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Mendota Police demonstrate new firearms training aid
MENDOTA – The Mendota Police Department demonstrated a new training aid at the City Council meeting Monday Night. DART virtual reality simulation training uses a portable projector and sensors to allow officers to turn any interior room
Through persistence, Kelly positions himself to run a team
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Bears assistant director of player personnel Champ Kelly spent years trying to land a job in the NFL. He is now a high-ranking official for
Blackhawks put F Khaira, D Stillman on injured reserve
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Jujhar Khaira and defenseman Riley Stillman on injured reserve. Khaira is dealing with a lower back issue. Stillman left Friday night’s 5-1 loss to Minnesota with a left
Bears interview Leftwich, McKenzie for coach, GM positions
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears interviewed Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich and longtime NFL executive Reggie McKenzie for their coach and general manager jobs. Tampa Bay has set franchise records for points
Bulls G Ball to have knee surgery, sidelined 6-8 weeks
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls say guard Lonzo Ball will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and is expected to be out six to eight weeks. Ball has missed three games since a 42-point loss
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball to miss 6-8 weeks due to left knee surgery
The Chicago Bulls announced on Thursday that guard Lonzo Ball will have arthroscopic surgery on his injured left knee and will be out for six-eight weeks. Earlier Thursday, there remained a possibility that Ball might try to
Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving fined $25,000 for ‘directing obscene language’ at Cavaliers fans
On Thursday, the NBA fined Brooklyn Nets’ guard Kyrie Irving $25,000 for ‘directing obscene language’ toward a fan. The incident occurred with 4:19 remaining in the second quarter of the Nets’ 114-107 loss to the Cavaliers on
Bears interview 49ers’ pro personnel director Carthon for GM
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have interviewed San Francisco 49ers director of pro personnel Ran Carthon for their general manager job. Carthon has spent 14 seasons in personnel departments, the past five in his
DeRozan, Vucevic lead way as Bulls hold off Cavs 117-104
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points, Nikola Vucevic added 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the struggling Chicago Bulls ended the game on a 14-2 run to hold off
Mosley, Prim spark Missouri State over Illinois State 88-63
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Isiaih Mosley tossed in 24 points and Gaige Prim added a double-double as Missouri State rolled past Illinois State 88-63. Prim finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Bears (14-6, 5-2
Roberts, Mast lead Bradley past Drake 83-71
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Terry Roberts had 18 points and Rienk Mast scored 17 and grabbed eight rebounds and Bradley beat Drake 83-71. Tucker DeVries had 17 points for the Bulldogs.
NHL reschedules 98 postponed games; season set to end on time this April 29
On Wednesday, the NHL announced they have rescheduled 98 games that were postponed because of the surge of COVID-19 cases. Of those 98, 95 will be made up during the break in schedule that was initially to
Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians fined $50,000 for slapping safety Andrew Adams’ helmet
The NFL has fined Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians $50,000 for striking Bucs safety Andrew Adams on the helmet during the team’s 31-15 playoff win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Arians said during his news conference on
Woodland High School to honor 1972 Elite Eight Basketball Team
STREATOR – It has been 50 years since the Woodland High School Boys Basketball team had a run into the Elite Eight, and they will be honoring the team Friday with a couple of events. There will
LA Clippers’ Paul George to have extended period of rest due to right elbow injury
The LA Clippers announced on Tuesday that they are extending Paul George’s period of rest for a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. The Clippers will see how his elbow responds to determine his timetable
LA Dodgers promote former relief pitcher Brandon Gomes to general manager
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that they have promoted Brandon Gomes to general manager. The former vice president and assistant GM is the 12th general manager in franchise history. The 37-year-old Gomes has been in
Curtis leads Bowling Green past N. Illinois 92-83
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Samari Curtis scored 21 points and Daeqwon Plowden scored 17 and Bowling Green beat Northern Illinois 92-83. Bowling Green outscored the Huskies 60-51 after halftime which served as season-high point totals after intermission
Stefanovic, No. 4 Purdue top No. 17 Illinois in double OT
By GAVIN GOOD Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Sasha Stefanovic scored 22 points, including a go-ahead 3 at the start of double overtime that sent No. 4 Purdue over No. 17 Illinois 96-88. The Boilermakers improved
Bears interview Colts’ Dodds, Eberflus for GM, coaching jobs
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have interviewed Indianapolis executive Ed Dodds for their general manager job and Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus for their head coaching position. Dodds has 19 years of experience in
Bane, Morant score 25 apiece to lead Grizzlies past Bulls
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane and Ja Morant scored 25 points each, and the Memphis Grizzlies dominated the short-handed Chicago Bulls 119-106 on Monday afternoon. Brandon Clarke added 15 points and
Kraken snap 9-game losing streak, beat Blackhawks 3-2 in SO
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Ryan Donato scored the tying goal early in the third period, Joonas Donskoi scored in the shootout and the Seattle Kraken snapped their nine-game losing streak with a
Las Vegas Raiders fire general manager Mike Mayock after three seasons and 25-24 record with team
The Las Vegas Raiders announced in a statement that they have fired general manager Mike Mayock. The Raiders said: “We have relieved Mike Mayock of his duties as General Manager of the Las Vegas Raiders. We thank
Former Clemson quarterback Hunter Johnson transferring back to program
Former five-star recruit Hunter Johnson will transfer back to Clemson for the 2022 season. The 24-year-old Johnson was initially a 5-star recruit in 2017, when he committed to Clemson. He played one season with the Tigers before
San Francisco 49ers defeat Dallas Cowboys 23-17 in wild card match
The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers met in the NFL playoffs for the first time in over 20 years Sunday, with San Francisco defeating the Cowboys 23-17. The two teams added to their historic rivalry with
Buffalo Bills make history in 47-17 playoff win against New England Patriots
The Buffalo Bills made history in their 47-17 blowout victory over the New England Patriots – Buffalo never punted, kicked a field goal, nor turned the ball over, making them the first team ever in the NFL