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Last updated 11:43 am CT September 02, 2010.

Lacing Up, Growing Stronger

9/02/10

CARTERVILLE-Walking is an activity that anyone can enjoy. In fact, the average person takes between 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day.

Every morning at 8 o'clock, the women of Arbor Drive in Carterville walk the streets.

"There were several of us
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Herrin wins Saturday Opener

8/28/10

The Herrin TIgers scored a come-from-behind win in the Linwood Bowl with Hopkins County Kentucky.
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Sports Extra Week 1--August 27, 2010

8/28/10

High School Football Season kicks off week one. Highlights from 10 area games including BDC contests Carmi-White Co./Johnston City, SVWW/Chester, CZR/Eldorado, Vienna-Goreville/Hamilton Co., and non-conference openers from West Frankfort/AJ, Benton/
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Hornets Hopeful for a Big Year

8/22/10

WASHINGTON COUNTY -- The Nashville Hornets fell just short of a trip to the class 3A state football championship game last year. This year the expectations are just as high.

"We are gonna be pretty good this year," senior running back Gannon Mame
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Cards Trade with Astros

8/19/10

ST. LOUIS (AP) - The St. Louis Cardinals got some help at third base, acquiring Pedro Feliz from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher David Carpenter.

The Cardinals also placed catcher Jason LaRue on the 60-day
disabled list Thursday
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Women's Sport and Fitness-Biggest Loser

8/18/10

CARBONDALE-- A local gym is taking a page from a popular TV program to help women lose the extra pounds.
By: Kelly Burke
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Women's Sport and Fitness- Back Pain

8/11/10

MARION-- A Carbondale teacher seeks different treatment options for her chronic back pain. A look at how physical therapy and massage have helped her recovery.
By: Kelly Burke
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Women's Sport and Fitness- Roller Derby

8/04/10

Marion--Women from all over Southern Illinois are joining forces on the Roller Derby rink for fun and fitness. Weight loss, added endurance, and friendships have these roller girls hooked.
By: Kelly Burke
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Swim League Championships

7/31/10

374 young swimmers from all across southern Illinois paid a visit to Du Quoin Saturday for the annual Southern Illinois Swim League Championships. The swimmers represented Anna, Centralia, Du Quoin, Harrisburg, Herrin, Marion, Mt. Vernon, and Salem.
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Saluki Center of Attention

7/30/10

Last year, Gene Teague was one of the Basketball Salukis' biggest weapons...literally and figuratively. Teague earned a spot on the MVC's All-Freshman team. The big fella is looking for more this year as a sophomore...an effort that started this su
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Saluki Stadium Lights

7/30/10

We are now less than five weeks from SIU's first football game in the brand new Saluki Stadium. Thursday night, workers flipped the switch and tested the lights. Here is some video of what the stadium looked like under the lights.
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Flagger Upended at Quad Race

7/29/10

Viewer Matthew Walker caught some great video at Wednesday's Quad Races at the Saline County Fair. A racer lost control and flipped flagger Brett Winters. Remarkably, nobody was injured.

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Women's Health and Fitness--Knee Injuries

7/28/10

Each Wednesday, we will be dedicating a regular segment to women's sport and fitness. The female athlete comes in all shapes, sizes and ages. It's our goal to educate and inspire women out there to get to know their own bodies and get moving. Our
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Racing Superfan: AMA Dirt Track Championships

7/27/10

When most people think of dirtbikes, they think of a track with several twists and jumps. But that wasn't the case at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds with the AMA Dirt Track Grand Championships. News Three's Racing Superfan Ross Wece has the story.


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Attention Spann

7/23/10

SIU Senior linebacker Robert Spann has a very full plate. In addition to his work on the football field and in the classroom, Spann is also one of four fathers on the Saluki roster. It has made for a very busy summer, but Spann wouldn't have it any
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Local Golfing Legend Honored

7/17/10

Mt. Vernon--93 year old Pursie Pipes is a golfing inspiration and legend in Southern Illinois. Pipes was honored by the SIGA this summer for his record 10 championships.
By: Kelly Burke
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Baseball's Marital Bliss

7/11/10

ANNA-- Miners outfielder Stephen Head and former Miss Illinois Ashley Hatfield juggle busy schedules and two successful careers. The newlyweds baseball marriage is proving the ultimate balancing act.
By: Kelly Burke
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Miners' Married Life

7/06/10

ANNA-- Stephen Head is one of only two married players on the Miners team. The story of how he met his future wife, former Miss Illinois Ashley Hatfield, and how the newlyweds make their baseball marriage work.
By: Kelly Burke
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Southern Illinois Miners Pull Out a Win

7/03/10

The Southern Illinois Miners beat Oakland County Friday night 1-0 in extra innings.

Brendan Akhasian stole home in the twelfth inning to give the Miners a one to nothing win.

Miners hurler Ryan Kussmaul pitched nine shutout innings, striking ou
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Saluki Way Interview with the A.D. Part 2

7/01/10

CARBONDALE-- Part two of News 3 Sports Kelly Burke's Conversation with SIU Athletic Director Mario Moccia. The two talk all things Saluki Way.

By: Kelly Burke
KBurke@wsiltv.com
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Saluki Way Conversation with SIU A.D.

7/01/10

CARBONDALE -- With the SIU Field Turf set for completion on Saturday, the multi-million dollar Saluki Way facilities near completion. News 3 Sports' Kelly Burke discusses the project with SIU Athletic Director Mario Moccia.

By: Kelly Burke
KBurk
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