Struggling Magic aim to get well against Hawks (Dec 06, 2017)
The Orlando Magic were pleased with what they achieved in New York but frustrated with what unfolded the next night in Charlotte.
A protest in Trump Country brings home nation's race divides
ROWLAND, N.C. (AP) They put down their pompoms and lined up along the football field behind their tiny high school in their tiny town.
Forbes: Rangers worth $1.5B, again NHL's most valuable team
NEW YORK (AP) The New York Rangers are worth an NHL-high $1.5 billion as team values continue to rise, according to the latest estimate by Forbes.
Vitali Klitschko and Erik Morales win election to Boxing HOF
CANASTOTA, N.Y. (AP) Former heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko, four-division world champion Erik Morales, and light middleweight champion Ronald Wright have been elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Risk and reward: Fake punts leading to success for thriving Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars have converted three fake punts into touchdowns this season.
Breiner resigns at Fordham to join Mississippi State staff
(STATS) – Fordham coach Andrew Breiner resigned on Tuesday to join Joe Moorhead’s new staff at Mississippi State.
Herd Hierarchy: Colin's Top 10 NFL teams after 2017-18 Week 13
Colin’s Top 10 NFL teams after 2017-18 Week 13.
Steelers LB Shazier remains in hospital with back injury
PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier remains in a Cincinnati hospital with a back injury.
Illinois launches helpline to fight opioid addiction
CHICAGO (AP) — The state of Illinois is launching an all-hours helpline to provide assistance to those impacted by opioid addiction.
Dealer sentenced to 15 years for trying to sell near church
ST. CHARLES, Ill. (AP) — A 30-year-old suburban Chicago man has been given a 15-year prison term for trying to sell cocaine near a church.
Chicago preparing for cold weather as temps forecast to fall
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago officials are urging residents to be prepared as temperatures are expected to drop this week, bringing cold weather to the area.
Ravinia Music Festival cuts ties with conductor James Levine
CHICAGO (AP) — The Ravinia Festival has cut all ties with famed conductor James Levine amid the allegations of sexual abuse that prompted the Metropolitan Opera to suspend him.
Illinois doctor admits dispensing opioids for cash, sex
CHICAGO (AP) — A northern Illinois doctor has pleaded guilty to charges he illegally gave medication including opioids to patients in exchange for sex or cash.
US Rep Bobby Rush of Illinois could face primary challenger
CHICAGO (AP) — Longtime U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush has filed candidate petitions for Illinois’ March primary on the last day and could face a Democratic challenger.
4 injured in small plane crash at Rockford’s airport
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say four people were injured when a small plane crashed at the Chicago Rockford International Airport.
State Capitol searched after bomb threat, nothing found
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Authorities are letting people back inside the Illinois State Capitol after a bomb threat forced the building to be evacuated.
Bus company subpoenaed after sending out offensive ad
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office is investigating a Champaign area-based bus company that recently sent out an email ad some thought disparaged Asians.
Grief Share Helps During Holidays
There’s an organization that helps people grieving the loss of loved ones. Grief Share meets at Abingdon Christian Church and has an upcoming seminar. Tom Meredith talked with Connie Severns and Marvin Chasek about the organization
Wigginton leads Iowa State past Northern Illinois 94-80
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Freshman Lindell Wigginton poured in a season-high 28 points and Iowa State rallied to beat Northern Illinois 94-80 on Monday night for its fifth straight win.
Wade, Love, James lead surging Cavaliers over Bulls 113-91
CHICAGO (AP) — Dwyane Wade and Kevin Love each scored 24 points, LeBron James had 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls 113-91 Monday night for their 12th straight win.