http://www.wgem.com/category/123718/sports en-us Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and WGEM Sport 15 sports http://www.wgem.com/story/22628238/2013/06/19/halfway-home-pepsititan-little-peoples-gc-tees-off http://www.wgem.com/story/22628238/2013/06/19/halfway-home-pepsititan-little-peoples-gc-tees-off?t=2013-06-19T01:10:18Z WGEM Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:52:00 EDT The 40th annual Pepsi/Titan Little People's Golf Championships is underway and a pair of area golfers sit atop the leaderboard in their respective divisions following the opening round. Ben Marth Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22628262/2013/06/19/tuesdays-prospect-league-success-for-cavemen-and-gems http://www.wgem.com/story/22628262/2013/06/19/tuesdays-prospect-league-success-for-cavemen-and-gems?t=2013-06-19T01:18:42Z WGEM Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:10:00 EDT **Prospect League Baseball** Danville: 1 Hannibal: 7 Travis McDonald: WP, 5 scoreless IP (lowers ERA to 0.30) Jake Mangler: 3-5, 2 runs, RBI Zach Nichols: 2-4, 2 RBI's Ryan Cooper: 2-4, 2 RBI's Cavemen: Ben Marth Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22628257/2013/06/19/cubs-plate-four-runs-in-the-first-hang-on-to-beat-cards http://www.wgem.com/story/22628257/2013/06/19/cubs-plate-four-runs-in-the-first-hang-on-to-beat-cards?t=2013-06-19T01:03:28Z WGEM Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:03:00 EDT ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Ben Marth Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22615648/2013/06/17/mondays-area-scores-june-17 http://www.wgem.com/story/22615648/2013/06/17/mondays-area-scores-june-17?t=2013-06-18T15:33:38Z WGEM Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:33:00 EDT *The Prospect League* West Division Quincy: 4 Terre Haute: 3 Matt Marek: 2-4, 2 R Gems: (11-5) overall Hannibal: 2 Springfield: 4 Jake Mangler: 2-4, R Cavemen: (7-11) overall Dylan Austin Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22615553/2013/06/17/plpgc http://www.wgem.com/story/22615553/2013/06/17/plpgc?t=2013-06-17T23:53:16Z WGEM Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:10:00 EDT Families from across the world traveled to Quincy for the 2013 Pepsi Titan Little People's Golf Championships, which get underway for the 40th year on Tuesday. Dylan Austin Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22605837/2013/06/16/sundays-area-scores-june-16 http://www.wgem.com/story/22605837/2013/06/16/sundays-area-scores-june-16?t=2013-06-17T22:09:14Z WGEM Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:09:00 EDT The Hannibal Cavemen used pitching and defense to snap a four game losing streak with a 1-0 win over Springfield on Sunday night. Dylan Austin Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22601229/2013/06/15/mens-fastpitch-bowen-hosts-first-wooden-bat-softball-tournament http://www.wgem.com/story/22601229/2013/06/15/mens-fastpitch-bowen-hosts-first-wooden-bat-softball-tournament?t=2013-06-16T23:49:16Z WGEM Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:49:00 EDT The Bowen men's fastpitch softball team hosted it's first ever wooden bat tournament on Saturday, where six teams from across the region went head-to-head on the diamond. Dylan Austin Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22597873/2013/06/14/back-at-home-fred-bouchard-returns-to-tri-states-for-hannibal-scrimmage http://www.wgem.com/story/22597873/2013/06/14/back-at-home-fred-bouchard-returns-to-tri-states-for-hannibal-scrimmage?t=2013-06-15T20:38:47Z WGEM Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:38:00 EDT Four time state champion, and former Palmyra and Culver-Stockton football coach, Fred Bouchard returned to his roots Friday night when his Staley Falcons hit the field against area teams in a summer scrimmage at Porter Stadium. Dylan Austin Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22589338/2013/06/14/thursdays-area-scores-june-13 http://www.wgem.com/story/22589338/2013/06/14/thursdays-area-scores-june-13?t=2013-06-14T06:59:56Z WGEM Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:59:00 EDT **Prospect League Baseball** Springfield: 0 Quincy: 4 Josh Martsching: 7 scoreless IP, 2 hits, 4 K's Erik Maki: 2-4, RBI Matt Marek: RBI triple Gems: (9-4), third straight win (tied with Terre