Preview: Wild at Penguins
The Wild look to head into the All-Star Game break with a win over the red-hot Penguins
Kaiserslautern: Coach did not have heart attack during game
DARMSTADT, Germany (AP) Kaiserslautern says its coach did not have a heart attack during the team’s second-division match at Darmstadt.
Flu outbreaks are widespread – season peaking early

The flu season is here – and has been here since mid-December.
Australian Open: A look ahead to Friday and Thursday recap
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) A glance at the Australian Open:
Ameren proposes tax savings to customers after federal rate decrease.

Ameren Illinois electric customers could save an average of $2.50 to $3 per month in 2018 if the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approves the company’s plan to pass savings from the recently approved federal tax cut legislation
Cilic joins elite group by reaching Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Marin Cilic has joined an elite group at the season-opening Grand Slam, becoming just the second man outside the so-called Big Four to reach the Australian Open final in a decade.
BC-CRI–Bangladesh-Sri Lanka Scoreboard
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) Scoreboard Thursday after Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the tri-nation series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium:
USA Football embraces ADM program, new contact technique
Part of USA Football’s mission is to make the game safer and more popular for youngsters.
Knox County Board approves anti-hate proclamation, courthouse security cameras

It was a busy night for the Knox County Board between a closed session prior to the open meeting start, several items up for consideration, and lots of public comment
Lasitskene among 18 Russians cleared for world indoors
MONACO (AP) High jump world champion Mariya Lasitskene is among 18 Russians that have been cleared to compete internationally in time for the world indoor track championships.
India finally gets Rabada, South Africa 81-3 in 3rd test
JOHANNESBURG (AP) Nightwatchman Kagiso Rabada frustrated India for almost all of the first session on Thursday as South Africa went to lunch on 81-3 and 106 runs behind in the third and final test.
South Africa 81-3 and 106 behind India's 187 in 3rd test
JOHANNESBURG (AP) South Africa was 81-3 and 106 runs behind India’s 187 all out at lunch on Day 2 of the third test at the Wanderers on Thursday.
Pakistan beats New Zealand by 48 runs in 2nd T20
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) Pakistan ended New Zealand’s winning streak in home matches this season at 13 games by winning the second Twenty20 international on Thursday by 48 runs at Eden Park.
Bangladesh to bat first against Sri Lanka
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) Bangladesh opted to bat first against Sri Lanka in the last match of the tri-nation series one-day tournament.
AP News Guide: Nassar scandal far from over despite sentence
LANSING, Mich. (AP) A decades-long sentence for Michigan sports doctor Larry Nassar ensures he won’t be free again. But the conclusion of an extraordinary seven-day court hearing doesn’t close the book on the scandal.
Galesburg Silver Streaks Girls Basketball @ Alleman Pioneers

Game Recap by Tom Meredith: “The Galesburg Silver Streaks even their record once again now 13-13 on the season and 3-4 in the Western Big 6 after a win on the road at Alleman, 43-17 was the final
Nassar deemed 'serial' sex abuser; investigations ongoing
LANSING, Mich. (AP) Once-renowned gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar listened silently as a prosecutor deemed him ”possibly the most prolific serial child sex abuser in history” and a judge sentenced him to decades in prison for molesting some
Wolves can't match Portland's 3-point shooting in loss
The Trail Blazers made 17 3s, as the Timberwolves fell 123-114 on the road
Doctor's letter elicits groans, gasps in packed courtroom
LANSING, Mich. (AP) After Larry Nassar offered a brief apology to the women and girls that he molested, the judge who sentenced him read aloud from a letter that the gymnastics doctor had written to her. Judge
Michigan State president resigns in wake of Nassar scandal
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State President Lou Anna Simon submitted her resignation Wednesday amid an outcry over the school’s handling of allegations against Larry Nassar.
