The Ball-Chatham Educational Foundation has rescheduled its Annual Titan Trek 5K Run/Walk to November 18!!

University of Illinois at Springfield ranked No. 12 for student soccer participation in the state, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of college sports participation.

David Stewart, 61, started cycling as part of a transition from running marathons to competing in triathlons.

Join us on Friday, August 24th from 5:00 to 7:00PM at the Bank of Springfield ~ Chatham Banking Center patio for a Family Tailgate Party!

Fore! Come join us on Thursday, September 13th for a day of fun at Piper Glen Golf Club in Springfield!

DePaul University softball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Illinois, reporting more than $1.3 million – or $63,791 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

Illinois is the fifth most popular states for college softball, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Robert Morris University baseball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Illinois, reporting more than $1.3 million – or $10,678 per athlete – in 2016, followed by Bradley University ($1.2 million), and University of Illinois at Chicago ($980,248), according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

Jevon Carter earned second-team All-America honors this week, yet another accolade for a point guard called "one of the best to ever hit the hardwood" for West Virginia University.

With 11 yes votes, a bill banning youth younger than 12 years old from playing on organized tackle football teams passed the House Mental Health Committee on Thursday.

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Sangamon Sun coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Sangamon Sun coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 19 to Nov. 25.

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Sangamon Sun coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 12 to Nov. 18.

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Sangamon Sun coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Nov. 5 to Nov. 11.

Rochester graduate Adam Conrady had seven receiving yards and one reception in Western Ill. Leathernecks football's 52-24 loss Oct. 28 to the South Dakota St. Jackrabbits at Hanson Field.

Springfield graduate Matt Severino had three kickoffs, 178 kickoff yards and one touchback in Eastern Ill. Panthers football's 30-14 loss Oct. 21 to the Jacksonville St. Gamecocks at O'Brien.

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Sangamon Sun coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 29 to Nov. 4.

Sacred Heart Griffin graduate Chris Harris had 24 rushing yards and 11 rush attempts in Quincy Hawks football's 31-7 win Oct. 28 over the Truman Bulldogs at QU Stadium.

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Sangamon Sun coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 22 to Oct. 28.

Lutheran graduate James Robinson had 193 rushing yards, two touchdown runs, 19 rush attempts and one fumble lost in Illinois St. Redbirds football's 37-21 win Oct. 21 over the South Dakota Coyotes at Hancock.