Haute Ben Marth Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22589291/2013/06/14/hardy-and-spalding-earn-prep-athlete-of-the-year-awards http://www.wgem.com/story/22589291/2013/06/14/hardy-and-spalding-earn-prep-athlete-of-the-year-awards?t=2013-06-14T00:29:03Z WGEM Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:21:00 EDT QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) -- One of the best morning's of the year occurred Thursday as ESPN 1440's WGEM Sportscenter handed out its 5th annual Honda/Hyundai's Jason Deters Prep Athletes of the Year awards. This Ben Marth Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22566948/2013/06/12/rex-topple-cavemen-to-snap-hannibals-six-game-win-streak http://www.wgem.com/story/22566948/2013/06/12/rex-topple-cavemen-to-snap-hannibals-six-game-win-streak?t=2013-06-12T00:40:36Z WGEM Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:32:00 EDT **Prospect League Baseball** Terre Haute: 9 Hannibal: 4 Damon Waller: 3-5, RBI Jake Mangler: 2-5, run Devontae Wilson: 3.2 IP, 5 ER, 7 hits Cavemen: (6-6), 6-game win streak snapped Ben Marth Sport http://www.wgem.com/Global/story.asp?S=14878164 http://www.wgem.com/Global/story.asp?S=14878164&t=2013-06-19T15:35:05Z APIL Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:35:00 EDT Lawmakers gathering in Springfield are expected to move ahead today with plans for a 10-member committee to hammer out a pension reform deal. Governor Pat Quinn intends to call lawmakers back in July to vote on any... News - AP-State http://www.wgem.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880104 http://www.wgem.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880104&t=2013-06-19T15:35:05Z APIL Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:35:00 EDT Marian Hossa's (HOH'-sahz) mysterious injury may have been a turning point in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals but it's hardly unusual in the secretive world of hockey injuries. Players and coaches don't talk... Sport http://www.wgem.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880106 http://www.wgem.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880106&t=2013-06-19T15:35:20Z APIL Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:06:00 EDT Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 last night. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22627859/mauer-doumit-lead-twins-over-white-sox http://www.wgem.com/story/22627859/mauer-doumit-lead-twins-over-white-sox?t=2013-06-18T23:22:59Z APIL Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:22:00 EDT Ryan Doumit hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, leading the Minnesota Twins over the Chicago White Sox 7-5 on Tuesday night. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22627803/samardzija-pitches-cubs-past-cardinals-4-2 http://www.wgem.com/story/22627803/samardzija-pitches-cubs-past-cardinals-4-2?t=2013-06-18T23:19:42Z APIL Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:14:00 EDT Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22626821/stanley-cup-game-3-draws-record-viewers-for-nbcsn http://www.wgem.com/story/22626821/stanley-cup-game-3-draws-record-viewers-for-nbcsn?t=2013-06-18T19:46:35Z APIL Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:46:00 EDT The Stanley Cup finals' Game 3 drew the most viewers for the NHL on NBC Sports Network since the cable channel started televising the league in 2006. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22625460/penalty-killer-paille-steps-up-offense-for-bruins http://www.wgem.com/story/22625460/penalty-killer-paille-steps-up-offense-for-bruins?t=2013-06-18T17:25:46Z APIL Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:22:00 EDT His teammates always knew Daniel Paille was more than a speedy penalty killer who specialized in defense for the Boston Bruins. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22623977/surprise-hossa-scratch-part-of-nhl-injury-culture http://www.wgem.com/story/22623977/surprise-hossa-scratch-part-of-nhl-injury-culture?t=2013-06-18T15:22:42Z APIL Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:22:00 EDT Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22625012/illinois-makes-lunt-transfer-official http://www.wgem.com/story/22625012/illinois-makes-lunt-transfer-official?t=2013-06-18T16:45:03Z APIL Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:43:00 EDT Illinois football coach Tim Beckman says quarterback Wes Lunt's transfer from Oklahoma State is official. