23 people apply to be Chicago’s next police superintendent
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Police Board has received applications from 23 people who want to become the city’s next police superintendent, officials said Monday.
Blues beat Ducks 4-1, extend home winning streak to 9 games
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Backing up Jordan Binnington, Blues goalie Jake Allen knows he needs to make his starts count.
Commonwealth Games gold medalist gets 2-year doping ban
The 100-meter gold medalist from the Commonwealth Games in 2018 has been banned for two years for failing to notify doping testers about her whereabouts
Tatum and Brown lead Celtics to 113-101 win over Bulls
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum didn’t hesitate when asked about the team’s chemistry nearly halfway into the season.
Illinois ag director resigns over response to rape email
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s agriculture director has resigned after acknowledging he received, but did not act on, a lobbyist’s email seven years ago that referenced an alleged rape cover-up and illegal hiring practices.
Police suspect serial killer strangled Illinois teen in 1976
CHICAGO (AP) — A suspected serial killer strangled a suburban Chicago teenage girl in 1976 and likely killed another woman just days before she was to testify in court that he raped her, police said Monday.
Illinois lawmaker seeking Capitol parking for pregnant women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois legislator wants the state to set aside reserved parking spots for expectant mothers and parents with a newborn child at the Capitol Complex.
UIC proposes $191M outpatient care center in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — University of Illinois health system officials are proposing to build a $191 million outpatient care center next to the school’s hospital on Chicago’s West Side
Furman looks to extend streak vs WCU
Furman looks for its eighth straight win in the head-to-head series over Western Carolina
Nelson, American host Bucknell
Two guards will be on display as Jimmy Sotos and Bucknell will take on Sa’eed Nelson and American
Grant, Bryant visit Merrimack
Two senior guards will be on display as Adam Grant and Bryant will battle Juvaris Hayes and Merrimack
S. Carolina faces tough test vs No. 10 Kentucky
No. 10 Kentucky presents a tough challenge for South Carolina
SBU looks to extend streak vs UMass
Saint Bonaventure looks for its eighth straight win in the head-to-head series over UMass
VMI, Mercer look to end streaks
VMI looks to extend Mercer’s conference losing streak to eight games
Sacred Heart looks to extend streak vs CCSU
Sacred Heart looks for its ninth straight win in the head-to-head series over Central Connecticut
No. 2 Baylor looks for home win vs Iowa State
No. 2 Baylor looks for its seventh straight win over Iowa State at Ferrell Center
Duquesne looks to extend streak vs Fordham
Duquesne looks for its fifth straight conference win against Fordham
European Tour gets even tougher on slow play
European Tour gets even tougher on slow play
At Barcelona, Setién to lead the club he has long admired
Quique Setién often tried to get his teams to mimic Barcelona’s ball-possession and attacking-minded style
3-pointers galore and reduced scoring among NBA's midseason trends
Increased 3-point shooting and reduced scoring are among the notable trends from the first half of the 2019-20 NBA season.