ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS:
Lady Mules Basketball vs. Hamilton County at the Mule Barn – SENIOR NIGHT 6:00 p.m.
OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY:
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL:
Wayne City-Cisne vs. South Central
JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:
Fairfield vs. Grayville
New Hope vs. Norris City
Cisne vs. Clay City
JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL:
SIJHSAA JR HIGH BOYS CLASS L REGIONAL AT CARMI:
Mt. Carmel vs. Carmi
Olney vs. Flora
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL:
Webber 70, Hardin County 54 (With his 28-point performance on Wednesday night vs Hardin County, Nathaniel Marlow moved up to #11 on the All-Time List, and is now just 102 points shy of 3,000 career points).
Thompsonville 54, Pope County 30
Sparta 73, EAWR 28
Patoka 70, Sandoval 43
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL:
Hamilton County 50, Christopher 39
Benton 72, Anna-Jonesboro 42
Mt. Carmel 51, Carmi-White Co. 30
Marissa 51, Steeleville 28
Goreville 60, Century 34
JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:
Fairfield over Cisne in 3 Sets: 29-27, 17-25, and 15-13
JV: Fairfield over Cisne in 2 Sets: 25-11 and 25-14
***NATIONAL SPORTS***
WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD
NBA
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New York Knicks 134, Denver Nuggets 127 (F/2OT)
Minnesota Timberwolves 128, Toronto Raptors 126
Boston Celtics 114, Houston Rockets 93
Milwaukee Bucks 141, New Orleans Pelicans 137 (F/OT)
Cleveland Cavaliers 124, LA Clippers 91
Memphis Grizzlies 129, Sacramento Kings 125
San Antonio Spurs 116, Oklahoma City Thunder 106
NHL
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Dallas Stars 5, St. Louis Blues 4
The St. Louis Blues surrendered a late goal during a 5-4 loss to the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. Alexey Toropchenko tied the game at four with under five minutes left in regulation before Dallas’ Jamie Benn knocked in the game-winner in the final minute. Pavel Buchnevich, Jordan Kyrou, and Jimmy Snuggerud also lit the lamp in the losing effort. St. Louis remains in last place in the Central Division with 49 points. The Blues host Seattle on February 26th. The St. Louis Blues are beginning to sell off their roster. The team traded forward Nick Bjugstad to the New Jersey Devils yesterday. The Blues received forward Thomas Bordeleau and a fourth-round pick from the Devils tom complete the deal. Bjugstad had six goals and one assist in 35 games with St. Louis this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Chicago Blackhawks 0
The Chicago Blackhawks couldn’t get the puck past Jet Greaves during a 4-0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The Blackhawks gave up two goals in the first period and trailed the rest of the way. Spencer Knight made just 16 saves in the losing effort. Chicago is in sixth place in the Central Division with 53 points. The Hawks visit Nashville on February 26th.
Florida Panthers 5, Boston Bruins 4 (F/SO)
Montreal Canadiens 5, Winnipeg Jets 1
Minnesota Wild 6, Nashville Predators 5 (F/OT)
Colorado Avalanche 4, San Jose Sharks 2
Utah Mammoth 4, Detroit Red Wings 1
Vegas Golden Knights 5, Vancouver Canucks 2
Calgary Flames 4, Edmonton Oilers 3
Seattle Kraken 4, Los Angeles Kings 2
Men’s College Basketball (Top-25 Coaches’ Poll)
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#6 Illinois 84, Northwestern 44
The number-six Illinois Fighting Illini are on a 12-game winning streak following an 84-44 rout over Northwestern at State Farm Center. The Illini raced out to a 47-19 halftime lead and never looked back. Andrej Stojakovic scored 17 points in the victory. Illinois improved to 11-and-1 in Big Ten play and 20-and-3 overall, while Northwestern is 2-and-10 in conference play and 10-and-13 overall. Illinois is at number-ten Michigan State on Saturday, while the Wildcats visit Iowa on Sunday.
#8 Houston 79, UCF 55
Minnesota 67, #10 Michigan State 73
#23 Louisville 76, Notre Dame 65
Oklahoma State 99, #14 BYU 92
Portland 87, #5 Gonzaga 80
#19 Clemson 66, Stanford 64
NASCAR
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Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium (at Winston-Salem, NC)
1. Ryan Preece
2. William Byron
3. Ryan Blaney
***Top Sports Headlines***
>>Seahawks Aim To Avenge SB 49 Loss Against Patriots
(Santa Clara, CA) — The Seahawks will try to avenge their worst loss in franchise history this Sunday. The team squares off against the Patriots in Super Bowl 60 from Santa Clara. When it comes to the team, Seattle hopes to erase a heartbreaking, Super Bowl 49 loss to New England where Russell Wilson threw a goal-line interception to end their shot at back-to-back Lombardi trophies. This is the first time the Hawks are back in the big game since that moment in 2015.
>>Patriots Gearing Up For Super Bowl 60 Matchup Against Seahawks
(Santa Clara, CA) — The Patriots hit the practice field Wednesday to continue their preparation for Super Bowl 60. New England is setting up to face the Seattle Seahawks in the Big Game in Santa Clara on Sunday. Quarterback Drake Maye was a full participant in practice after popping up on the injury report last week with a shoulder injury. Linebacker Harold Landry the Third was limited during the session while fellow linebacker Robert Spillane was the lone player that did not participate. Spillane mentioned earlier in the day that he was confident he would be able to play Sunday after aggravating a previous ankle injury in the AFC Championship Game. The Patriots are aiming for an NFL-record seventh Super Bowl title.
