. The deal has an average annual value of $2.6 million. Boqvist will earn $2 million in the upcoming 2022-23 season. The salary will increase by $600,000 per year for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons to $2.6 million and $3.2 million respectively. Upon completion of this contract extension, he will become a restricted free agent. The 21-year-old […]

todayJuly 7, 2022 18

Sports

Five types of sports injuries and how to treat them

Athletes are always at risk of sustaining injuries while playing their respective sports. While some sports injuries are unavoidable, there are still steps that athletes can take to reduce their risk of sustaining an injury. For example, warming up before exercise and using the proper safety gear are both effective preventive measures. Additionally, if an injury does occur, it’s important to seek professional medical help and follow the recommended treatment plan. The most common sports injuries tend to be sprains, […]

todayJuly 5, 2022 37

Gateway Grizzlies Evansville Otters July 4 2022

Frontier League

Gateway Grizzlies swept at home

SAUGET -- The Gateway Grizzlies again lost to the Evansville Otters at GCS Credit Union Ballpark Monday by a score of 6 to 1. The loss means the entire Independence Day weekend series results in a complete sweep by the Otters. It also marks the eighth consecutive loss against the Otters. For the second time in the series, the Grizzlies grabbed the lead at the bottom of the first inning of the game. That was courtesy of a fielder's choice, […]

todayJuly 5, 2022 48

Alton River Dragons

Alton River Dragons

Alton River Dragons downed at home 10-8

ALTON -- The visiting Cape Catfish took advantage of a seven-run sixth inning to down the Alton River Dragons 10-8 at Lloyd Hopkins Field Monday night. The River Dragons used five different position players with ties to the Riverbend region to get through the game on the mound. Robby Taul got the start and pitched five innings. Bryce Zupan, Blake Burris, and Mike Hampton would pitch in relief. After the Catfish scored twice in the top of the second, Alton […]

todayJuly 5, 2022 26

ROH Death Before Dishonor

ROH News

ROH Death Before Dishonor tickets on sale Friday

LOWELL, Mass. -- Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH) is returning for its annual Death Before Dishonor pay-per-view. Tickets for the July 23 show will be going on sale this Friday, July 8 at 10 a.m. Eastern. The show will occur at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell, Mass. Samoa Joe, FTR, Mercedes Martinez, Wheeler Yuta, Jay Lethal, and Jonathan Gresham are advertised for the show. Joe and Gresham have been out of action due to injury, while the latter is making […]

todayJuly 5, 2022 17

Macon Speedway

Capital Area Region

Parga, Hancock win big at Macon Firecracker 40’s

MACON -- The annual 95Q/Dynagraphics Firecracker 40s at Macon Speedway lived up to expectations when it came to excitement Saturday night, July 2. Slide job city and plenty of action for the lead, mixed with a little Macon drama, made for a great night for the fans. Fireworks on the track led to fireworks in the sky to celebrate the holiday weekend. BillingsleyRewards.com Modifieds The BillingsleyRewards.com Big 10 Modified class came in with a huge field of 27 cars for […]

todayJuly 4, 2022 30

Ja Morant Memphis Grizzlies

Basketball

Morant, Grizzlies ink 5-year, $231 million contract

MEMPHIS (UPI) -- All-Star point guard Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies agreed to a five-year extension worth up to $231 million. Sources told ESPN about the pact late Thursday. Morant later confirmed the designated rookie maximum extension on Twitter and Instagram. His agency, Tandem Sports and Entertainment, also confirmed the extension on social media. Morant is guaranteed $193 million but can escalate the pact to $231 million if he makes one of the league's All-NBA teams next season. He […]

todayJuly 2, 2022 37

Josh Oakley

General News

Oakley hired as EIU men’s soccer head coach

CHARLESTON -- Eastern Illinois University's athletic department has a new member in its family. EIU athletic director Tom Michael made the announcement Wednesday of the hiring of Josh Oakley. Oakley will be serving as the new head coach of the Panther men's soccer program. Oakley, the 11th head coach in program history, is a former assistant coach at EIU. The Mattoon native was an assistant coach with the Panthers from 2000 to 2002, helping the program post a .555 win […]

todayJuly 1, 2022 29

Kevin Durant

Basketball

Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets

BROOKLYN (UPI) -- All-Star forward Kevin Durant requested a trade on Thursday from the Brooklyn Nets. Sources told ESPN, The Athletic, and Yahoo Sports about the trade request. Durant, 33, is under contract through 2025-26. The 12-time All-Star averaged 29.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game in 55 starts last season. Durant joined the Nets in a 2019 trade from the Golden State Warriors. Durant is set to make $44 million in 2022. His annual salary will escalate […]

todayJuly 1, 2022 20

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