Belleville News Democrat: Sports http://www.bnd.com/sports/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Belleville News Democrat en-us Copyright 2009 Belleville News Democrat Sports 60 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:20:53 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com Colts hold off Houston to keep record spotless http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1000750.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1000750.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:17 CST Running back Joseph Addai scored the go-ahead touchdown with 7:11 left and Houston's Kris Brown missed a 42-yard field goal as time expired, allowing the Indianapolis Colts to remain unbeaten with a 20-17 win on Sunday. 'Hull' of Fame http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1000755.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1000755.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:17 CST No matter which rink he played in, which city he visited, which teammates he played with or which coach he thrilled or tormented, there was never a dull moment when Brett Hull was involved. Chargers slip past Giants http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1000765.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1000765.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:17 CST Philip Rivers capped an 80-yard drive with an 18-yard pass to Vincent Jackson with 21 seconds to play and the San Diego Chargers hand the New York Giants their fourth straight loss 21-20 on Sunday. Davidson's ability to give viewers what they craved helped him earn spot in hall http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1000767.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1000767.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:17 CST Looking for a way to remain in hockey beyond his career as an NHL goaltender, John Davidson knew two things. Joliet Catholic proves too much for Cahokia http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1000102.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1000102.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:40 CST Joliet Catholic's offense was as good as advertised Saturday. Flyers keep rolling along with win over Minooka http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999961.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999961.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:57 CST With Courtney Molten hobbled by an ankle injury, the East St. Louis Flyers plugged in Darius Stewart at running back and kept right on rolling. Freeburg's Kristen Busch finishes second in Class 1A race; Midgets are 5th as team http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999975.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999975.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:06 CST For one of the few times in her still young career, the brilliance of Freeburg sophomore Kristen Busch wasn't quite good enough Saturday at the Class 1A girls state cross country meet. Triad works overtime to earn third at state soccer finals; goal in fourth OT wins game http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999987.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999987.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:14 CST Just when it looked like Triad was going to grab a third-place trophy at the IHSA boys soccer state finals at North Central College, Freeport reminded the Knights there are 80 minutes in regulation. Tigers fall just shy at soccer championship game http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999972.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999972.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:11 CST There are some teams who treat the third-place match as a glorified exhibition and don't make every effort to win. Wild win: Hornets slip past Auburn; Mamell scores winning TD in 2nd OT http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999981.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999981.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:47 CST During one of the wildest wins in school history, a budding star emerged for the Nashville Hornets. Bearcats get Statham his 998th career win http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999970.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999970.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:17 CST The McKendree Bearcats pushed their record to 3-0 with a 65-53 victory Saturday at home against Ohio Dominican University. Flyers' Pyorala shoots down Blues http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999966.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999966.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:17 CST Mika Pyorala was satisfied, even if he's still looking for his first career goal. Drought over for O'Fallon boys cross country; Scolarici makes school history http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999967.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999967.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:15 CST The drought is finally over for the O'Fallon Panthers boys cross country program. Season of milestones for Mater Dei; Knights punch state volleyball ticket http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999969.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999969.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:03 CST The season of milestones continued Saturday for coach Fred Rakers and the Mater Dei Knights. Midgets will get to defend volleyball crown at state tourney http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999973.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999973.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:05 CST The weight of lofty preseason expectations was lifted off the Freeburg Midgets' shoulders Saturday night. Warriors gun down Musketeers; Casey-Westfield takes charge from the outset http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999983.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/999983.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:16 CST Casey-Westfield's destruction of Red Bud on Saturday was handled in such an efficient manner there was virtually no drama the entire afternoon. Panthers pull off a shocker, beat Lincoln-Way East 17-16 http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/998725.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/998725.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:36 CST Another suffocating performance on defense Friday catapulted the O'Fallon Panthers into the quarterfinals of the Class 7A playoffs. Knights breeze past Freeburg, 35-14 http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/998707.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/998707.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:36 CST Tyler Detmer provided the flash and dash, and Mater Dei's defense brought the hammer Friday night. Triad loses state soccer semifinal match; Lake Zurich is too much for Tigers http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/998698.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/998698.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:47 CST The Edwardsville boys soccer team knew it was going to have its hands full competing without one of its top players in the semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament Friday night at North Central College. Flyers up next for sputtering Blues http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/998692.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/998692.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:17 CST St. Louis Blues fans love to shine their criticism spotlight on the defense whenever the team loses.