>>Bears Hire New Running Backs Coach
(Lake Forest, IL) — The Chicago Bears have a new running backs coach. The team hired Eric Studesville to the position yesterday. Studesville was an assistant in Chicago from 1997 until 2000, and he worked with head coach Ben Johnson for a couple of seasons in Miami. He replaces Eric Bieniemy, who was hired to become the offensive coordinator of the Chiefs last month.
>>Report: Hawks Acquire Jonathan Kuminga From Warriors
(Atlanta, GA) — The Hawks are swinging a major deal. ESPN reports the team acquired Jonathan Kuminga from the Warriors late Wednesday night. Buddy Hield is also heading to the Peach State in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis. Kuminga is averaging more than 12 points in 20 games this season while Hield averages eight points through 44 games played. Porzingis is once again dealing with an injury-plagued season and is averaging just over 17 points in 17 games.
>>Report: Mavericks Trade Anthony Davis To Wizards In Eight-Player Deal
(Undated) — The Anthony Davis era in Dallas has come to a close. ESPN is reporting that the Mavericks are trading the 10-time All-Star to the Washington Wizards as part of a deal that includes eight total players and five future draft picks. The Mavs are sending Davis, Jaden Hardy, D’Angelo Russell and Dante Exum to Washington in exchange for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, Marvin Bagley the Third, two first-round picks and three second-round selections. The 32-year-old Davis is averaging 20.1 points and 11.1 rebounds in 20 games played this season.
>>Report: Clippers Send Chris Paul To Raptors In Three-Team Trade
(Undated) — The Clippers have finally found a new home for Chris Paul after parting ways with him in early December. ESPN reports that Los Angeles is sending Paul to the Toronto Raptors as part of a three-team trade that also includes the Brooklyn Nets. The Raptors will acquire the 12-time All-Star but will not require him to report to the team and could still discuss moving him before Thursday’s trade deadline. The Clippers are acquiring the draft rights to Vanja Marinkovic [[ VON-yuh ma-RIN-ko-vitch ]] in the deal, while the Nets are adding Ochai Agbaji [[ OH-cheye uh-BAH-jee ]] and a second-round pick.
>>Report: Cavaliers Send Lonzo Ball To Jazz; Expected To Become FA
(Cleveland, OH) — The Cavaliers are still tweaking their roster. ESPN reports the team sent Lonzo Ball to the Jazz on Wednesday following the James Harden blockbuster trade. Cleveland got two second-round picks from Utah, which is expected to waive the veteran point guard. Ball became expendable after the Harden and Dennis Schroder [[ SHROO-der ]] deals the Cavs made over the past week. The Hawks were also part of the Ball trade and landed center Jock Landale from the Jazz for cash considerations.
>>Report: 76ers Trade Jared McCain To Thunder
(Philadelphia, PA) — The 76ers are clearing out their busy backcourt. ESPN reports the team traded Jared McCain to the Thunder on Wednesday in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick originally belonging to the Rockets and the three second-rounders. The guard was taken 16th-overall in the 2024 draft and is averaging just under seven points per game this season. McCain sunk more than 15 points per game last year before suffering a season-ending injury.
>>Report: Bulls, Hornets And Thunder Make Three-Team Trade
(Undated) — The Bulls made another deal before the NBA trade deadline. According to ESPN, Chicago is sending guards Coby White and Mike Conley to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Collin Sexton, forward Ousmane Dieng, and three second round picks. Charlotte had acquired Dieng and a second rounder from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for center Mason Plumlee. Dieng was then dealt to Chicago to complete the transaction.
>>Report: Rangers Trade Artemi Panarin To Kings
(Undated) — The Rangers made a move before the NHL roster freeze. According to ESPN, the Blueshirts are sending forward Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round pick. Panarin has agreed to a two-year, 11-million-dollar extension with Los Angeles. New York is retaining 50 percent of Panarin’s salary for this season. Players can no longer be traded until the league’s Olympic roster freeze ends on February 23rd.
>>Cubs Ink Owen Miller
(Chicago, IL) — The Chicago Cubs are bolstering their infield depth. The team signed Owen Miller to a minor league contract yesterday. The deal includes an invitation to Spring Training later this month. Miller spent the 2025 season with Colorado. He hit .143 with one RBI and one stolen base in nine games last year.
>>White Sox Sign OF Hays
(Chicago, IL) — The Chicago White Sox have a new outfielder. The team signed Austin Hays to a one-year deal worth six million dollars yesterday. The contract includes a mutual option for 2027. Hays was with the Reds in 2025. He hit .266 with 15 home runs and 54 RBI’s in 103 games with Cincinnati last year.
>>Report: Tigers Sign P Valdez
(Undated) — Another big-name MLB free agent is finally off the market, as the Tigers will sign southpaw Framber Valdez. According to MLB.com, Detroit will ink Valdez to a three-year, 115-million dollar contract. Last season, the 32 year old went 13-and-11 with a 3.60 ERA with the Astros. Valdez has made two All-Star games in his eight-year career, all of which were spent in Houston.
>>Waste Management Phoenix Open Preview
(Scottsdale, AZ) — The Waste Management Phoenix Open tees off from TPC Scottsdale on Thursday. A new champion will be crowned with Thomas Detry not participating in tournament. Detry won last year’s event by seven strokes after finishing atop the leaderboard at 24 under par. Christiaan Bezuidenhout [[ bih-ZAY-din-oat ]], Rasmus Hojgaard and Kevin Roy will be among the first group of players teeing off the opening round.
>>Ryan Preece Wins NASCAR Cup Series Preseason Opener
(Winston-Salem, NC) — Ryan Preece is starting the NASCAR Cup Series season on a high. The driver of the Number-60 car held off William Byron to take home the checkered flag in the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. Ryan Blaney, Daniel Suarez and Denny Hamlin rounded out the top-five finishers in the preseason tune-up. The regular season opener kicks off at Daytona with a pair of qualifying races next Thursday.