No. 14 Purdue returns from break vs. Lipscomb (Dec 30, 2017)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — It’s been nine days since No. 14 Purdue played a minute of competitive basketball — a 97-48 blowout over Tennessee State on Dec. 21.
Mittelstadt leads U.S. comeback in shootout win over Canada
Minnesota’s Casey Mittelstadt had three assists, as the U.S. claimed a 4-3 shootout win over Canada at the World Junior Championship
Concert planned for Carl Sandburg’s 140th birthday
The Carl Sandburg Birthplace will be the location for a special concert marking the famed poet’s 140th birthday. Martha Downey, Carl Sandburg State Historic Site Superintendent, talks with Will Stevenson about the concert on Galesburg’s Evening News.
Blackhawks place Artem Anisimov on injured reserve
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) The Chicago Blackhawks have placed center Artem Anisimov on injured reserve with an upper-body injury.
Holloway's 29 leads Fairleigh Dickinson past LIU Brooklyn (Dec 29, 2017)
NEW YORK (AP) Mike Holloway Jr. scored a career-high 27 points with nine rebounds and Fairleigh Dickinson ended a six-game losing streak by opening Northeast Conference play on Friday with an 82-71 win over LIU Brooklyn.
Raptors suspend Serge Ibaka for altercation with staffer
TORONTO (AP) Raptors forward Serge Ibaka has been suspended for Toronto’s game Friday night against Atlanta because of an altercation with a team staff member.
Local businesses encourage free cab rides this New Year’s Eve
“Make a Plan to Make it Home” should be on the mind of area New Year’s Eve celebration attendees.
Starting fresh: After bowl victory, Willie Taggart Era at FSU begins in earnest
With its streaks of bowl appearances and winning seasons intact, Florida State can now officially move on to the Willie Taggart era.
Andy Murray makes tepid return as he loses exhibition match
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Andy Murray made a tepid return to the court, losing a one-set match 6-2 to Roberto Bautista Agut in the United Arab Emirates exhibitions on Friday.
Vikings focused on securing first-round bye themselves
On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings will try to repeat their 20-17 victory over the Chicago Bears earlier in the year that sparked an eight-game winning streak.
No. 3 Arizona State ups ante in rivalry with No. 17 Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) Arizona State has been the underdog in its rivalry with Arizona for the better part of three decades.
NFL changes concussion protocol after Savage incident
HOUSTON (AP) The NFL and the players’ union announced a series of changes Friday to the way potential concussions are handled during games following an ugly incident in which Texans quarterback Tom Savage was allowed to return
Rams to sit starters in Week 17
The Rams want to be fresh and healthy in the first round of the postseason.
Raiders look to spoil Chargers’ playoff bid
The Chargers need to win and need the Titans to lose to make the postseason.
Raiders follow 2016 with a dud of a season in 2017
Was the Raiders’ season the most surprising of 2017?
Cowboys put Tyron Smith, Scandrick on IR before finale
FRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys are putting left tackle Tyron Smith and cornerback Orlando Scandrick on injured reserve before the season finale at Philadelphia.
Jets extend contracts for GM Maccagnan, coach Bowles
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have extended the contracts of general manager Mike Maccagnan and coach Todd Bowles.
Complaints some retailers still charging repealed soda tax
CHICAGO (AP) — Some retailers in Cook County either haven’t gotten word an unpopular soda tax was repealed or haven’t gotten around to adjusting their prices.
Suburban Chicago English teacher wins national award
PALOS HILLS, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago high school teacher has received a national recognition with an “Educator of the Year” award.
Report: Body finds fatal police shooting in 2015 unjustified
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago police disciplinary body has ruled an officer’s fatal shooting of a 19-year-old carrying a baseball bat the day after Christmas in 2015 was unjustified.