U of I’s capital plan will focus on facilities
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Although the University of Illinois has invested more than $1.2 billion in classrooms, residence halls and athletic venues since 2013, the school will put a renewed focus on facilities across its three campuses.
Bald eagle takes flight at Litchfield lake after rehab
LITCHFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A bald eagle has taken to the skies in central Illinois after months of rehabilitation for injuries she received in a fight.
Election office urging voter registration ahead of March primaries
The Galesburg Election Office are urging residents to make sure their voter registration is up to date.
Kazakhstan coach leaves after winless World Cup qualifying
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (AP) Alexander Borodyuk has left his post as coach of Kazakhstan’s national soccer team after failing to win a game in World Cup qualifying.
Struggling French club Toulouse fires coach Pascal Dupraz
TOULOUSE, France (AP) Struggling French league club Toulouse has fired coach Pascal Dupraz and replaced him with Michael Debeve.
Preview: Bucks vs. Suns
The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Phoenix Suns without star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Preview: Wild vs. Senators
The Wild have gone 6-0-2 in their last eight games at the Xcel Energy Center.
Armfield, former England captain and broadcaster, dies at 82
LONDON (AP) Jimmy Armfield, a former England captain who led Leeds to the European Cup final as a manager before a distinguished career in broadcasting, has died. He was 82.
Keys is finding joy on court and winning again in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Madison Keys says she’s playing carefree tennis again and doesn’t feel any pressure at her first Grand Slam tournament since her emotional loss to Sloane Stephens in the U.S. Open final five months ago.
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New Zealand beats Pakistan by 7 wickets in 1st T20
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) New Zealand extended its winning streak across all cricket formats at home this season to 12 matches when it beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the first T20 international.
The Latest: North Korean figure skaters competing in Taiwan
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) The Latest on North Korea’s participation in the Pyeongchang Olympics (all times local):
ICYMI: Rough week for Tennessee after blowing huge lead
NEW YORK (AP) It was a rough week for Tennessee.
Sports doctor back in court to hear from assault victims
LANSING, Mich. (AP) More young women and girls who say they were assaulted by a Michigan sports doctor are due in court for a fifth day of victim statements before he gets his sentence.
Jazz seek consecutive wins as they visit Hawks (Jan 22, 2018)
The last time the Utah Jazz put together a winning streak, they also owned a winning record.
Golden Knights beat Hurricanes 5-1, have NHL's best record
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) James Neal and Jonathan Marchessault scored to help the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1 on Sunday night, giving the expansion franchise the best record in the NHL.
NFC championship defeat 'hard to swallow' for humbled Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings will return home as their city prepares to host Super Bowl LII.
Sharks 6, Ducks 2
Coach Carlyle knows that there are some lessons to learn from Sunday's game and hopes for a different outcome against the Rangers on Tuesday.
AP PHOTOS: Dakar Rally a grueling test of sand, dust and mud
CORDOBA, Argentina (AP) Media helicopters buzzed over bikers at the starting line in Peru’s desert. The motorcyclists became almost invisible roaring across the dust bowls of Peru, while cars in the four-wheel competition plowed nose first into
Former Baylor hoops player Chameka Scott dies of cancer
WACO, Texas (AP) Former Baylor women’s basketball player Chameka Scott has died of cancer.