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CHS, SIU standout Jordan Berner to play pro football in CFL

Jordan Berner, a former Chester High School YellowJacket and Southern Illinois Saluki standout, has been drafted to continue his football career at the professional level. Berner signed Monday, May 2, with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
By Jim Beers May 3, 2022 4:29 PM
END OF AN ERA: After 15 years, the Southern Illinois Miners will no longer play baseball in Marion

In what they described as "a bittersweet decision," team owners Jayne and John Simmons announced on Wednesday that they would be retiring from Frontier League baseball ownership.
BY HOLLY KEE Oct 15, 2021 9:12 AM
Southern Illinois Miners suspend operations

Owners Jayne and John Simmons announce their retirement from professional baseball in Marion; team is apparently finished, news release says
By Miners Media Relations Oct 6, 2021 5:32 PM
Miners Suspend 2020 Season

The Southern Illinois Miners announce that they have suspended their 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic
By Miners Sports Information Jun 24, 2020 10:13 AM
COVID-19 Complications Sideline Canadian Wild For 2020 NPF Season

The Canadian Wild of Southern Illinois announced today that they will not be able to participate in the 2020 season of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) softball at Rent One Park
By Miners Sports Information Apr 13, 2020 3:12 PM
Frontier League postpones start of 2020 season

The League, which is the largest independent baseball league in North America, will continue to monitor the situation, and announce a start date for the 2020 season at the appropriate time.
Frontier League Apr 1, 2020 11:12 AM
Canadian Wild opens home schedule Thursday

The Canadian Wild of Southern Illinois debut in front of the home crowd at Rent One Park today at 7:05.
BY JOHN HOMAN Jun 6, 2019 12:47 PM
Miners catcher Moore signs with Dodgers

The Southern Illinois Miners announced Thursday that Ben Moore has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, becoming the 55th MLB signee in team history and fifth since the start of the 2018 season
Feb 8, 2019 1:36 AM
Miners slugger Shepard retires from baseball

The Southern Illinois Miners announced Tuesday that catcher and infielder Chance Shepard has chosen to retire from professional baseball
Jan 23, 2019 2:36 AM
Miners finish with winning season but miss playoffs

The Southern Illinois Miners didn't make the postseason but they did finish the season with a winning record after winning two of their last four games
Sep 2, 2018 11:46 PM

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Articles filed under Pro Sports

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