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22623976/evansville-guard-looking-to-transfer http://www.wgem.com/story/22623976/evansville-guard-looking-to-transfer?t=2013-06-18T15:22:42Z APIL Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:22:00 EDT Guard Jordan Nelson is leaving Evansville and will try to continue his basketball career at another school. Sport http://www.wgem.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880364 http://www.wgem.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880364&t=2013-06-19T15:35:20Z APMO Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:34:00 EDT Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night. Sport http://www.wgem.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880362 http://www.wgem.com/Global/story.asp?S=14880362&t=2013-06-19T15:35:20Z APMO Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:34:00 EDT Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers last night as the Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2. Jeff Samardzija got the win after allowing two runs and striking out six in eight-plus innings. Carlos... Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22627804/samardzija-pitches-cubs-past-cardinals-4-2 http://www.wgem.com/story/22627804/samardzija-pitches-cubs-past-cardinals-4-2?t=2013-06-18T23:21:22Z APMO Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:14:00 EDT Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Chicago Cubs over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 Tuesday night. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22627506/indians-rally-for-4-3-win-over-royals http://www.wgem.com/story/22627506/indians-rally-for-4-3-win-over-royals?t=2013-06-18T22:19:30Z APMO Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:15:00 EDT Michael Brantley's sacrifice fly capped Cleveland's three-run eighth inning, rallying the Indians to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22622801/st-louis-cvc-pays-2m-to-rams-for-legal-fees http://www.wgem.com/story/22622801/st-louis-cvc-pays-2m-to-rams-for-legal-fees?t=2013-06-18T13:35:09Z APMO Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:30:00 EDT The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission has paid $2 million to the St. Louis Rams to cover the team's legal fees for the dispute over upgrades to the Edward Jones Dome. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22616154/miller-molina-lead-cardinals-to-victory http://www.wgem.com/story/22616154/miller-molina-lead-cardinals-to-victory?t=2013-06-18T00:00:06Z APMO Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:57:00 EDT Rookie Shelby Miller pitched five shutout innings and Yadier Molina had a two-run double to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22615735/royals-edge-indians-2-1-on-wild-pitch http://www.wgem.com/story/22615735/royals-edge-indians-2-1-on-wild-pitch?t=2013-06-17T22:22:32Z APMO Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:21:00 EDT Pinch-runner Elliot Johnson scored from third base on a wild pitch by reliever Matt Albers in the ninth inning, giving the Kansas City Royals a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22614291/backup-mizzou-linebacker-dismissed-after-pot-bust http://www.wgem.com/story/22614291/backup-mizzou-linebacker-dismissed-after-pot-bust?t=2013-06-17T18:21:20Z APMO Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:09:00 EDT A backup Missouri linebacker arrested during the 2012 season on drug charges has been dismissed from the team. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22609892/scott-pioli-joining-nbcs-sunday-night-studio-show http://www.wgem.com/story/22609892/scott-pioli-joining-nbcs-sunday-night-studio-show?t=2013-06-17T10:38:53Z APMO Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:36:00 EDT Former Kansas City Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli is joining NBC's Sunday night studio show. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22604693/davis-snaps-skid-royals-top-rays-5-3 http://www.wgem.com/story/22604693/davis-snaps-skid-royals-top-rays-5-3?t=2013-06-16T17:05:58Z APMO Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:03:00 EDT Wade Davis stopped his five-game winless streak, Jeff Francoeur homered, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Sunday. