Category Archives: Local Sports

NU Edges Illinois (Evanston, IL) -- A.J. Turner's three-pointer with 10 seconds remaining lifted Northwestern to a 68-66 victory against Illinois at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Ayo Dosunmu led the Illini with 1...

Foles gives Eagles lift they need just in time to beat Bears CHICAGO (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles were desperately seeking a lift with little time left to save their season. Nick Foles came through fo...

Kickin' off the new year with Boys' basketball action! Check back here for results on how favorite teams did. Tonight is also the Coles County Clash basketball edition! You can listen in from Charlest...

Report: White Sox Make Formal Offer To Machado (Chicago, IL) -- The White Sox are offering free agent infielder Manny Machado a long-term contract. USA Today reports that the All-Star, who played with...

NFL regular-season TV ratings show 5 percent increase All of the NFL television partners have reason to be happy at the end of the regular season - all five packages showed increases following years o...

LeBron James out at least 1 more week with groin injury LOS ANGELES (AP) LeBron James will miss at least four more games with the Los Angeles Lakers while he recovers from a left groin strain. The Lak...

EIU wide receiver Alexander Hollins earned his third All-American honor this year as he was named a first team selection by PhilSteele.com. Hollins was second in the FCS in touchdown receptions with 1...

Boys' high school basketball: Mattoon hosts Charleston, Casey-Westfield against Paris, Sullivan plays Shelbyville, Cumberland @ Okaw Valley, Effingham vs. Mt. Zion, Arthur Okaw Christian faces Cerro G...

Holidays are over and it's back to regular season basketball! Check back here for scores from tonight's games, brought to you by First Neighbor Bank! Girls' Basketball: FINAL: Altamont 72, Farina Sout...

Girls' high school basketball: Mattoon @ Mt. Zion, Neoga hosts Sullivan, Arcola vs. Villa Grove-Heritage, Casey-Westfield plays Marshall, Effingham goes to Lincoln, Altamont takes on South Central, St...