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Longtime Southern Illinois University Carbondale sports information director Fred Huff died...

Longtime southern Illinois sports historian Fred Huff dies at 94

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Tom English
Longtime Southern Illinois University Carbondale sports information director Fred Huff died Saturday, March 18.

Heartland Sports

SEMO guard Phillip Russell entering the transfer portal

SEMO Guard Phillip Russell announces he will enter transfer portal

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Todd Richards
SEMO Basketball leading scorer Phillip Russell has announced he’ll enter the transfer portal.

Basketball

VIDEO: Steve Lutz introduced Monday as WKU Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:55 AM CDT
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By Lauren Floyd
Steve Lutz has been named the 16th head men’s basketball coach at Western Kentucky University, Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced on Saturday.

Heartland Sports

SEMO defeats Western Illinois 8-7

Chance Resetich walk-off in 14th inning lifts SEMO baseball over Western Illinois

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 11:29 PM CDT
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By Jess Todd
SEMO baseball completed the series sweep with an 8-7 win over Western Illinois on Sunday.

MLB

Cardinals’ Arenado hit by pitch, exits WBC semifinal

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 8:49 PM CDT
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By Brenden Schaeffer
Sunday night’s World Baseball Classic semifinal game between the United States and Cuba has brought about some anxious moments for the St. Louis Cardinals.

NBA

Ja Morant eligible to return after 8-game suspension, talks about healing journey in ESPN interview

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Sydney Gray
Ja says he’s looking forward to the future.

Heartland Sports

Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey suspended after DWI arrest

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 1:16 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Missouri linebacker Chad Bailey was suspended from the team after he was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated early Sunday, the team said.

Heartland Sports

Payton Lawrence throws eight scoreless innings powering SEMO baseball to Saturday win

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 11:28 PM CDT
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By Jess Todd
Redhawks defeat Western Illinois 4-0 behind Lawrence's strong arm.

Heartland Sports

Kentucky wins first game in NCAA Basketball Tournament

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 8:57 PM CDT
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By Todd Richards
The Kentucky Basketball team won it’s opening game in the NCAA Basketball Tournament Friday night 61-53 over Providence.

Heartland Sports

Notre Dame Girls comeback comes up short in State Semifinals

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 8:50 PM CDT
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By Todd Richards
The Notre Dame girls basketball team came up just short in the Semifinals at Springfield Friday 37-33 to Carl Junction.
7-Day Forecast
7-Day Forecast

Heartland Sports

Jackson falls short against Staley in Semifinals

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:09 PM CDT
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By Todd Richards
The Jackson Boys Basketball team lost to high powered Staley 68-42 Friday in the Class 6 State Semifinals in Springfield.

National

Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks fined $35k for shoving cameraman

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 2:55 PM CDT
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By Lydian Kennin
Memphis Grizzlies guard-forward Dillon Brooks has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for shoving a cameraman in the second quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Miami Heat.

Missouri

Online March Madness betting

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By Nicki Clark
One thing that comes right along with March Madness is sports betting.

Heartland Sports

Vienna-Goreville schools head football coach resigns

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:13 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
Vienna-Goreville’s head football coach submitted his resignation on Thursday, March 16.

News

Drone12 video shows Houck Stadium progress

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:23 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
The first phase of rebuilding the home of the Redhawks continues to take shape.

Heartland Sports

Out of JuJu: Patriots signing Smith-Schuster to 3-year deal

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:45 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
The six-year wide receiver hauled in 78 receptions for 933 yards and three touchdowns in the 2022 season.

National

Morant suspended for 8 games by NBA for conduct detrimental to the league

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 2:05 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Ja Morant has wrapped up counseling and met with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Wednesday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Redhawks Soar

SEMO Men’s Basketball loses to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in NCAA First Four Matchup

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 5:21 AM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
SEMO Men’s Basketball season comes to an end after falling to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in their NCAA First Four Matchup games in Dayton Ohio.

News

Thrillbillies announce 2023 coaching staff members

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 3:52 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
The Thrillbillies announced several coaches for its inaugural Prospect League season.

Heartland Sports

Former JALC pitcher playing for Team Italy in World Baseball Classic

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 1:04 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
A former John A. Logan College baseball player is playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

Redhawks Soar

Loyal SEMO basketball fan makes decades of memories in the same seat

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT
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By Carly O'Keefe
This Cape Girardeau man has held season tickets since 1963.

Redhawks Soar

Coach Korn’s wife works behind the scenes to help promote Redhawks basketball team

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM CDT
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By Crystal Britt
Kristin Korn helps to showcase the team on social media so the community can get to know them better.

MLB

Cardinal’s Nootbar picks up reporter hat in ‘Noot News’

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 5:52 PM CDT
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By KMOV Staff
A Cardinals player is trading baseball bats for a microphone.

Heartland Sports

Chiefs to sign former Jaguars OT Jawaan Taylor to 4-year, $80m deal

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 1:37 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
The move likely signifies the Chiefs moving on from left tackle Orlando Brown.

Heartland Sports

Battlehawks win home opener against Arlington Renegades

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 12:53 PM CDT
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By Joshua Robinson
The St. Louis Battlehawks proved kaw was the law by winning their first home game against the Arlington Renegades with a final score of 24-11.

