The Latest: Feds eye move to regulate legal sports betting
The federal government would regulate sports betting nationwide under a bill introduced Wednesday
The challenges facing Solskjaer at Man United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has landed his dream job as Manchester United manager and it will take some time for the euphoria to fade
Chiefs on shaky injury ground heading to Seattle showdown
Chiefs offensive lineman Mitchell Schwartz joined wide receiver Sammy Watkins and cornerback Kendall Fuller in missing practice Wednesday
Olympic team silver medalist Kevin Reynolds retires
Kevin Reynolds has announced his retirement from competitive figure skating, ending a career that includes an Olympic silver medal
Swimmer Missy Franklin retires at 23, citing chronic pain
5-time Olympic champion Missy Franklin retires from swimming at age 23, cites chronic shoulder pain
Lions shut down Kerryon Johnson for season
He ran for 641 yards and three scores before his knee injury last month
James Jones thinks Rex Ryan could be a good HC fit for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers
James Jones joins Colin Cowherd to talk Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Hear why he prefers a defensive-minded head coach to lead the Packers.
Bale scores 3, Madrid beats Kashima 3-1 at Club World Cup
Gareth Bale scores a hat trick to lead Real Madrid to a comfortable 3-1 win over Japan’s Kashima Antlers in the semifinals of the Club World Cup on Wednesday
Clemson signs 5-star CB, WR among 26 football recruits
Clemson signs pair of five-star players in Georgia cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. and Florida receiver Frank Ladson as part of 26 recruits Tigers bringing in
Ranking all 11 ACC bowl games, based on watchability
Clemson returns to CFP and Paul Johnson’s Georgia Tech sendoff as we run through the ACC’s 11 bowl games
Dist. 208 approves over $4.6 million tax levy
The District 208 School Board approved the 2018 tax levy at Monday night’s meeting.
Galesburg Aldermen approve $200,000 grant for Midstate Manufacturing
Galesburg City Council is granting $200,000 to Midstate Manufacturing aiding in their expansion efforts which are planned for the next two years.
Daniel Descalso, Cubs agree to $5M, 2-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) – Infielder Daniel Descalso and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a $5 million, two-year contract that includes a club option for 2021 and could be worth $8.25 million over three seasons.
Blues break tie on replay review in 3rd and beat Oilers 4-1
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Pat Maroon was credited with the tiebreaking goal following a replay review early in the third period, and the St. Louis Blues went on to a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on
Ward makes 30 saves as Blackhawks beat Predators 2-1
CHICAGO (AP) – Cam Ward made 30 saves in his first start since Corey Crawford was sidelined by a concussion, helping the Chicago Blackhawks top the Nashville Predators 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Loyola-Chicago rolls past D-III Benedictine 75-47
CHICAGO (AP) – Cameron Krutwig scored 18 points and Loyola-Chicago rolled to a 75-47 victory over Division III Benedictine on Tuesday night.
Jackson scores 8 in OT; Georgia Southern beats Bradley
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) – Quan Jackson scored eight of his 22 points in overtime to help Georgia Southern beat Bradley 79-74 on Tuesday night.
UAB’s Johnston, Ubosi torch N. Illinois in Boca Raton Bowl
BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) – Tyler Johnston III threw for 373 yards and four touchdowns, three of them to Xavier Ubosi, and UAB continued its resurgence two seasons after shutting down its football program, beating Northern Illinois
Lincoln papers project gets grant for tracking software
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – An ongoing project to digitize all of Abraham Lincoln’s papers has received a grant.
Aurora police test tool that shoots rope to restrain people
AURORA, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago police department is testing a new device that restrains suspects by shooting a Kevlar rope that wraps tightly around the person’s body.