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22634859/calvin-smith-ii-follows-in-fathers-footsteps http://www.wgem.com/story/22634859/calvin-smith-ii-follows-in-fathers-footsteps?t=2013-06-19T14:16:17Z APIA Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:15:00 EDT For Calvin Smith II, sharing the same name and being the son of Calvin Smith means carrying a lot of weight. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22626251/lolo-jones-attempt-at-humor-backfires http://www.wgem.com/story/22626251/lolo-jones-attempt-at-humor-backfires?t=2013-06-18T18:39:26Z APIA Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:38:00 EDT Lolo Jones' attempt at humor in a video that's gone viral received a chilly reception from some members of the bobsledding community. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22626043/uhl-celebrates-homecoming-at-us-championships http://www.wgem.com/story/22626043/uhl-celebrates-homecoming-at-us-championships?t=2013-06-18T18:18:43Z APIA Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:18:00 EDT U.S. distance runner and Iowa native Lisa Uhl never won a state title while competing for Fort Dodge High. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22623225/tyson-gay-healthy-heading-into-nationals http://www.wgem.com/story/22623225/tyson-gay-healthy-heading-into-nationals?t=2013-06-18T14:11:05Z APIA Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:10:00 EDT Tyson Gay is back at full speed and hardly giving his surgically repaired hip a second thought as he heads into the 100-meter race at this week's U.S. championships. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22621726/us-collegians-to-host-cuba-in-july http://www.wgem.com/story/22621726/us-collegians-to-host-cuba-in-july?t=2013-06-18T11:54:13Z APIA Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:54:00 EDT The U.S. collegiate national baseball team will host its Cuban counterpart next month in a five-game international "friendship" series. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22611639/gatlin-finding-his-groove-as-nationals-approach http://www.wgem.com/story/22611639/gatlin-finding-his-groove-as-nationals-approach?t=2013-06-17T13:23:50Z APIA Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:21:00 EDT By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer Justin Gatlin is surging with confidence heading into the U.S. championships this week after beating the world's fastest sprinter in a 100-meter race. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22594962/iowa-lb-shaull-injured-in-accident http://www.wgem.com/story/22594962/iowa-lb-shaull-injured-in-accident?t=2013-06-14T15:02:42Z APIA Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:01:00 EDT Iowa linebacker Dalton Shaull was in stable condition Friday after his scooter ran into the back of another vehicle. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22583926/changes-proposed-to-ncaa-wrestling-tournament http://www.wgem.com/story/22583926/changes-proposed-to-ncaa-wrestling-tournament?t=2013-06-13T12:47:31Z APIA Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:46:00 EDT The NCAA is thrilled with the support the wrestling community shows during its national championships. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22562054/packers-sign-wr-sinkfield http://www.wgem.com/story/22562054/packers-sign-wr-sinkfield?t=2013-06-11T14:09:26Z APIA Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:08:00 EDT The Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Terrell Sinkfield, a speedy rookie who said he posted an astounding 4.19-second 40-yard dash at Minnesota's pro day during the offseason. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22561318/uva-guard-jesperson-transfers-to-northern-iowa http://www.wgem.com/story/22561318/uva-guard-jesperson-transfers-to-northern-iowa?t=2013-06-11T13:02:40Z APIA Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:00:00 EDT Former Virginia guard Paul Jesperson has transferred to Northern Iowa. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22421092/2013/05/24/taking-it-to-the-next-level-mikaela-foecke http://www.wgem.com/story/22421092/2013/05/24/taking-it-to-the-next-level-mikaela-foecke?t=2013-06-14T23:12:04Z WGEM Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:12:00 EDT WEST POINT, Iowa. (WGEM)-- Mikaela Foecke broke the high school state record for kills in her second year at the high school level, and the future is bright for the 6-foot 3-inch standout who puts her teammates and team goals before herself. Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22577518/2013/06/12/ready-to-roll-guthrie http://www.wgem.com/story/22577518/2013/06/12/ready-to-roll-guthrie?t=2013-06-14T00:07:50Z WGEM Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:07:00 EDT Calling it a dream come true and a special week even before he tees off Quincy's Luke Guthrie is more than eager for Thursday's start to the 113th U.S. Open. Ben Marth Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22566896/2013/06/12/giving-back-dozens-of-former-pros-come-to-hannibal-for-fundraiser http://www.wgem.com/story/22566896/2013/06/12/giving-back-dozens-of-former-pros-come-to-hannibal-for-fundraiser?t=2013-06-12T00:27:09Z WGEM Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:18:00 EDT Prior to Tuesday night's Hannibal Cavemen game dozens of former professional athletes descended upon Clemens Field to kick off the annual two day Shoeless Joe Celebrity Golf Outing. Ben Marth Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22442338/2013/05/28/tuesdays-area-scores-may-28 http://www.wgem.com/story/22442338/2013/05/28/tuesdays-area-scores-may-28?t=2013-06-11T22:19:04Z WGEM Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:19:00 EDT The Quincy Gems open the 2013 Prospect League season with a win at Terre Haute, while Hannibal falls in extras in Springfield, plus the Keokuk Chiefs drop a double header at Muscatine. Dylan Austin Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22555386/2013/06/11/all-state-honors-handed-out-to-13-area-baseballsoftball-players http://www.wgem.com/story/22555386/2013/06/11/all-state-honors-handed-out-to-13-area-baseballsoftball-players?t=2013-06-11T01:21:36Z WGEM Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:21:00 EDT **High School Baseball** *All-State Selections* (Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association) - Class 3 Will Funkenbusch (Palmyra, Honorable Mention) - Class 2 Tyler Niemann (Canton, First Ben Marth Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22554188/2013/06/10/new-look-on-the-hill-c-sc-upgrades-gym-breaks-ground-on-softball-complex http://www.wgem.com/story/22554188/2013/06/10/new-look-on-the-hill-c-sc-upgrades-gym-breaks-ground-on-softball-complex?t=2013-06-11T00:15:20Z WGEM Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:13:00 EDT A summer of upgrades at Culver-Stockton continued on Monday where ground was broken on a state of the art softball complex in the heart of campus, along with the completion of a new gym floor inside of Charles Fieldhouse.  Dylan Austin Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22555121/2013/06/10/mondays-area-scores-june-10 http://www.wgem.com/story/22555121/2013/06/10/mondays-area-scores-june-10?t=2013-06-11T00:07:43Z WGEM Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:59:00 EDT **High School Baseball** Fort Madison: 17 Keokuk: 0 (Game 1) Final/6 Innings Bloodhounds: 9 runs in 6th inning Fort Madison: 13 Keokuk: 4 (Game 2) Bloohounds: 16 hits **Prospect League Baseball** Terre Ben Marth Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22239462/2013/05/13/moving-forward http://www.wgem.com/story/22239462/2013/05/13/moving-forward?t=2013-06-10T18:40:02Z WGEM Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:40:00 EDT MONROE CITY, Mo. (WGEM) -- Monroe City senior standout track and field athlete Brendan Williams signed on the dotted line Monday morning to throw at Culver-Stockton next spring. 2013 has been a strong Dylan Austin Sport http://www.wgem.com/story/22294049/2013/05/19/aau-tumbling-state-championships-held-at-oakley http://www.wgem.com/story/22294049/2013/05/19/aau-tumbling-state-championships-held-at-oakley?t=2013-06-11T16:58:40Z WGEM Sun, 9 Jun 2013 21:40:00 EDT QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) -- Gem City Gymnastics hosted the AAU Trampoline and Tumbling State Championship this weekend at the Oakley Lindsay Center. More than 300 boys and girls competed for a bid to the Junior Dylan Austin Sport