Louisiana Tech turns back Alabama State 74-62 (Dec 21, 2017)
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Daquan Bracey scored 16 points with seven assists, Jacobi Boykins had 14 and five, and Louisiana Tech defeated Alabama State 74-62 on Thursday at the New Orleans Shootout.
Guards propel No. 3 Arizona State to lofty ranking (Dec 22, 2017)
TEMPE, Ariz. — After Arizona State’s comeback victory over Xavier in Las Vegas in late November, coach Bobby Hurley and his staff got into a discussion about guards.
Playoffs, Gronk hit backdrop matchup between Bills, Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) For the better part of two decades, the second meeting of the regular season between the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots has had only mild drama attached to it.
Christmas the Swedish way in Bishop Hill
You’ll have to dress warmly, and get up early, but it will be worth it to see a Swedish Christmas service that morning. Martha Downey, site superintendent at the Bishop Hill State Historic Site, talks about “Julotta”
Google and “Augmented Reality” coming to District 205
When students in the Galesburg School District return to school from winter break, they’ll get to take part in a new and unique opportunity to learn in “augmented reality” thanks to Google. Matt Jacobson, District 205 Technology
Teel, Hope L.
Mrs. Hope L. Teel, 85, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 3:06 pm Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Seminary Manor Nursing Home.
Swanson decries efforts to “politicize” outbreak at Quincy Veteran’s Home
Rep. Dan Swanson seems impressed with steps the Quincy Veterans Home has taken to mitigate and prevent spread of Legionnaire’s disease.
Rutgers looks to build off early wins like Seton Hall upset
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) It used to be easy to criticize Rutgers’ schedule and scoff at its 9-3 record. That changed last weekend.
Ravens seek to remain playoff-bound in matchup with Colts
BALTIMORE (AP) The formula for the Baltimore Ravens to gain entry into the postseason is simple: win their final two games.
UAB faces Ohio, seeks first-ever bowl win in second try
Bahamas Bowl: UAB (8-4) vs. Ohio (8-4), Friday, Dec. 22, 12:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Shiffrin: “I'm finding something new, some more speed.”
COURCHEVEL, France (AP) There appears little to prevent Mikaela Shiffrin taking over from Lindsey Vonn as the unstoppable force in women’s ski racing.
German association investigating Leverkusen coach's dive
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) The German soccer association is investigating an apparent dive by Bayer Leverkusen coach Heiko Herrlich during the side’s German Cup game at Borussia Moenchengladbach on Wednesday.
FOX Sports Southwest's Holiday Marathon to serve up top five Rangers games from 2017 season
Watch Texas Rangers baseball on Christmas Day!
Bayern signs Germany striker Sandro Wagner from Hoffenheim
MUNICH (AP) Bayern Munich signed Germany forward Sandro Wagner from Bundesliga rival Hoffenheim and extended France winger Kinglsey Coman’s contract on Thursday.
Wild prospect Anas finding his scoring touch
Forward Sam Anas has a point streak going with the Iowa Wild and more in this week’s State of Hockey Tracker
Lions try to stay in contention vs down-and-out Bengals
CINCINNATI (AP) Reaching the postseason was an annual thing when receiver Marvin Jones Jr. played four seasons with the Bengals.
England pair Daly, Hughes to miss start of 6 Nations
LONDON (AP) England will be without winger Elliot Daly and No. 8 Nathan Hughes for a significant period of its Six Nations title defense because of injuries.
Southwestern Illinois College president to retire next year
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Southwestern Illinois College President Georgia Costello is planning to retire next year after a decade of leading the school.
Orpheum brings back annual Christmas radio play
It’s become a local holiday tradition and this weekend the Orpheum Theatre’s Christmas Radio Play returns to the historic stage.
Finance committee discusses time clock issues
At last night’s Knox County Finance Committee meeting the sore subject of the time clock issues were brought up and discussed at length.