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In 1966, Billie Jean King wins the first of her six singles titles at Wimbledon. See more sports moments from this date:
The Golden State Warriors were determined to keep their winning roster together to chase another championship — to make a run at a repeat.As the NBA’s free agency period began, Golden State retained center Kevon Looney when he agreed to a $25.5 million, three-year contract, but lost several …
Gary Payton II is returning to his Pacific Northwest roots, agreeing to a $28 million, three-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.A person with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed that Payton would depart the NBA champion Golden State Warriors to join a backcourt alongside Damian…
ELKVILLE — When long-time Elverado Athletics Director Jacob Emling left the school to take a position at Herrin High School, principal Becky Thompson didn’t need to cast too wide a net to land the perfect candidate to replace him.
MARION — The competition was fierce - much like a South Seven Conference battle between Marion and Carbondale - but in the end, the choice was clear. Trevor Jackson has been named by staffers as The Southern Illinoisan's Prep Baseball Player of the Year.
HERRIN - Gabby Woodis is getting her shot.
HERRIN - Gabby Woodis is getting her shot.
Now that Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing has concluded, the best solution for the NFL and the quarterback's legal team is to reach a settlement before retired judge Sue Robinson issues a decision. Watson was accused of sexual misconduct by 24 women and has settled 20 of the civil lawsuits. A settlement with the NFL would avoid an appeal that undermines the collectively bargained process with a disciplinary officer and prevents a potential court case. The longer the process drags, the messier it can get. And, it’s already ugly.
SIU women's soccer coach Craig Roberts hired his second assistant coach on Friday morning, naming Montana State assistant Matt Ball to the position.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells the AP that point guard Ricky Rubio has agreed to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers on a multiyear contract. Rubio, who was instrumental in Cleveland’s turnaround last season before injuring his knee, agreed to a 3-year, $18.4 million deal, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not yet announced the deal. The 31-year-old Rubio was having one of his best NBA seasons before tearing his anterior cruciate ligament against New Orleans in December. Rubio averaged 13.1 points and 6.6 assists in 34 games.
The Boston Celtics have improved their backcourt depth by trading for Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon. The Associated Press has confirmed that the Celtics are sending five backup forwards and a 2023 first-round pick to Indiana in exchange. Brogdon became available after Indiana acquired Tyrese Haliburton from Sacramento during a flurry of midseason trades. The Pacers also now have about $31 million in salary cap space.
Rudy Gobert has been traded by the Utah Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a massive package of players and draft picks, a person with knowledge of the blockbuster deal said. Utah is getting four first-round picks between 2023 and 2029, along with Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley and a first-round pick this year in Walker Kessler, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the NBA had not approved the deal and neither team could announce it publicly. ESPN, which first reported the trade, also said Jarred Vanderbilt was going from Minnesota to Utah as part of the deal for Gobert.
The Los Angeles Police Department says Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been charged with felony domestic violence. Bridges was arrested Wednesday for “intimate partner violence with injury,” which is a felony. The incident occurred two days earlier in West Los Angeles. He was released on $130,000 bond. He has a July 20 court date. The 24-year-old Bridges is a restricted free agent who had been expected to command big money in the free agent market this summer. His agent has not returned calls seeking comment.
ELKVILLE — When long-time Elverado Athletics Director Jacob Emling left the school to take a position at Herrin High School, principal Becky Thompson didn’t need to cast too wide a net to land the perfect candidate to replace him.
A new league has sprouted up in Southern Illinois. The Southern Illinois Prospect League (SIPL) is a high school league run by the high school coaches and using IHSA rules but with a little more wiggle room about certain aspects.
MARION — With action going basically non-stop for nine straight hours on five basketball courts, the Oasis Summer Slam girls basketball event hosted by Marion High School gave varsity teams plenty of chances to play Tuesday in either Cuss Wilson Gymnasium or the Health Education Center.
While American Legion and travel baseball are still the dominant leagues for summer baseball for high school aged kids, a new league has sprouted up in Southern Illinois to offer a different avenue for development. The Southern Illinois Prospect League (SIPL) is a high school league run by t…
On Friday, the Missouri Valley Conference officially makes a 3-for-1 trade that it believes will help cement its standing as one of the top “mid-major” leagues in college sports.
The decision by the Los Angeles schools — two of the NCAA’s most decorated athletic programs — comes almost a year after Oklahoma and Texas formally accepted invitations to join the SEC in July 2025.
Karol Kahrs built the women's athletic department at Illinois during her 30-year tenure at Illinois. Her work post Title-IX is still appreciated in Champaign.
Jill Hutchison and Linda Herman have been on the front lines of the Title IX movement at Illinois State for the last 50 years.
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Now that Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing has concluded, the best solution for the NFL and the quarterback's legal team is to reach a settlement before retired judge Sue Robinson issues a decision. Watson was accused of sexual misconduct by 24 women and has settled 20 of the civil lawsuits. A settlement with the NFL would avoid an appeal that undermines the collectively bargained process with a disciplinary officer and prevents a potential court case. The longer the process drags, the messier it can get. And, it’s already ugly.
A prominent American remains detained in Russia because Brittney Griner is not as prominent as her supporters want to believe.
Deshaun Watson’s disciplinary hearing concluded Thursday with the NFL adamant about an indefinite suspension of at least one year and the quarterback’s legal team arguing there’s no basis for that punishment, two people with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press. Both sides presented their arguments over three days before former U.S. District Judge Sue Robinson in Delaware, according to both people who spoke on condition of anonymity because the hearing isn’t public. Watson was accused of sexual misconduct by 24 women and settled 20 of the civil lawsuits.
For years, Mark Cuban hasn’t been able to sign someone else’s big free agent. Now he can’t keep his own.