For a change, defense could be key for Madrid's CL success
MADRID (AP) Real Madrid has relied on its attacking power to thrive in the Champions League in recent years.
Illinois Sheriff’s Association scholarships awarding $500 in Knox County.
For nearly 40 years, the Illinois Sheriff’s Association has awarded scholarships around the state to Illinois students wishing to pursue higher education.
England cricketer Ben Stokes to stand trial over altercation
BRISTOL, England (AP) England cricketer Ben Stokes will face a trial over an altercation outside a nightclub.
More minorities in officiating, coaching is NHL’s next step
Shandor Alphonso never envisioned his hockey career taking him to officiating. He didn’t have to look far to see it was possible.
South Africa wins toss and bowls against India in 5th ODI
PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (AP) South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first in the fifth one-day international against India on Wednesday, a game South Africa must win to retain hopes of drawing the series.
New Zealand beats England by 12 runs in T20 tri-series
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) New Zealand ended its three-match losing streak with a 12-run victory over England in a tri-nations Twenty20 cricket international on Tuesday, inspired by an innings of 72 from captain Kane Williamson.
Monday's Sports In Brief
BASKETBALL
NBA players step toward equality in limited edition sneakers
When LeBron James stepped on the court wearing mismatched sneakers in the nation’s capital, it wasn’t a fashion statement by the NBA’s most popular athlete. The message was clearly emblazed in gold on the back of his
Xavier hosts Villanova in top-5 matchup on Saturday
Villanova and Xavier were among the four teams to earn No. 1 seeds in the NCAA’s preliminary rankings before Selection Sunday.
Giants ace Bumgarner eager for a new slate after bike injury
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Madison Bumgarner has been back on a bike, though it’s hardly his first choice for fun. He rode a horse a handful of times this offseason.
England wins toss, bowls in tri-series T20 vs. New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) England won the toss and elected to bowl Tuesday in the Trans-Tasman Tri-Series Twenty20 cricket international against New Zealand at the Wellington Regional Stadium.
Sabres still hopeful for scoring vs. Lightning without Eichel (Feb 13, 2018)
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres have finally rediscovered their scoring touch. But can they keep it up without top scorer Jack Eichel?
Injury-riddled Spurs face retooled, optimistic Nuggets (Feb 13, 2018)
Losing Paul Millsap for more than three months was tough on the Denver Nuggets. Mason Plumlee then went down, and Denver’s frontcourt has been compromised for a couple of weeks.
2018 Winter Olympics: SoCal native Chloe Kim wins gold medal in women's halfpipe
Gold medals are nice and all, but to the 17-year-old star, the journey is the point, not the destination.
Struggling Kings, Mavericks in search of positives (Feb 13, 2018)
Two teams at the bottom of the Western Conference hook up Tuesday night as the Sacramento Kings visit the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
PREVIEW: No lead is safe when Ducks, Red Wings take the ice (4p, Prime Ticket)
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Coach Kerr takes backseat in Warriors' 129-83 win over Suns (Feb 13, 2018)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry scored 22 points, and Golden State coach Steve Kerr tried to break up the monotony of a long season by turning the timeout huddles over to his players in the Warriors’ 129-83
Jets look to get back on winning track at home (Feb 13, 2018)
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — After losing two straight games at home for the first time all season, fans of the Winnipeg Jets are either breaking their ankles jumping off the bandwagon, pleading for a trade deadline deal or
PREVIEW: LA Kings, minus Dustin Brown, face Hurricanes (3:30p, FOX Sports West)
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Rockets, Timberwolves strive for success before All-Star break
MINNEAPOLIS — The late timing of this year’s All-Star break likely has most teams looking forward to a few days off to relax and recuperate.