Seven teams from the Midwest, representing five conferences, will be in Charleston for the Big Blue Classic track and field meet Thursday through Saturday.

Maybe it's because they're overpaid crybabies who sit out for months at a time, or maybe it's because they play the least intense and least physically demanding of all major American sports, but for whatever reason, baseball players sure do enjoy a good fight.

Pronouncing Illinois State designated hitter Scott Bialobreski's name wasn't the only problem Eastern pitchers had Tuesday at Redbird Field.

O'Brien Stadium will play host to its lone track and field event this season this Thursday as the tradition-rich "Big Blue Classic" begins at 9 a.m.

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I want to commend Michigan State University for giving a young man a second chance.

The Eastern softball team will look to regroup after a rough weekend Wednesday as they play host to the University of Illinois.

There must be something in the air, the water or maybe even the infamous white squirrels in Olney that help to mold great baseball players.

Player of the week honors for senior catcher Bret Pignatiello are showering in.

Eastern is traveling to Normal to battle against in-state rival Illinois State University.

After one week of Ohio Valley Conference softball action, it's very clear that Tennessee Tech is the team to beat. However, they will be pushed by a handful of teams for the conference title.

Eastern's baseball team will take part in its version of rivalry week when the team takes the field against three in-state schools in the next nine days.