Blackhawks fall in Game 7 thriller to Canucks in OT
Chicago’s season ends 2-1 in overtime after a dramatic series with Vancouver. Corey Crawford shines as a rookie goalie, stopping 36 of 38 shots, while Alex Burrows scores the deciding goal. Crawford’s impressive playoff run amid a reshaping of the Blackhawks’ goalie plans and restricted free agent decisions mark the next steps for Chicago.
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Herrin Tigers ride revival with Winn Gualdoni duo
The Herrin Tigers started 1 5 with tough opposition but have won seven of their last eight. Senior catcher Kristy Gualdoni provides hitting defense and leadership guiding standout sophomore pitcher Taylor Winn. Winn, initially not the ace, leads with an 8 2 record and 1 03 ERA.
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Lindsey Eyes NFL Draft as Cornerbacks Shine
Korey Lindsey of Southern Illinois joins a deep pool of cornerbacks eyeing the NFL draft. The event starts at 7 p.m. with rounds 1-2 on ESPN and NFL Network, continues Friday at 5 for rounds 3, and ends Saturday with rounds 4-7 on ESPN. Analysts expect six to 10 DBs to be taken in early picks, depending on team preferences and who they favor.
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SIU’s Lindsey Among MVC Football Draft Prospects
Lindsey, a 6 foot 190 pound senior at SIU, finished third all time with 14 interceptions and earned AP first team All American honors. He spoke to nine NFL teams in three months and trained eight weeks in Florida ahead of the draft.
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SIU alums eye Abe Martin Field facelift this weekend
A six member alumni group including Hall of Famers John Hoscheidt and Richard Itch Jones will meet SIU athletic officials Saturday to discuss renovations to Abe Martin Field built in 1964. Plans include brickwork and new in ground dugouts with all weather field and improved stands though funding relies on private donations.
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Lohse shines as Cardinals hold off Astros 6-5 win
Kyle Lohse spun seven shutout innings to back a 6-5 Cardinals victory over Houston. Matt Holliday homered and had three hits, while Tyler Greene also went deep. The Astros rallied for three in the eighth before Eduardo Sanchez closed it out, earning his first save.
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National League Reds Brewers 7 Pirates 6 Giants
In a high scoring NL clash, Cincinnati Reds defeated Milwaukee Brewers 7 to 6, while the San Francisco Giants saw action nearby. The game featured late scoring and key hits shaping the final margin.
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