Connor scores twice, Jets beat Blackhawks 6-2
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) – Kyle Connor scored twice to reach 25 goals this season and the Winnipeg Jets rebounded from a quick deficit for a 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
Cubs release reliever Justin Grimm
MESA, Ariz. (AP) – The Chicago Cubs have released veteran reliever Justin Grimm.
Robinson ready to help lift Bears, says knee will be fine
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – Allen Robinson sees no reason he can’t regain the form that made him a Pro Bowl receiver and help energize the Chicago Bears.
Bulls hand Grizzlies 19th straight loss on Blakeney’s FTs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – The Memphis Grizzlies fought, rallied and were on the verge of snapping their losing streak, only to have an ill-advised foul lead to two successful free throws and another defeat.
Knox County unemployment drops almost 2 points in a year
Knox County’s unemployment raised by a half percentage point in January, but that’s 1.8 points lower than Knox’s rate in January 2017.
It Starts at Lakeland: Leading the charge (VIDEO)
Eyes turn to Nicholas Castellanos as the Tigers search for leadership
Charles Matthews leads rusty Michigan over Montana 61-47
Wolverines down 10-0 early
Red Wings suffer season-worst eighth consecutive defeat
Detroit loses in Los Angeles 4-1
Brazil’s Luis could miss World Cup after leg fracture
MADRID (AP) Brazilian left back Filipe Luis has a leg fracture that could stop him going to the World Cup in Russia.
Chiefs beat the Bulls 41-28 in Super Rugby
HAMILTON, New Zealand (AP) The Hamilton-based Chiefs rallied from 21-7 down in the first half to beat South Africa’s Bulls 41-28 in the only Super Rugby match Friday.
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Top players to watch in women's NCAA Tournament
NEW YORK (AP) The women’s basketball NCAA Tournament is set to tip Friday and here are a few players that may be the difference between a top team making a deep run in the tournament and not
Big East beats Power Five on conference tourney attendance
NEW YORK (AP) The Big East ended up with a big week at Madison Square Garden.
New 49ers RB McKinnon excited for chance to be featured back
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) After spending most of his first four seasons in Minnesota as a part-time back, Jerick McKinnon wanted to find a spot in free agency where he could show off his ability as a
Loyola-Chicago lifted by 98-year-old nun, fan in Sister Jean
DALLAS (AP) Loyola-Chicago’s biggest fan is the team chaplain who prays with the players before games and gives them scouting reports the next day.
Unbeaten NYCFC seeks improvement vs. Orlando City FC (Mar 16, 2018)
The record after the first two games of the season is unblemished for the first time in the club’s short history, but everything isn’t perfect for New York City FC coach Patrick Vieira.
Nets-76ers Preview (Mar 16, 2018)
One day after getting back in the win column with a come-from-behind victory over the New York Knicks, the Philadelphia 76ers return home for a quick turnaround with a Friday night against the visiting Brooklyn Nets.
Fiala, Turris rally Predators to 3-2 win over Coyotes
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Kevin Fiala and Kyle Turris each had a goal and assist in the third period, leading the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night.
Gators blow by Bonnies to move on to 2nd round
The Gators rolled without much scoring help from the two most experienced players off last year’s East Regional finalist, Chiozza and Allen.
Cavaliers' late rally falls short, Blazers win 11th straight
LeBron’s big night wasn’t enough for Cleveland to snap Portland’s streak.