Cubs radio analyst Coomer agrees to contract extension
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs radio analyst Ron Coomer has agreed to a multiyear contract extension.
Judge bars ex-Speaker Hastert from being alone with minors
CHICAGO (AP) — A judge has ordered Dennis Hastert not to have contact with anyone under 18, unless another adult is present who is aware of revelations that the former House speaker abused high school students decades
Runner helps save Illinois mayor who fell into frozen lake
CHICAGO (AP) — A good Samaritan helped save an 80-year-old Illinois mayor after he fell through thin ice trying to save his dog from a lake.
Kick return ace Devin Hester retires from NFL
CHICAGO (AP) — Devin Hester, the all-purpose speedster who holds the NFL record for kick return touchdowns with 20, has announced his retirement from the NFL.
Scott Air Force base commander relieved of command
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — An Air Force general says he has lost confidence in a commander at Scott Air Force Base and relieved him of his command.
Louisville meets with NCAA to appeal basketball sanctions
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Louisville officials are meeting with the NCAA’s Infractions Appeals Committee to appeal sanctions from a sex scandal that could include vacation of the 2013 men’s basketball championship.
Let's have a sit down: FS1 talent react to meeting between Lakers, LaVar Ball
Will it help things? Who knows …
FCS Playoffs: Sam Houston State at North Dakota State
FCS Playoffs Semifinal
Reports: Cardinals acquire Ozuna from Marlins
The St. Louis Cardinals reportedly have acquired outfielder Marcell Ozuna from the Miami Marlins.
Cotton Bowl: USC back on practice field for first time in preparation for Ohio State
Trojans coach Clay Helton provided some updates.
Youth movement: Dolphins reaping rewards from young players' development
Kenyan Drake totaled 193 yards rushing and receiving on 31 touches Monday night to spearhead a surprising 27-20 victory over New England.
Former Atlanta Falcons great Tommy Nobis dies at 74
ATLANTA (AP) Tommy Nobis, the first player ever drafted by Atlanta in 1966 and a hard-hitting linebacker who went on to spent his entire 11-year career with the Falcons, has died after an extended illness. He was
LeBron James sent Kevin Durant and James Harden a message last night, Colin unveils what it was
Reflecting on LeBron James’ stellar performance last night where he had a career-high 17 dimes, Colin Cowhed reveals to Kristine Leahy what this means to other NBA MVP-caliber talent like James harden, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry.
AP source: Pitcher Anthony Swarzak reaches deal with Mets
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) A person familiar with the contract tells The Associated Press that free-agent reliever Anthony Swarzak has reached a deal with the New York Mets.
Broncos-Colts Capsule
DENVER (4-9) at INDIANAPOLIS (3-10)
Michigan improves to 9-3 with 59-52 victory over Texas
Wolverines face Detroit Mercy on Saturday
German players offered 350,000 euro bonus to win World Cup
BERLIN (AP) Germany’s players will each receive a 350,000 euro ($410,000) bonus if the team defends its World Cup title next year in Russia.
'Extremely bad basketball' leads to 7th straight loss for Pistons
Detroit has eight turnovers in game’s first nine minutes
British boxing body to decide on lifting Fury's suspension
LONDON (AP) Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will have to wait until next year to discover whether his suspension from boxing will be lifted.
Building committee hears of progress of county projects
Last night the Knox County Building Committee heard a presentation regarding progress made on several ongoing projects on county owned property.