Knockout Night One Brings Top Fighters to Marion Stage
Gladiator Productions presents Knockout Night One at Williamson County Pavilion led by promoter Bobby Don Sullinger and Mike Ben Avi. Hermes Franca and Matt Veach headline the pro card with Eric Wisely, Josh Thorpe, and Valdir Arraujo also featured. Local grudge match pits Steve Campbell versus Roger Minton as 14 of 20 under cards hail from Southern Illinois. Gate opens 5:30 p.m. with fights at 7 p.m. Tickets 30 general, 50 VIP. streaming at GoFightLive.
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Salukis edge Creighton in MVC opener at TD Ameritrade Park
In Omaha Creighton beat SIU 5-4 in 10 innings after a wild pitch, with Wes Neece scoring the go ahead run. Cameron Maldonado struck out 10 for SIU as the Salukis and Bluejays split a competitive MVC clash. SIU earned several event titles at Vanderbilt Invitational later, including Fortney and Hoelscher.
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Cameron Maldonado
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Sabres win in OT to take 3-2 series lead over Flyers
Tyler Ennis scored at 5:31 of overtime to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers and move ahead 3-2 in the first round. Mike Weber unleashed a hard shot that bounced off goaltender Michael Leighton's pad before Ennis followed with his second tally of the game.
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SIU spring game highlights defense and key plays
In Saluki Stadium, SIU defense shone as Hill switched jerseys to lead the Maroon to a 6 yard touchdown. Paul McIntosh led the projected starting offense with two touchdowns and a 5 of 18 for 79 yards line, while Hill threw two TDs and two picks. Faulkner added a late interception and 76 yards passing.
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SIU Softball sweeps doubleheader vs Missouri State
SIU rallied from a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 in game one and then rode a pitching mix to a 4-3 win in game two. Danielle Glosson earned her 20th win in relief, while Gorman belted her first homer of the year. SIU improves to 31-13, 13-3 MVC, and seeks the series sweep in the noon finale on Strike Out Cancer Day at Charlotte West Stadium.
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Hawks Edge Magic In Game Three Thriller
Jamal Crawford banked in a 3 with 5.7 seconds left as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 88 84 to take a 2 1 lead in the Eastern Conference series. Zaza Pachulia and Jason Richardson were ejected late as tensions rose.
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Miners Sign Ex Diamondbacks Prospect Sean Coughlin
Southern Illinois Miners ink catcher first baseman Sean Coughlin a former D backs prospect and 13th round pick who spent spring in major league camp with Arizona. In 2009 he batted .304 with eight doubles seven homers and a .432 on base in 50 Double A games before an injury at the Southern League All Star Game and was named Diamondbacks Minor League Position Player of the Year.
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