Bulls expect Carter to miss 4-6 weeks with sprained ankle
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls expect center Wendell Carter Jr. to miss four to six weeks because of a sprained right ankle.
Thomas, Bozak lead Blues to 5-1 win over Sabres
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Robert Thomas is proving to be a fast learner.
Rinne scores empty-net goal as Predators beat Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — Pekka Rinne made 29 saves and scored an empty-net goal, and the Nashville Predators beat the sloppy Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Thursday night for John Hynes’ first win with the team.
Iowa-Illinois port designation sought along the Mississippi
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — Several Iowa and Illinois counties hope to form a sprawling port district along the Mississippi River — a plan that backers say would improve access to federal funding and aid business development.
Chicago coyote captured after 2 suspected attacks reported
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities on the hunt for coyotes in downtown Chicago after two reported attacks, including one where passersby said they had to pull a wild canine off of a 6-year-old boy who was bitten in
Walker lifts Morehead State past SIU-Edwardsville 83-77
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Jordan Walker had a season-high 28 points as Morehead State defeated Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 83-77 on Thursday night.
Brown scores 24 to lift E. Kentucky past E. Illinois 77-74
RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — Jomaru Brown scored 24 points, including the tie-breaking layup with 50 seconds to play and Eastern Kentucky edged Eastern Illinois 77-74 on Thursday night.
Man is guilty in teen’s death while driving under influence
WHEATON, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago man has pleaded guilty to reckless homicide charges for striking a high school student while driving under the influence of a controlled substance.
Pritzker calls 2012 email alleging rape cover-up ‘horrific’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday denounced as “horrific” a newly disclosed email a powerful lobbyist sent seven years ago to top aides in the previous governor’s office that cryptically suggests knowledge of
Prosecutors say judge too lenient on man who plotted bombing
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Chicago say a judge was too lenient in sentencing a man to 16 years in prison for plotting to detonate a car outside a crowded bar.
R. Kelly girlfriend pleads not guilty to battery charge
CHICAGO (AP) — A fight between two of R. Kelly’s girlfriends inside the embattled singer’s Trump Tower condominium led to a domestic battery charge against one of them and sent the other to the hospital, Chicago police said Thursday.
Encarnación, White Sox complete $12 million, 1-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) — Edwin Encarnación saw the young players the Chicago White Sox have and a bright future for a team eyeing a run at the AL Central championship after seven straight losing seasons. That’s why he
Tillery, Alcorn State host Jackson St.
Two guards will be on display as Tristan Jarrett and Jackson State will go up against Corey Tillery and Alcorn State
Longwood, Hampton meet in conference play
Hampton hosts Longwood in a Big South matchup
No. 2 Duke looks to extend streak vs Wake Forest
No. 2 Duke looks for its 11th straight win in the head-to-head series over Wake Forest
Georgia faces tough test vs No. 5 Auburn
No. 5 Auburn presents a tough challenge for Georgia
Haliburton, Iowa State host OU
Two guards will be on display as Austin Reaves and Oklahoma will take on Tyrese Haliburton and Iowa State
UC Irvine looks to extend streak vs Hawaii
UC Irvine looks for its 17th straight conference win against Hawaii
The Citadel looks to end streak vs Wofford
Wofford looks to extend The Citadel’s conference losing streak to seven games
Boise State looks to knock off No. 7 San Diego St.
No. 7 San Diego State looks to give Boise State its fifth straight loss against ranked opponents