Area Sports
Uncharacteristic turnovers, penalties dooms Pana, 20-6
(PANA) — A Greenville defender has Pana quarterback Wyatt Kile in his grasp during the homecoming contest between the Panthers and the Comets. Greenville stayed unbeaten with a convincing 20-6 win over Pana at Brummett Field as the Panthers fall to 4-1 on the season. Denise Jones Photo Tom Latonis Breeze-Courier Writer (PANA) — Uncharacteristic…
Read MoreChicago Bears GM Ryan Poles believes the team can work its way out of its current troubles
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — After 12 straight losses, the Chicago Bears are firmly entrenched in crisis mode. From general manager Ryan Poles to coach Matt Eberflus and offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, Sunday’s game at Super Bowl champion Kansas City has to seem like a respite from the team’s problems. “First and foremost, to hit…
Read MoreTornadoes fall to Railsplitters in two sets on Thursday
Lucas Domonousky Breeze-Courier Sports Editor LINCOLN — Taylorville volleyball challenged the Railsplitters in Lincoln on Thursday, Sept. 21. The Tornadoes had difficulties suppressing their opponents explosiveness in the first meeting between the two since Lincoln hopped out of the Apollo and over into the Central State Eight (CS8). Taylorville (13-5) experiences just their fifth loss…
Read MoreTornadoes can’t restrain Bulldogs; MS over THS, 42-0
MAHOMET — A swarm of Tornadoes (#20: Clark Rahar, #34: Kade Beckmier, #5: Cash Foraker, #2: Jake McConnell, #33: Liam Piatt) greet the Mahomet-Seymour RB during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 22. Tried as they might, the defense played damage control all night as Taylorville dropped the Apollo Conference match, 42-0. Lucas Domonousky /…
Read MoreBears defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigns, says he has to take care of his health and family
FILE – Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams speaks at a news conference during the NFL football team’s rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Friday, May 5, 2023. Williams remained away from the team Wednesday, Sept. 20, after missing a game for personal reasons, and coach Matt Eberflus would not say if…
Read MoreOhtani has elbow surgery. His doctor expects hitting return by opening day ’24 and pitching by ’25
By MARK DIDTLER Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery Tuesday, and his doctor said he expects the two-way star will be available as a hitter on opening day next season and will return to the mound as a pitcher in 2025. Ohtani tore the ulnar…
Read MorePana Panthers golf celebrates Senior Night
Canario’s grand slam helps Cubs rout Pirates to open half-game lead for last wild card
Chicago Cubs’ Alexander Canario watches his grand slam off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas during the eighth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Alexander Canario hit a grand slam for his first major league home run…
Read MoreTHS girls tennis improves to 4-3-1
SHELBYVILLE — Taylorville girls golf team continues to take leaps and bounds from just a season ago. They have had victories in three matches this season. Their latest happened on Monday, Sept. 18 in Shelbyville. The Tornadoes came away with the win over the Rams, 8-1 the final. SINGLES MiaMorelockwasdominant in her singles match beating…
Read MoreMonday Morning Retired Men’s Golf League Results
TAYLORVILLE — The Monday Morning Retired Men’s Golf League met at Lakeshore Golf Course on Monday, Sept. 18. Taking the morning’s top spot was Burton who finished out the day with a 152 total. Behind him, in second, we see Medler with 154 and rounding out the top three is Crist with 156. Fourth place…
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