Pacific Beats Bradley 63-52 at Carver Arena
Bradley shot 29% from the field and trailed by 10 at halftime in its loss to Pacific in Peoria.
Peoria Sports News
In Peoria, sports news means athletic competition, team and player updates, and the culture and business of the industry. This page follows the latest developments across regional sports.
Hockey
Rivermen Acquire Defenseman Carter Poulin
Peoria acquired the 22-year-old left-shot blueliner from defending champion Evansville for future considerations.
Basketball
Bradley Opens Season at Carver Arena
Bradley men's basketball began its season Monday night at Carver Arena as the program navigates the changing recruiting landscape.
Football
Live Poll
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Dozer Park Transformed for Local Football Season
Peoria workers converted the baseball stadium into a functional gridiron for local high school competition.
Baseball
Live Poll
Is it acceptable for high school athletes to decommit from college teams after verbally committing?
Eli Michanicou Decommitted From Bradley University
The Journal Star All-Area infielder has officially reopened his college baseball recruitment.
Other Sports
Carlos Mancilla Competed at Pan-American Championship
Peoria resident Carlos Mancilla played in the 2026 Pan-American Men's Lacrosse Championship in Jamaica.
More in Sports
This section follows championship results, record-breaking performances, league business moves and career milestones. Coverage runs across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality drives much of the activity, as schedules dictate when interest and intensity peak. Public interest in outcomes often shifts between recreational pursuits and the professional sporting landscape.