Category Archives: WJBC Top Sports

Cardinals begin interleague series vs. Twins on WJBC tonight
The St. Louis Cardinals play the Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium tonight. (Photo by compujeramey/flickr)By WJBC StaffThe St. Louis Cardinals begin a four-game interleague series with the Minnesota Tw...
Syndicated Author Jun 15, 2015

CornBelters fall in close game with Rascals
By WJBC StaffO'FALLON- The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, lost a heartbreaker as the River City Rascals came from behind to capture an 8-7 win in 10 innings at T.R. Hughes Bal...
Syndicated Author Jun 14, 2015

Illinois State’s Williams earns All-America status at NCAA finals
Illinois State’s Jianna Williams has been named a First-Team All-American on Thursday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationEUGENE, Ore. - Senior Jianna Williams earned First-...
Syndicated Author Jun 12, 2015

Illinois State’s Headean taken in 13th round by Padres
Illinois State's Will Headean has been drafted by the San Diego Padres. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL - Illinois State's Will Headean has been selected in 13th round o...
Syndicated Author Jun 11, 2015

Cardinals select ISU’s DeJong in MLB Draft
(Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State baseball Redshirt Junior infielder/catcher Paul DeJong has been selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth round of the...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2015

Lefty’s Corner: ISU track duo ready for NCAA meet
ISU’s Jianna Williams will compete in the NCAA Track and Field Championships this week. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By Bryan BloodworthNORMAL - Anderson Devonish and jianna Williams both had ...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2015
CornBelters close homestand with rain-shortened win
The Normal CornBelters defeated Southern Illinois, 7-6, on Sunday. (Photo by Rich Ulreich)By WJBC StaffNORMAL - The Normal CornBelters captured the finale of their home stand with a 7-6 rain-shortened...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2015
Cardinals vs. Dodgers on WJBC
The Cardinals take on the Dodgers in Los Angeles Saturday night. (WJBC File Photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON - The St. Louis Cardinals conclude their three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Do...
Syndicated Author Jun 07, 2015

Hoomanawanui to address student athletes at Bloomington banquet
Michael Hoomanawanui won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots in February. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Michael Hoomanawanui)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A Super Bowl champion is coming to Bl...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2015
CornBelters walk off for franchise record 8th straight win
The Normal CornBelters defeated Windy City, 6-3, on Wednesday. (Photo by Rich Ulreich)By WJBC StaffNORMAL - The Normal CornBelters extended their win streak to a franchise record eight with a walk-off...
Syndicated Author Jun 04, 2015