The Cardinals edged the Cubs 8-7. The Cards keep their post-season hopes alive while the Cubs delay their celebration with a magic number of 1 to clinch the National League Central Division title. The Cardinals are still 2 1/2 games behind the Rockies in the wild card standings. Tonight’s rematch features an earlier start of just after 6 o’clock at Busch Stadium. Cards network pre-game on WJBC begins just after 5.
The White Sox lost 9-3 to the Angels. Jose Abreu hit two home runs in a losing effort. Albert Pujols of the Angels drove in two runs to reach 100 RBIs for the 14th time, second only to Alex Rodriguez.
Illinois Wesleyan volleyball was ranked 16th in the latest national D-III poll, then swept North Park in CCIW play last night.
The Central Illinois Flying Aces have announced that its home-opening weekend in mid-October will be rescheduled as renovations continue at Grossinger Motors Arena. The October 13th home opener against Green Bay will be rescheduled, while the october 14th game has been moved to Green Bay.
A suburban Chicago high school has suspended varsity football activities amid an investigation into alleged hazing involving the team. Niles North High School Principal James Edwards sent a letter to parents and guardians on Monday about the alleged hazing, which reportedly happened over the weekend.
Whitney Young High School in Chicago decided to end its football season with three games left because it cannot field enough players.Whitney Young, a top academic high school, had a 22-man roster at the beginning of the season. The roster has dropped to 19 due to injuries and players being academically ineligible.
College basketball is facing a major scandal involving several schools and a major manufacturer of sports apparel. Federal prosecutors have announced charges of fraud and corruption in college hoops, including against four assistant basketball coaches from Arizona, Auburn, Oklahoma State and USC.
