Sports
3 weeks ago
Coach Brock’s goal: Make UIS Springfield’s basketball team

“It’s a fun group to coach and a fun group to watch.”

Rochester Rockets signs
Sports
3 weeks ago
Rochester returning to the 4A State Championship after overtime thriller in semifinals

They will play Montini Catholic in the title game at 7pm on Friday, Nov. 28 at Hancock Stadium in Normal.

Sports
3 weeks ago
Cardinal Caravan hits the road — Springfield stop included

Six States in Four Days, including a Springfield stop.

Springfield Lucky Horseshoes players warm up in the outfield on a hot day.
Sports
3 weeks ago
Wanted: Naming rights partner for Lucky Horseshoes’ field

Naming rights for the field at Robin Roberts Stadium will help pay for ballpark renovations and upkeep, says team.

A Prospect League team will soon be based in Decatur, thanks to the owners of the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes.
Sports
3 weeks ago
Prospect League coming to Decatur in summer of 2026

The owners of the Lucky Horseshoes also own a team in Quincy.

Robin Roberts Stadium exterior
Sports
3 weeks ago
Council OKs stadium deal

Non-profit “Friends of Robin Roberts Stadium” is the new owner.

Chad Jones, Lincoln Land Community College
Sports
4 weeks ago
LLCC basketball Coach Chad Jones earns IBCA’s highest honor

LLCC Woman’s Basketball Coach, Chad Jones, indicted into the ICBA’s Hall of Fame for 2026

Sports
4 weeks ago
Springfield will be women’s pro baseball mecca

New women’s pro league will play exclusively in Springfield in 2026.

Entertainment
1 month ago
Don’t cry: Women’s pro baseball announcement here soon

New league, Lucky Horseshoes parent will visit ALPLM Nov. 17.

FILE - U.S. Olympic wrestler Kennedy Blades shows her silver medal from the Paris Olympic Games before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago on Sept. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Sports
1 month ago
Real American Freestyle partners with ALT Sports Data to bring sports betting to wrestling league

The deal was made in time for the next event, RAF3, on Nov. 29 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.