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Adam Wainwright surprises St. Louis crowd, joins Luke Bryan on stage
ST. LOUIS – The Luke Bryan concert at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre had a surprise performer on Sunday night . St. Louis Cardinals legend Adam Wainwright joined Luke Bryan on stage to sing a song called “I Like Coming Back.”. Adam Wainwright is heard in the video saying...
Alton Junior Legion wins state title
The IL Junior Legion State Tournament was held over the weekend in Jerseyville. The Alton Post 126 Junior (RED) team won their 2nd straight state title here in 2024. They beat host Jersey, 7-0 in the title game Sunday. Alton went 3-and-0 at the state tourney with wins over Danville (FRI) & Jerseyville (SAT, SUN).
The Olympic Games have begun! Here's when St. Louis' Olympians compete
PARIS, Mo. — The kickoff to the 2024 Paris Olympics has arrived, and residents around St. Louis will soon be able to cheer for their hometown heroes as they compete on the world's stage. Ceremonies, gymnastics, soccer and more marked the beginning of the Games on July 26, which...
Alton Post 126 senior legion falls in 5th Division Tourney
-0- 5TH Division Tournament - Bethalto Sports Complex. Orient Express Post 1961 shutout Alton Post 126, 9-0 Post 126 went 2-and-2 at the 5th Division Tourney: wins over Aviston & Highland, & 2 losses to Orient. -0- The IL Senior Legion State Tournament begins this week in Barrington. Teams at...
Danville Junior Speakers Split at State Tourney: Loss to Alton, Victory Over Harrisburg
The Danville Junior Speakers split at the state tournament, losing to Alton but winning against Harrisburg, advancing to face Wheaton in the consolation bracket. Ryan Edwards gave up only two hits and had four strikeouts in the game against Harrisburg. Junior Speakers are 24-8 overall and faced Wheaton in the...
Andrew Gavin named to I-AAA Executive Committee
SIUE Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin has been named to the Executive Committee for the Division I-AAA Athletic Directors Association. Gavin is entering his second full school year as the Cougars’ Director of Athletics. Division I-AAA represents non-football playing Division I institutions. Gavin is an at-large representative, representing not...
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