Prep baseball and pro series update across leagues
Today Edwardsville hosts Class AA prep sectionals while the White Sox finish a brief Oakland series against the Athletics and the Cardinals face the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Cubs wrap their set with Houston at Wrigley. Thursday sees Belleville East host Class AA softball sectionals and a Pirates visit by the Cardinals for the final game. Friday features Class A state tournament games at Lanphier Park Springfield and East Peoria openings.
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Warner exits Rams as Bulger becomes starter
Notable Rams quarterback Kurt Warner is released ending his two time MVP era. Marc Bulger inherits the job after Warner’s 0-6 2002-04 run and a season opener fumble against the Giants. The Rams may sign Warner to aid Eli Manning’s transition.
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Eikenberg settles in at SIU amid busy start
Dana Eikenberg, newly named head coach of Southern Illinois University Salukis, begins work amid packing boxes and a cluttered office at SIU Arena. She emphasizes a strong push to “get this going again” after a hire by athletic director Paul Kowalczyk on April 20, noting prior success at UMKC.
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Murphysboro Eyes Region Title After Silent Win Streak
Murphysboro baseball, once overlooked, pushes to wake the crowd as they face Marion in the regional final. The Red Devils set a school record with 23 wins but fell short of the SIAR Mississippi Division title after losing to Harrisburg, aiming to clinch their first regional berth.
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Nashville seniors chase second state title in softball
Nashville seniors Mallory Ruggles Krystal Stein and Tracie Schmale head to the Class A state tournament in East Peoria aiming for a second title in four years. Ruggles drives in Stein often and Stein leads with a .581 average 48 runs 76 hits and 23 steals while both anchor defense as Stein moves to shortstop and Ruggles catches pushing the team.
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When the Cubs win and the Cards lose in sports glory
A tribute to simpler sports pleasures praising efficient double plays, hits that beat the shift, and the grind of football in contrast to star power. The writer highlights the beauty of twin killings, hit and run, and the value of a hard-nosed fullback over highlight plays.
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