Blake Griffin hosts his first-ever live comedy benefit in Hollywood (VIDEO)
Injured Clippers star took to the Avalon Hollywood stage on Thursday
No. 6 Wichita State looking for revenge vs. Oklahoma State (Dec 09, 2017)
STILLWATER, Okla. — Wichita State may not talk about revenge, at least not openly. Still, when it comes to Saturday’s game at Oklahoma State, the No. 6-ranked Shockers at least want to play home wreckers.
Giants and Cardinals out of the running for Stanton
Giancarlo Stanton has ruled out the San Francisco Giants. St. Louis, too.
Early Caterpillar history on display in Peoria
A new exhibit at the Caterpillar Visitors Center in Peoria highlights some of the earliest history of what has become “Big Yellow.” Benjamin Holt founded Holt Manufacturing Company, which later merged with another firm to become Caterpillar.
“Chicken Lips” soon to be kissing Monmouth Country Club
There’s “Chick’s on the Square” in Macomb and “Chick’s on the River” in Quincy.
Gilson, Steven P.
Steven Paul Gilson, 63, of Galesburg, died at 2:56 a.m. Thursday, December 7, 2017 in OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg.
Boock, Helen V.
Helen V. Boock, 97, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:08 p.m., Thursday, December 7, 2017 at her home.
Tarr, John E.
John E. Tarr, 71 of Seaton, IL died Thursday, December 7, 2017 at home.
Four Wildcats earn AP All-Big 12 first-team honors
Associated Press selects four Kansas State Wildcats to All-Big 12 first team, plus two more to second team. Four Kansas Jayhawks make second team.
Browns owner says finding quarterback is top job for new GM
BEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns owner Jimmy Haslam formally introduced general manager John Dorsey, then restarted the team’s quarterback carousel.
East Tennessee State's Torbush announces retirement
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) East Tennessee State coach Carl Torbush has announced his retirement.
Despite not being a Heisman finalist, Rashaad Penny gaining recognition
Despite not being a finalist for the Heisman and Doak Walker Award, Aztecs RB Rashaad Penny is gaining national recognition through other outlets.
Go fish: Braves Triple-A team gets new nickname – Stripers
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Braves’ Triple-A farm team has a new nickname.
Nadal and Muguruza win ITF player of the year awards
LONDON (AP) Rafael Nadal and Garbine Muguruza have won the International Tennis Federation’s player of the year awards.
Michael Harmon answers your fantasy football questions
Fantasy football expert Michael Harmon joins the Loose Cannons to answer week 14 fantasy football questions
Alabama State names Hill-Eley as coach
(STATS) – After revitalizing what was a winless program in early October, Alabama State has removed the interim tag from Donald Hill-Eley’s title and named him the 29th coach in school history.
Improvements must come quickly for Florida team dealing with losing streak
Florida (5-3) has lost three consecutive games, including two in three days to unranked opponents at home.
Boom or bust, Padres are all in on Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani rumors continue to swirl around AJ Preller and the Padres
Man claiming to be “Burger King” arrested after single vehicle crash
A single vehicle crash that occurred early Friday morning has resulted in one man being arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, and for Resisting Arrest.
Allen gets shutout, Schenn scores again as Blues beat Stars
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jake Allen made 29 saves, Brayden Schenn continued his red-hot play and the St. Louis Blues beat the Dallas Stars 3-0 on Thursday night.