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 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:27:51 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com East St. Louis Flyers face familiar hurdles in playoff game http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019160.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019160.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:01 CST East St. Louis football coach Darren Sunkett doesn't like to dwell on the past. Hoops preview: Team play will be vital for Maroons http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019159.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019159.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:34 CST With such a thin margin for error in the Southwestern Conference, Belleville West coach Joe Muniz's words probably have been repeated by his counterparts in the league. East hopes to build on last year's strong basketball run http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019137.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019137.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:34 CST Belleville East is determined to build on its amazing playoff run of last season that carried it to the super-sectional. Mater Dei sets stage for showdown with Althoff http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019186.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019186.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:17 CST Directly out of a scene from the movie Groundhog Day, it will be Mater Dei against Althoff for all the marbles of the Alton Lady Redbird Tip-Off Classic. Crusaders could ride their depth to another big season http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019128.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019128.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:34 CST There will be a smaller coach on the sidelines for Althoff High this season, but there's been no coaching change. Take me out to the ballpark: Ticket prices to increase at 2010 Cardinals games http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019187.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019187.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:20 CST Season-ticket holders were informed Friday by the St. Louis Cardinals that minimal price increases are in store for 2010. Blues goalie Mason making magic in the net http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019131.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019131.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:20 CST For a 10-minute stretch of the third period Thursday, goalie Chris Mason was the difference between winning and losing for the St. Louis Blues. Steen could make his return tonight http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019132.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019132.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:03 CST Tired of being an "outsider" while recovering from a broken right wrist, St. Louis Blues winger Alex Steen has traded in his orange no-contact jersey. Benn is trying to keep his head up in a down season http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019143.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019143.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:24 CST Arrelious Benn won't say the one word those closest to him use to describe his season. Bearcats discovered perfect fit with Fisher http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019146.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019146.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:03 CST He doesn't have the strongest arm. He doesn't have the quickest release. He isn't the fastest guy on the field, and he isn't the most athletic. Bearcats will go with what they know http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019147.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019147.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:03 CST The strength of the St. Xavier University Cougars is their offense. The strength of the McKendree University Bearcats is their defense. Columbia grad named A-10 Co-Player of Year http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019188.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019188.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:17 CST Columbia High graduate Sammi McCloud, a senior volleyball player for St. Louis University, was named Atlantic 10 Conference Co-Player of the Year on Thursday. McKendree's Gettis wins Player of Year honor http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019189.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019189.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:17 CST A record-setting season for McKendree University junior tight end Byron Gettis became even more special Friday when he earned a share of the top individual honor given by the Mid-States Football Association Midwest League. Freeburg goalie helps Forest Park succeed in Huettner's first season http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019191.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1019191.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:17 CST Goalkeeper Sheilah Self helped coach Juergen Huettner enjoy a smooth transition to the college ranks. Kurt Warner loves life in the desert http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1017537.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1017537.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00 CST Coming back to St. Louis is no longer such a big deal for Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner. Granite City's Jennifer Kim repeats as area's top tennis player http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1017536.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1017536.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:53 CST The 2009 prep tennis season proved to be one of overall improvement for Granite City senior Jennifer Kim. Knee injury ends Rams lineman's season http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1017484.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1017484.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00 CST St. Louis Rams defensive lineman C.J. Ah You will miss the remainder of the 2009 season because of a torn ACL in his left knee. Struggling Blues center spends time at left wing http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1017526.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1017526.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:44 CST Second-year St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund took a turn at left wing Thursday against the Phoenix Coyotes. Johnson's big shot beats Coyotes in OT http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1017527.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1017527.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:44 CST That loud sound heard inside Scottrade Center late Thursday evening was a collective sigh of relief from the St. Louis Blues. Cy Young shocker: Carpenter, Wainwright lose out to Lincecum http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1017539.html http://www.bnd.com/sports/story/1017539.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:44 CST Chris Carpenter and Adam Wainwright were left out in the November chill in the National League Cy Young Award voting Thursday.