Category Archives: Local Sports

For Immediate Release - August 19, 2021 Lake Land College Foundation to host Golf Classic The Lake Land College Foundation will host its annual Golf Classic on Friday, September 17 at the Mattoon Golf...

Bears Sign Veteran OL Peters (Lake Forest, IL) -- The Bears are bolstering their offensive line with the addition of Jason Peters. Chicago signed the veteran left tackle to a one-year contract. The 39...

Saturday, August 14th: *Victory 103.9 at 11:30am: IndyCar racing from Indianapolis (Big Machine Spiked Coolers Grand Prix) *92.1 The Axe at 2:30pm: NASCAR's Xfinity Series from Indianapolis (Pennzoil ...

Mattoon American Legion Post 88 Baseball tryouts will be August 28th starting at 10:00 a.m. at Grimes Field. It's open to players who'll be attending high school this year. Pre-registration is availab...

For Immediate Release - August 3, 2021 Lake Land College Athletics to host golf outing Lake Land College Laker Athletics will be hosting an annual golf outing Sunday, August 15 at Meadowview Golf Cour...

Sunday, August 8th: *92.1 The Axe at 1:00pm: The NASCAR Cup Series from Watkins Glen   *Victory 103.9 at 4:00pm: IndyCar Racing from Nashville, Tennessee

ESPN is reporting the Chicago Cubs are trading Kris Bryant to the San Francisco Giants. The deal was reported just minutes before the 3pm deadline. ESPN is also reporting the Cubs are close to a deal ...

The 10th annual White Squirrel Triathlon will be held August 7th in Olney. The event will include a 200 meter swim, 14.6 mile bike ride, and 5k run or walk. It's open to individuals as well as two to ...

Effingham Sportsbackers and the St. Anthony Booster Club are teaming up for the Queen of Hearts raffle, which will benefit both school districts. Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. The jackpot fo...

It's opening day for the 11 and under Ohio Valley Regional in Mattoon. All games will be played at Lawson Park. Adult weekend pass is $25; Children's weekend pass is $10; Adult day pass is $5; Childre...