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Bey, Gillespie lead No. 12 Villanova past DePaul 91-71
CHICAGO (AP) — Collin Gillespie made the first one and Saddiq Bey got the last one.
Kipnis chasing Cubs’ 2nd base job, mentoring Hoerner
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Jason Kipnis joined the Chicago Cubs this spring for a shot at the second base job. He also realizes the role he plays in helping develop 22-year-old prospect Nico Hoerner.
Rangers score 5 times in third period, top Blackhawks 6-3
CHICAGO (AP) — The New York Rangers, Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider have all gotten hot, and are ready to chase a playoff spot.
Hall scores 28, Loyola of Chicago tops Illinois St. 84-69
CHICAGO (AP) — Tate Hall had a career-high 28 points on 11-of-14 shooting and Loyola of Chicago rallied in the second half to defeat Illinois State 84-69 on Wednesday night.
Duo leads No. 18 Northwestern women past Rutgers 82-65
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Lindsey Pulliam and Veronica Burton combined for 50 points, 30 in a dominating middle two quarters as No. 18 Northwestern won its sixth straight by blitzing Rutgers 82-65 on Wednesday night.
Cardinals Shildt calls Astros’ upheaval `healthy purge’
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis manager Mike Shildt described technology’s rapid encroachment on baseball in recent years as ethically murky, expressing his satisfaction in Commissioner Rob Manfred’s intention to cut down the use of in-game video.
Báez says Cubs lacked proper preparation last season
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Javier Báez wants his Chicago Cubs to be better prepared this season.
Chisox slugger Jiménez hopes to improve on solid rookie year
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Eloy Jiménez got a big contract before playing in a major league game, and his bat justified the deal once the Chicago White Sox left fielder made his debut.
Cards’ Mikolas misses bullpen session with sore elbow
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas was scratched from his second bullpen session of the spring because of a flexor tendon issue.
Turris scores late, Predators beat Blues 2-1
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have their first three-game winning streak since October and appear to finally be finding their way under new coach John Hynes as they try to fight their way into the
Darvish: Astros should be stripped of ’17 World Series title
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Yu Darvish got hit hard by the Houston Astros during the 2017 World Series — both his ERA and reputation took quite a beating.
Beaulieu’s 1st goal of season lifts Jets over Blackhawks 3-2
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Nathan Beaulieu’s first goal of the season early in the third period sent the Winnipeg Jets past the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday night.
Marchessault’s OT goal lifts Golden Knights past Blues 6-5
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Zach Sanford had the best game of his young NHL career — even if his thoughts were understandably far from the ice.
Indiana uses 3-point flurry to beat No. 21 Iowa, end skid
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Devonte Green started fast Thursday night.
SIU-Edwardsville holds off Eastern Illinois late, wins 76-74
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Mike Adewunmi had a career-high 25 points plus 11 rebounds as Southern Illinois-Edwardsville held off Eastern Illinois 76-74 on Thursday night.
No. 21 South Dakota women roll to 12th straight win, 88-51
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Hannah Sjerven scored 18 points with 11 rebounds and No. 21 South Dakota beat Western Illinois 88-51 on Thursday night for the Coyotes’ 12th consecutive victory.
No. 20 Indiana women pull away late, beat Illinois 59-54
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Ali Patberg had 17 points and nine assists on Thursday night, and No. 20 Indiana pulled away late to beat Illinois 59-54.
Burton, Wood help No. 19 Northwestern women edge Michigan
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Veronica Burton hit a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 2:35 to play, Sydney Wood drained the clinching free throws with 8.1 seconds left and No. 19 Northwestern edged Michigan 66-60 on Thursday night.
Blues leaning on dads during annual father’s trip
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jay Bouwmeester’s cardiac episode was a scary experience for the St. Louis Blues.
Brad Miller, Cardinals agree to $2 million, 1-year contract
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Brad Miller and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract Wednesday, a deal that includes $500,000 in available performance bonuses.
Blues’ Bouwmeester remains hospitalized after bench collapse
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jay Bouwmeester remains in Southern California, but the veteran St. Louis Blues defenseman was alert and talking with teammates one day after collapsing on the bench during a game.
Michigan rolls past Northwestern in Howard’s ‘homecoming’
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Juwan Howard noticed the sea of maize and blue as he scanned the crowd during the national anthem. He had friends and relatives behind the bench, and former teammate Dikembe Mutombo was on
Childs scores 19 to lead Bradley over Indiana State 72-61
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Elijah Childs had 19 points and seven rebounds as Bradley defeated Indiana State 72-61 on Wednesday night.
Valpo ends cold-shooting Southern Illinois’ 7-game streak
VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Ben Krikke came off the bench to score 15 points as Valparaiso defeated Southern Illinois 55-38 on Wednesday night.
