Jags playing for momentum, Titans need win for playoff spot
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars insist they’re ready to play , no need to heal up for the playoff berth earned with their first AFC South title. That’s how coach Doug Marrone and Jaguars top football
Alastair Cook 244 not out, carries his bat for England
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) England opener Alastair Cook became the first batsmen to carry his bat through in a test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground when his team’s first innings came to a quick end on the fourth
No. 19 Green Bay women win 30th straight league opener 58-51 (Dec 28, 2017)
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) Jessica Lindstrom had a double-double and Jen Wellnitz had 11 points, including the clinching 3-point play with 17.3 seconds left, to rally No. 19 Green Bay to a 58-51 win over Wright State to
Raptors put home winning streak on line vs. Hawks (Dec 29, 2017)
TORONTO — The Atlanta Hawks and the Toronto Raptors will be in unfamiliar situations when they meet Friday night at the Air Canada Centre.
Activists seek injunction against Illinois abortion law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on a lawsuit over publicly funded abortions in Illinois (all times local):
Pacers sign Poythress to deal that ends 2-way label
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers have signed forward Alex Poythress to a new contract that will end his two-way designation.
Go with meaningful games in season finales
This late in the season, it’s wise to invest only in meaningful games, particularly those in which both teams have something at stake.
49ers-Rams Capsule
SAN FRANCISCO (5-10) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (11-4)
Texans-Colts Capsule
HOUSTON (4-11) at INDIANAPOLIS (3-12)
Big Ten: Spartans shine, Badgers look to get back on track
MADISON, Wis. (AP) The last two Big Ten teams to make the Final Four are off to wildly different starts this year.
Raiders-Chargers Capsule
OAKLAND (6-9) vs LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (8-7)
Gottlieb: Dez Bryant should choose to evolve like Larry Fitzgerald and Hines Ward
Doug Gottlieb explains to Holly Sonders how Dez Bryant’s career is like a mid-life crisis and how he should reposition himself to further his career.
Black & White: LA Kings video team
Video Coordinators Samson Lee and Brooks Bertsch do their work behind-the-scenes, to be able to help the LA Kings make adjustments on the ice.
Anderson beats Carreno Busta to make UAE exhibition semis
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) U.S. Open runner-up Kevin Anderson extended his dominance over Pablo Carreno Busta with a straight-sets win over the Spaniard on Thursday in the United Arab Emirates exhibitions also featuring Serena Williams
Montella hired by Sevilla a month after being fired by Milan
Sevilla is hiring Vincenzo Montella as coach, a month after the Italian was fired by AC Milan.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Boys Basketball vs. Rantoul Eagles

The Galesburg Boys Basketball team rebounded in a much better way — still a victory after a tough win over Rochester last night, but a very impressive victory in the first game of the day Thursday at
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball vs. Altamont Indians

Game three in the Mattoon Holiday Tournament for the Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball team resulted in a loss Thursday against Altamont 50-43. The Streaks are now 7-8 on the season. Galesburg jumped out to a 9-0
Talley, Zackery D.

Zackery David Talley, 27, was born to David and Kitty (Wixom) Talley on April 11, 1990 in Davenport, Iowa and tragically taken from us on Sunday, December 24, 2017 in Monmouth.
205 makes minor adjustment to insurance plans offered
The District 205 school board met last night with one item to approve.
“Unofficial” warming facilities available to those unable to escape the cold.

Forecasted temperatures through the upcoming weekend may reach double digits during the day – but not by much.