Bradley hands Chicago State 8th straight loss 84-58
Luuk van Bree led a balanced attack with 15 points, Darrell Brown had a double-double and Bradley took control early to defeat Chicago State 84-58 on Saturday. Brown had 11 points and a career-high 10 assists for
Stull, Milwaukee hand Loyola-Chicago 2nd loss, 73-56
Brock Stull scored a season-high 23 points and Milwaukee handed former Horizon League rival Loyola-Chicago its second loss in its first 12 games, 73-56 on Saturday afternoon. The Ramblers, now of the Missouri Valley Conference, had won
Lindsey scores 25 to lead Northwestern over DePaul 62-60
Scottie Lindsey scored 25 points and made two big baskets in the final two minutes to rally Northwestern to a 62-60 victory over DePaul on Saturday afternoon. Vic Law added nine points for the Wildcats (8-4), who
Cubs announce 2-year deal with Cishek
The Chicago Cubs have finalized a two-year contract with side-arming reliever Steve Cishek. The 31-year-old Cishek had a 2.01 ERA and a 3-2 record in 49 relief appearances this year for Seattle and Tampa Bay, which acquired
Canadian company closes on site for new ag equipment plant
A Canadian company that plans to make grain-handling equipment in a central Illinois village has closed on a building that will house its new plant. Brandt Group of Companies closed Friday on a former Kongskilde Industries plant
Computers cut food stamps for tens of thousands in Illinois
Problems with a state computer system have prevented tens of thousands of Illinois households from receiving federal food stamp benefits since the new system’s latest phase got underway. The Illinois Department of Human Services began rolling out
Top member of Cook County prosecutor’s office resigns
A top member of the Cook County prosecutor’s office has resigned after an internal review found he referred business to his old law firm and it billed the county more than the county’s standard legal services rate.
Vonn pulls out of women's super-G race to rest sore knee
VAL D’ISERE, France (AP) Lindsey Vonn pulled out of a World Cup super-G race on Sunday because of a sore knee.
Egypt to play Portugal, Bulgaria in pre-WCup friendlies
CAIRO (AP) Egypt’s soccer federation says the country’s national team will meet Portugal and Bulgaria in friendly games as part of preparations for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Veith wins World Cup super-G; Vonn pulls out with sore knee
VAL D’ISERE, France (AP) Olympic champion Anna Veith won a World Cup super-G race on Sunday, more than two years after her last win.
Justin Rose easy winner of Indonesian Masters
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) Justin Rose played 30 holes on Sunday in the weather-delayed Indonesian Masters, closing for a final-round 10-under 62 and an eight-stroke victory at Royale Jakarta Golf Club.
Hirscher poised to break Tomba's record in Alta Badia GS
LA VILLA, Italy (AP) Marcel Hirscher led the opening run and was poised for a record fifth straight win in the Alta Badia giant slalom.
Justin Rose easy winner of Indonesian Masters
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) Justin Rose played 30 holes on Sunday in the weather-delayed Indonesian Masters, closing for a final-round 10-under 62 and an eight-stroke victory at Royale Jakarta Golf Club.
India wins toss, bowls in deciding ODI vs Sri Lanka
VISAKHAPATNAM, India (AP) Upul Tharanga’s attacking half-century proved in wain as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 215 runs in 44.5 overs of the third and final ODI against India in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.
Unpredictable Canucks ready to host Flames (Dec 17, 2017)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Nobody can accuse the Vancouver Canucks of being predictable.
Peters dazzles as Chiefs beat Chargers in AFC West showdown
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs played so well without Marcus Peters last week that some wondered whether they were better off without the talented yet volatile All-Pro cornerback.
Jets, Blues welcome back-to-back home-and-home matchups (Dec 17, 2017)
ST. LOUIS — Mark the coaches of both the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues down as being in favor of the rare back-to-back, home-and-home series.
Chargers' Rivers throws 3 picks in crucial loss to Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Philip Rivers is no doubt happy he won’t see the Kansas City Chiefs again until next season.
Wizards hope to get up for tilt with James, Cavaliers (Dec 17, 2017)
WASHINGTON — If the Washington Wizards continue their trend of playing up or down to the level of their opponent, finding focus for Sunday’s matchup against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers should not be a problem.
Chiefs take one step closer to AFC West crown with win over Chargers
Chiefs rout Chargers 30-13 to seize control of AFC West race