Umude lifts South Dakota over W. Illinois 85-72
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Stanley Umude had a season-high 28 points as South Dakota won its eighth consecutive game, topping Western Illinois 85-72 on Wednesday night.
St. Louis rotation questions revolve around Carlos Martinez
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — As far as the St. Louis Cardinals are concerned, how Carlos Martinez feels on days he’s not throwing may be as important has how well he performs on the mound.
Rebuild nearly over, White Sox say they’re ready to win
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The rebuild may not be quite over yet but the Chicago White Sox hope the fun is already beginning.
Illinois says MRI shows no damage to Dosunmu’s knee
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois star guard Ayo Dosunmu suffered no structural damage to his left knee in an awkward fall at the end of a loss to Michigan State, the school said.
Schwarber, Heyward, Rizzo among Cubs early arrivals
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Kyle Schwarber was among the position players who reported early to spring training after the Chicago Cubs missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014.
Blues’ D Bouwmeester undergoing tests after cardiac episode
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — St. Louis defenseman Jay Bouwmeester was hospitalized and undergoing tests early Wednesday after suffering a cardiac episode and collapsing on the bench during the first period of the Blues’ game against the Ducks.
Draisaitl, Yamamoto lead Oilers past slumping Blackhawks 5-3
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists, Kailer Yamamoto scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers won without captain Connor McDavid in the lineup, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Dosunmu hurt after Spartans’ late dunk; No. 22 Illini fall
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois suffered two brutal losses by the final horn Tuesday night.
Beal scores 30, Wizards beat Bulls 126-114
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just when it looked as if Washington’s defense was going the cost the team a victory, the Wizards found a way to hold on.
El-Amin scores 22 to lead Ball State over N. Illinois 63-59
MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Ishmael El-Amin had 22 points as Ball State narrowly beat Northern Illinois 63-59 on Tuesday night.
No. 19 Northwestern women trounce Michigan State 85-55
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Lindsey Pulliam scored 31 points and No. 19 Northwestern beat Michigan State 85-55 on Monday night for its third straight win.
Jets use 4-goal third period to rally past Blackhawks 5-2
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Andrew Copp had the go-ahead score in Winnipeg’s four-goal third period, and the Jets rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Sunday night.
Korkmaz, Embiid lead 76ers past Bulls, 118-111
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 76ers made a trade for a pair of outside shooters to help make a deep run in the playoffs. Turns out, the player they needed might have been there the whole time.
Bradley ends two-game skid; Evansville loses 12th-straight
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Darrell Brown had 22 points as Bradley defeated Evansville 69-58 on Sunday.
Krutwig helps Loyola Chicago hold off Valparaiso 70-68
CHICAGO (AP) — Cameron Krutwig finished with 20 points and six rebounds and Loyola Chicago held off Valparaiso 70-68 on Sunday.
Stonewall has career-high 29 points, No. 14 DePaul women win
SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) — Chante Stonewall scored a career-high 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead No. 14 DePaul to an 86-76 victory over Seton Hall on Sunday.
Doyle sets record, No. 20 Iowa women top Nebraska 76-60
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Monika Czinano scored 23 points and Kathleen Doyle, with a school assist record, and Amanda Ollinger had double-doubles as No. 20 Iowa avenged an early Big Ten Conference loss with a 76-60
Hellebuyck makes 35 saves to lead Jets over Blues 4-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck wasn’t in the mood to celebrate just yet.
Claude sparks Morehead State past SIU-Edwardsville 58-49
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Tyzhaun Claude scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds and Morehead State caught fire in the second half and beat Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 58-49 on Thursday night.
Williamson scores 21, Pelicans hold off Bulls 125-119
CHICAGO (AP) — Zion Williamson saw the championship banners and could only imagine what the atmosphere was like when Michael Jordan was leading the Bulls to a pair of championship three-peats in the 1990s.
New Mexico State routs Chicago State for 12th straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Shawn Williams came off the bench to sink three 3-pointers and score 15 points to lead New Mexico State to a 71-49 win over Chicago State on Thursday night.
King leads Eastern Kentucky past Eastern Illinois, 91-84
CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Tre King tied his career-high with 22 points as Eastern Kentucky topped Eastern Illinois 91-84 on Thursday night.
Milwaukee makes 12 3s on way to 74-57 win over UIC
CHICAGO (AP) — Darius Roy scored 18 points as Milwaukee defeated Illinois-Chicago 74-57 on Thursday night.
Blackhawks D Seabrook undergoes right hip surgery
CHICAGO (AP) — Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook is expected to be ready for the start of next season after he had right hip surgery on Thursday.
White Sox head to spring training with playoffs in mind
CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Anderson got more excited as the names started rolling in.
Purdue routs No. 17 Iowa 104-68 in offensive outburst
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Purdue got off to a fast start against a ranked opponent and never slowed down.