Chen finishes 1st in short program at Grand Prix Final
NAGOYA, Japan (AP) Nathan Chen finished first in the men’s short program at the Grand Prix Final on Thursday, the last major international competition before the Pyeongchang Olympics.
AC Milan is open to settlement over financial fair play
MILAN (AP) AC Milan is open to a ”settlement agreement” with UEFA over a financial fair play investigation that threatens to derail the plans of the club’s new Chinese owners.
Singapore revokes citizenship of suspected match-fixer
SINGAPORE (AP) Singapore authorities revoked the citizenship of a man who allegedly belonged to a major syndicate which rigged football matches around the world.
Hearing set for man accused of killing ex-NBA player Wright
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A court hearing is scheduled for a man charged with murder in the shooting death of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright in Tennessee.
Streaking Kings host struggling Senators (Dec 07, 2017)
LOS ANGELES — The red-hot Los Angeles Kings will attempt to extend a season-best, six-game winning streak when they oppose the struggling Ottawa Senators on Thursday night at Staples Center.
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Sharks seek consistency as Hurricanes visit (Dec 07, 2017)
A road trip that started successfully ended with a whimper. Now, the San Jose Sharks will try to right the ship at home, where they have been inconsistent at best.
Could regional flavor of CFP cause fans to tune out?
Hardcore college football fans across the country undoubtedly will be tuned in for the College Football Playoff. But what about casual fans outside SEC, ACC and Big 12 country?
Penguins, Islanders aim to rebound (Dec 07, 2017)
PITTSBURGH — After winning the past two Stanley Cups, the Pittsburgh Penguins usually find themselves circled on opponents’ calendars. Despite some inconsistency, they lived up to the billing recently.
Michigan sports doctor facing long sentence for child porn
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) A Michigan sports doctor is getting the first of three prison sentences that will likely keep him locked up for decades for assaulting female gymnasts and possessing child pornography.
Portland State pulls away late, beats LMU 94-85 (Dec 06, 2017)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Bryce Canda had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Holland Woods added 20 points and Portland State beat Loyola Marymount 94-85 on Wednesday night for its third straight win.
Wu, Patton help lift Sacramento State past Antelope Valley (Dec 06, 2017)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Jeff Wu scored a career-high 19 points and Joshua Patton a career-high 18 as Sacramento State shot 57 percent from the floor and defeated Antelope Valley 97-74 on Wednesday night.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball vs Alleman Pioneers
In Western Big 6 Conference play Thursday, the Galesburg Silver Streaks girls were able to come away with a big victory to put them back above .500 winning over the Alleman Pioneers, 40-33. The GHS girls now advance
Westbrook is ready to face Mexico City's altitude
Westbrook is ready to face Mexico City’s altitude
Blake's 26 points lead Idaho past Washington State 91-64 (Dec 06, 2017)
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) Brayon Blake scored 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Victor Sanders added 19 points and Idaho blew out Washington State 91-64 on Wednesday night.
Saints QB Drew Brees on getting ready for TNF: 'It's six days of preparation in three days'
Saints QB Drew Brees on getting ready for TNF: ‘It’s six days of preparation in three days’
McEwen makes late FTs, helps Utah State beat UC Irvine 62-59 (Dec 06, 2017)
LOGAN, Utah (AP) Sam Merrill scored 13 points, and Koby McEwen made a pair of free throws with five seconds left to help Utah State beat UC Irvine 62-59 on Wednesday night.
Henrique gets 1st 2 Ducks goals, Miller blanks Sens 3-0 (Dec 06, 2017)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Adam Henrique scored his first two goals for the Ducks in his home debut, and Ryan Miller made 29 saves for his first shutout for Anaheim in a 3-0 victory over the slumping Ottawa
UIC rolls to 76-48 win over Div. II Wisconsin Parkside (Dec 06, 2017)
CHICAGO (AP) Dikembe Dixson scored 17 points and grabbed four rebounds and the University of Illinois-Chicago rolled to 76-48 win over Division II Wisconsin Parkside Wednesday night, snapping a four-game skid.
Aldridge helps balanced Spurs top Heat 117-105
Aldridge helps balanced Spurs top Heat 117-105