NTSB: Communication problems after American engine fire
CHICAGO (AP) — Investigators say communication problems between flight attendants and pilots put evacuating passengers at more risk after an American Airlines plane caught fire in 2016 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
Prosecutor clears Peoria officers in shooting death case
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A prosecutor in central Illinois has determined that six police officers acted in self-defense when they fatally shot a suspected bank robber last fall.
Autopsy: Driver shot by police died from gunshot wound
ROCK FALLS, Ill. (AP) — Preliminary autopsy results show that a driver fatally shot by a northern Illinois police officer during a traffic stop died from a gunshot wound.
US marshals serving arrest warrant fatally shot Alton man
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — Officials in southern Illinois have identified a man fatally shot by U.S. marshals last week at his Alton home.
Pistons end 8-game slide with 125-114 victory over Cavaliers
Stanley Johnson scores a career-high 26
Hutchinson wins 1st start of season, Jets top Lightning 3-1 (Jan 30, 2018)
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) Michael Hutchinson wasn’t about to miss his chance to play in an All-Star Game, albeit in the minor leagues.
Nassar to face another sentence, victims in return to court
LANSING, Mich. (AP) Larry Nassar, the sports doctor accused of sexually assaulting more than 150 women and girls, will be confronted again by scores of victims as he faces another prison sentence for molesting gymnasts, this time
Bulls hope LaVine finds stroke versus Blazers (Jan 31, 2018)
PORTLAND, Ore. — The biggest problem for the Chicago Bulls of late hasn’t been the distraction of a potential trade involving forward Nikola Mirotic.
RECAP: Griffin gone, Clippers lose to Trail Blazers 104-96 (Jan 30, 2018)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Damian Lillard scored 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers pulled away in the third quarter.
Love lost as struggling Cavaliers host Heat (Jan 31, 2018)
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Kevin Love scored 38 points the last time the Cavaliers played the Miami Heat.
Baertschi lifts Canucks over Avalanche 4-3 in OT (Jan 30, 2018)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Sven Baertschi scored 1:07 into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Griffin gone, Clippers lose to Trail Blazers 104-96 (Jan 30, 2018)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Damian Lillard scored 28 points and the Portland Trail Blazers pulled away in the third quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 104-96 on Tuesday night.
Bangladesh reaches 120-2 at lunch against Sri Lanka
CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (AP) Opener Tamim Iqbal made 52 as Bangladesh reached 120-2 at lunch on the opening day of the first test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
Hard-nosed ex-Michigan governor to lead Michigan State
LANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State University is turning to a hard-nosed former governor and alumnus to right the ship following scathing criticism over former doctor Larry Nassar’s ability to molest young female athletes for decades under the
Rested Lakers face slumping Magic (Jan 31, 2018)
The Orlando Magic might feel a little fatigued Wednesday after unsuccessfully trying to defend James Harden Tuesday in Houston.
New Zealand, Australia to play test in Yokohama
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the third Bledisoe Cup test between the All Blacks and Wallabies will be played in Yokohama, Japan.
Magic to don City uniforms for 1st time in matchup with Lakers
The Orlando Magic will wear their space-themed City uniforms for the first time Wednesday night when they host the Los Angeles Lakers.
Aldridge scores 30 as Spurs escape Nuggets, 106-104 (Jan 30, 2018)
SAN ANTONIO (AP) After their recent struggles offensively, the Spurs welcomed the chance to match baskets with the Denver Nuggets and play at a fast pace.
Marchessault keys late flurry as Knights stun Flames 4-2 (Jan 30, 2018)
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Jonathan Marchessault scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights scored three times in the final two minutes Tuesday night for a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames.
Wolves Fastbreak: Struggles in Toronto continue
Minnesota's struggles in Toronto continue after a loss against the Raptors on Tuesday made it 14 consecutive