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Gran Metalik WWE

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Report: Gran Metalik wants out of WWE contract

A current WWE superstar is expressing frustration with a "lack of opportunities" among several reasons and wants out of his contract. This is even despite the firing or release of over 50 wrestlers from the beginning of 2021. Gran Metalik, who currently performs on WWE's Raw brand is asking for his release after five years with the company, according to a report from Mas Lucha. Metalik also expressed frustration with his direction in the company. Metalik is formerly known as […]

todaySeptember 22, 2021 12

Macon Speedway KerbyStrong

East Central Illinois Region

Macon Speedway ready for KerbyStrong event Saturday

Macon Speedway is down to its final two races of the season and both should be a treat for fans. This Saturday, the track will be hosting its 7th annual KerbyStrong race, in memory of former track champion and many-time winner, Kerby Damery. The KerbyStrong Foundation's mission is to inspire, educate, and support cancer patients through their journey. Each year, the foundation and track celebrate Kerby and acknowledge those racing to win the fight against cancer in addition to raising funds […]

todaySeptember 16, 2021 14

TJ Watt

Football News

Steelers, T.J. Watt agree to 4-year, $112 million extension

PITTSBURGH (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to make star outside linebacker T.J. Watt the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL after the two sides reached an agreement on a multiyear contract extension Thursday. League sources told ESPN, NFL Media, and USA Today Sports that Watt agreed to a four-year, $112 million extension with the Steelers. According to the outlets, the pact includes $80 million in fully guaranteed money. ESPN reported that Watt overruled his agents who believed they could […]

todaySeptember 9, 2021 21

AEW Dynamite Adam Cole

AEW News

AEW Dynamite: Bryan Danielson, Adam Cole make AEW TV debut

CINCINNATI (UPI) -- Bryan Danielson and Adam Cole made their Dynamite debuts after shocking the professional wrestling world by joining AEW. Danielson, formerly known as Daniel Bryan in WWE, had appeared at the All Out pay-per-view event on Sunday by confronting The Elite, a group that Cole had rejoined moments before. Cole is best known for his time in WWE NXT. The Elite, consisting of AEW World Champion Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks and Impact World Tag Team Champions The […]

todaySeptember 9, 2021 26

SIU Salukis

Football News

Aerial attack leads Salukis to 47-21 win over SEMO

Thursday matchup was the War for the Wheel

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — The ship's wheel is returning to Carbondale, as Southern Illinois maintained its grip in Thursday night's War for the Wheel. In this annual rivalry game between the schools, the Salukis emerged victorious 47-21 against Southeastern Missouri (SEMO). Sophomore quarterback Nic Baker set a school record of 460 yards passing in just over three quarters of work for the seventh-ranked Salukis. Baker's night started with a school record with a 99-yard touchdown pass to Avante Cox on […]

todaySeptember 3, 2021 34

UHSA high school football pigskin

Football News

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Week 1

Friday kicks off the 2021 fall season for Illinois high school football. Here is a sneak peek of schools across Central Illinois in action this week. Week 1 football: August 27, 2021 Apollo Conference Non-conference games Taylorville hosts Mt. Vernon, Charleston hosts Robinson, and Lincoln hosts Clinton in homestand matchups, with kickoff starting at 7 p.m. Mattoon and Effingham are on the road for their 7 p.m. matchups. Mattoon takes on Triad, while Effingham travels to Decatur to take on […]

todayAugust 27, 2021 20

Illinois Hope Breslin

NCAA News

Illini falls in home opener to #2 North Carolina

CHAMPAIGN -- The Fighting Illini women's soccer team fell at home to #2 North Carolina in the season home opener 5-1. The opener was also the grand opening of Demirjian Park. An early attempt for North Carolina via Rachel Jones 41 seconds into the match was blocked by goalie Mackenzie Schuler. Redshirt senior Hope Breslin scored the lone Illini goal at 3:13, marking her fifth of the season. The unassisted goal came as Breslin stole the pass from UNC goalkeeper […]

todayAugust 27, 2021 13

AEW Lucha Brothers

AEW News

Matches, spoilers for AEW Rampage and Elevation

MILWAUKEE -- All Elite Wrestling (AEW) taped matches for two of its programs from Milwaukee Wednesday night, Aug. 25. The tapings were for Friday's Rampage and Monday's Dark: Elevation broadcasts. AEW Rampage card The following occurred during the Rampage broadcast, as previously reported by Wrestling INC.: In the finals of the Tag Team Eliminator Tournament, the Lucha Brothers took on Jurassic Express. [spoiler]Lucha Brothers defeated Jurassic Express in the matchup. After the match, the Young Bucks attacked Pentagon Jr. and […]

todayAugust 26, 2021 4

Fighting Illini soccer

NCAA News

SOCCER PREVIEW: Illini vs. #2 North Carolina

CHAMPAIGN -- The Fighting Illini of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will host #2 North Carolina to Demirjian Park Thursday night. This latest showdown is set for a nationally-televised broadcast on the Big Ten Network at 8 p.m. Central. The grand opening of the park to the public will occur on this night. A $7 million project was backed by UIUC alumni Richard Demirjian and Kara Demirjian-Huss. Both will be honored in a pregame ceremony. As part of the organization's […]

todayAugust 25, 2021 24

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