Category Archives: Local Sports

Ben And Julianna Zobrist Reschedule Peoria Rivermen Appearance Reminder

Ben And Julianna Zobrist Reschedule Peoria Rivermen Appearance Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User Arturo Pardavila III)   Just in case you missed the story on Ben and Julianna Zobrist, we’re bringing a friendly reminder to one and all that they will make a joint appearance at the Peoria Rivermen game this month. Ben Zobrist cancelled his November 26th appearance at Carver Arena due to…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: Chicago Cubs Trophy Stop: Bloomington/Normal (Twin Cities)

WVEL Sports Scope: Chicago Cubs Trophy Stop: Bloomington/Normal (Twin Cities)

(Photo By Flickr User Eric)   State Farm® and the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs today announced the Cubs Trophy Tour presented by State Farm will stop next week at Illinois Wesleyan University’s Shirk Center and Illinois State University’s Redbird Arena on Wednesday, January 18th. The trophy will be at the Shirk Center from 10am…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: The Chicago Cubs Will Make Their Visit To The White House

WVEL Sports Scope: The Chicago Cubs Will Make Their Visit To The White House

(Photo By Flickr User Brandon Schatsiek)   “Go Cubs, Go, Go, Cubs, Go, Hey Worldwide Whata Ya Say, They’ll Make Their Visit On This Monday!!” Four days before President Obama leaves the White House, he will host the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs on Monday, January 16th. According to kwqc.com, Obama extended the invitation to Chicago…MORE

WVEL Family/Sports Scope: The Harlem Globetrotters

WVEL Family/Sports Scope: The Harlem Globetrotters

(Photo By Flickr User Bob n Renee)   The Original Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their action packed 2016-2017 tour! A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Join Globetrotter stars after the game…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: Chicago Cubs World Series Trophy Road Trip Tour

WVEL Sports Scope: Chicago Cubs World Series Trophy Road Trip Tour

(Photo by Flickr User Eric)   “Get Ready, Get Ready, Get Ready…….” The Chicago Cubs’ World Series trophy is hitting the road to a city near you! In a news release, the team announced that the tour that began at Cubs Team Store on Michigan Avenue (last Friday, December 9th and at City Hall on…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: Ben And Julianna Zobrist Reschedule Peoria Rivermen Appearance

WVEL Sports Scope: Ben And Julianna Zobrist Reschedule Peoria Rivermen Appearance

(Photo By Flickr User Arturo Pardavila III)   Ben and Julianna Zobrist will make a joint appearance at the Peoria Rivermen game next month. Ben Zobrist cancelled his November 26th appearance at Carver Arena due to illness. Zobrist has rescheduled to appear with his wife, a Christian singer, at the Rivermen’s Faith and Family Night. The…MORE

WVEL News/Holiday Watch: FBI + Chicago Cubs Holiday Shoppers

WVEL News/Holiday Watch: FBI + Chicago Cubs Holiday Shoppers

(Photo By Flickr User eric molina)   The FBI has a suggestion and warning for anyone looking to buy the perfect holiday gift for their favorite Cubs’ fan: Be careful! According to WAND-TV (wandtv.com), the FBI says in a news release that counterfeiters just might be getting ready to take advantage of the skyrocketing demand…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: Ben Zobrist, World Series MVP

WVEL Sports Scope: Ben Zobrist, World Series MVP

(Photo By Flickr User Arturo Pardavila III)   Eureka, IL native and MLB All-Star Ben Zobrist, was named World Series MVP on Wednesday night after the Cubs’ historic win. According to cinewsnow.com and mlb.com, the Chicago Cubs won 8-7 over the Cleveland Indians in the 10th inning, ending a 108-year long World Series drought. Zobrist delivered…MORE

WVEL Sports Scope: Midwest Professional Basketball Association And Daniel Ruffin

WVEL Sports Scope: Midwest Professional Basketball Association And Daniel Ruffin

(Photo By Flickr User Eric Wong)   Daniel Ruffin will coach again this season in the Midwest Professional Basketball Association. But this time, he’ll work in his hometown. According to pjstar.com, Ruffin, the former Peoria High and Bradley Basketball standout guard, was coach of the MPBA’s Champaign Swarm for eight games last season, has been…MORE

33rd Annual Circle City Classic Reminder

33rd Annual Circle City Classic Reminder

(Photo By Flickr User Brian Hubbard)   Get ready for “The Battle Of The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Wild, Wild, West,” as the (CSU) Central State University Of Ohio Marauders and the (KSU) Kentucky State University Thorobreds go to battle in the 33rd Annual Circle City Classic. CSU and KSU will meet inside “The Luke…MORE

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