Redhawks Soar

Redhawks headed to Dayton, Ohio for 1st round of NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:30 AM CDT
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By Marsha Heller
The SEMO Redhawks men's basketball team is on their way to Dayton, Ohio for the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Heartland Sports

Redhawks hold NCAA Selection Show Watch Party at the Show Me Center

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch and Jeffrey Bullard
The Redhawks will face the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders men’s basketball on March 14 in Dayton, Ohio.

Heartland Sports

McCracken County girls lose to Sacred Heart at Kentucky State Final

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 8:36 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The McCracken County girls basketball team defeated Henderson County Saturday 57-40 in the Kentucky State Semifinals to advance to the Championship game.

Heartland Sports

Jackson girls fall in State Quarterfinals to Eureka

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 5:11 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The Jackson girls basketball team lost to Eureka Saturday 54-38 in the Class 6 Quarterfinals in Hillsboro.

Heartland Sports

Notre Dame girls beat John Burroughs to punch ticket to Final 4

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 4:01 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The Notre Dame girls basketball team defeated John Burroughs 46-35 Saturday in Hillsboro in the Class 5 Quarterfinals.

Heartland Sports

New Madrid County Central Boys basketball team wins State Title

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 3:43 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The New Madrid County Central Boys basketball team defeated Lutheran North 56-46 Saturday in Springfield to claim the Class 3 State Championship.

Heartland Sports

Heartland Hoops 3/10

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 10:52 PM CST
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By Josh Seabaugh
Check the scores and highlights for Heartland Hoops on Heartland News at 10.

News

Two Missouri high school basketball teams come together on the court after death of a player

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST
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By Michael Hoffman
In seats normally filled with maroon there was a sea of purple at Hammons Student Center at Missouri State University. The change in color was for Salisbury, Missouri basketball player London White who died on Monday.

Heartland Sports

New Madrid County Central Basketball team heading to State Final

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 5:17 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The New Madrid County Central Basketball team beat Lafayette County 67-48 Friday in the Class 3 State Semifinals in Springfield.

Heartland Sports

South Iron wins boys basketball State Championship

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 4:54 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The South Iron boys basketball team won the Class 1 State Championship Friday in Springfield 56-47 over St. Elizabeth.

National

Battlehawks open 400-level seating for home opener

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 10:13 AM CST
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By Lucas Sellem
Single-game tickets in the 400-level are priced at $18.

Heartland Sports

SIU Women’s Basketball team defeats Indiana State in MVC Tournament

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:21 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The SIU Women’s Basketball team defeated Indiana State Thursday 81-79 in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

News

SEMO Athletics Department announces information regarding NCAA tickets

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 9:56 PM CST
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By Josh Seabaugh
Southeast Missouri State University Department of Athletics has announced information regarding tickets for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament that the SEMO Redhawks will participate in.

Basketball

SEMO men’s head basketball coach discusses road to NCAA Tournament

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 9:39 AM CST
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By Amber Ruch
We talked with SEMO men’s head basketball coach Brad Korn on their first NCAA Tournament in 23 years.

Heartland Sports

Cape Catfish announce new manager

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:53 PM CST
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By Amber Ruch
The Cape Catfish announced a new manager on Wednesday morning, March 8.

Heartland Sports

Ja Morant will not face criminal charges over gun incident; will miss at least 4 more games

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 3:22 PM CST
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By Jacob Gallant
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will not face any criminal charges over a social media incident with a gun.

Heartland Hoops

Girls high school basketball tournament scores from Tuesday 3/7

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 10:54 PM CST
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By Jess Todd
Notre Dame and Jackson are both District Champions once again.

Heartland Sports

High school basketball tournament scores from Monday 3/6

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 10:53 PM CST
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By Jess Todd
District championships, sectionals and super-sectionals from Missouri and Illinois.

Heartland Sports

SEMO Men’s Basketball returns to Cape Girardeau from OVC Tournament Championship

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 7:37 PM CST
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By Jess Todd
Sunday afternoon fans gathered at the Show Me Center to welcome the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Champion Redhawks back home.

Heartland Sports

SEMO wins OVC Basketball Tournament

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 9:54 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The SEMO Men’s Basketball Team defeated Tennessee Tech 89-82 in overtime Saturday night in Evansville, Indiana.

Heartland Sports

High School basketball tournament scores from Saturday 3/4

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 8:18 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
Here are High School basketball girls tournament scores from Saturday.

Heartland Sports

Drake defeats SIU in MVC Tournament Semifinals

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 8:12 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The Drake Basketball team defeated SIU 65-52 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Semifinals Saturday at Enterprise Center in St. Louis.

Heartland Sports

Tennessee Tech beats UT Martin in OVC Semifinal game

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:43 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
Tennessee Tech defeated UT Martin 78-63 Friday night in the OVC Semifinals at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana.

Heartland Sports

SIU defeats Missouri State to advance to MVC Semifinals

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 11:26 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The SIU Basketball team defeated Missouri State 54-51 Friday night at Enterprise Center in St. Louis to advance to the MVC Semifinals.

Heartland Sports

SEMO beats Morehead State to advance to OVC Championship Game

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 9:20 PM CST
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By Todd Richards
The SEMO Basketball team defeated Morehead State 65-58 Thursday night in the OVC Semifinals to advance to the Championship game.
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