Category Archives: Local Sports
NBA Christmas Day Wrap-Up
Jokic, Nuggets outlast Suns 128-125 in OT; Booker sidelined DENVER (AP) - Nikola Jokic had another monster triple-double, Aaron Gordon threw down a pivotal dunk that stood up after a review in overtim...
Dec 26, 2022
Kathy Whitworth, winningest golfer in history, dies at 83
Hall of Fame golfer Kathy Whitworth has died at the age of 83. Whitworth holds the record with 88 wins on the LPGA Tour. That's one of the most famous records in golf because no one else has ever won ...
Dec 26, 2022 Chris Urbanowicz / CC
Singletary, Cook lead way as Bills beat Bears for AFC East
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) - Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills came into the season with soaring expectations and their sights set on a deep playoff run. They earned one big prize...
Dec 25, 2022 Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
NFL Christmas Eve Wrap-Up
Prescott, Cowboys win 40-34, make Eagles wait on top seed ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Dak Prescott threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns, Brett Maher kicked the go-ahead field goal late and the Dallas ...
Dec 25, 2022
Cubs, LHP Smyly finalize $19 million, 2-year contract
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs and pitcher Drew Smyly finalized a $19 million, two-year contract on Saturday. Smyly has an opt-out after the 2023 season. The left-hander will make $8 million next yea...
Dec 25, 2022 FILE - Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Drew Smyly throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Milwaukee. Drew Smyly is staying with the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to a $19 million, two-year contract. A person familiar with the negotiations confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 on condition of anonymity because the contract was pending a successful physical.(AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
AP source: Correa's ankle subject of talks with Mets
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Mets and Carlos Correa's agent are having discussions over the infielder's physical days after similar concerns from the San Francisco Giants led to a collapse of their ag...
Dec 25, 2022 Tim Piper / CC
Illinois RB Chase Brown to skip bowl game, enter NFL draft
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Illinois running back Chase Brown has decided to skip the ReliaQuest Bowl and enter the NFL draft. Brown had 1,643 yards rushing this season, tops among the Power Five conferenc...
Dec 24, 2022 Illinois running back Chase Brown runs against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Golden Knights rally to beat Blues 5-4 in shootout
By MARK ANDERSON AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) - Michael Amadio's stay in the Vegas Golden Knights' top line will end once Jack Eichel returns from a lower-body injury. He has made the most of his o...
Dec 24, 2022 Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) attempts to wraps a shot around the post on St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/L.E. Baskow)
Blackhawks beat Blue Jackets 5-2, halt 8-game losing streak
By MATT CARLSON Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane each had a goal and two assists and the Chicago Blackhawks ended an eight-game skid with a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blu...
Dec 24, 2022 IAHilltopper / CC
DeRozan's jumper gives Bulls 118-117 victory over Knicks
By JEFFREY BERNSTEIN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - DeMar DeRozan's jumper with less than a second to play gave the Chicago Bulls a 118-117 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. DeRozan ...
Dec 24, 2022 Matthew Addie / CC
