N. Illinois handles D-III Rockford 105-53 behind German’s 16
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Eugene German and Anastasios Demogerontas each were 7-for-13 shooting from the field and Northern Illinois beat Division III member Rockford 105-53 on Sunday.
Dragic, Ellington lead slow-starting Heat past Bulls, 100-93
CHICAGO (AP) — Goran Dragic scored 24 points and the Miami Heat followed the lowest-scoring first quarter in team history with their highest-scoring one of the season to beat the Chicago Bulls 100-93 on Sunday.
Carson Wentz tosses 3 touchdowns, Eagles beat Bears 31-3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Carson Wentz tossed three touchdown passes and the NFL-leading Philadelphia Eagles beat the Chicago Bears 31-3 Sunday for their ninth straight win.
Candidate filing for Illinois 2018 primary begins Monday
CHICAGO (AP) — It’s the start of a critical time for candidates running for office in Illinois next year.
ISU considers adding engineering program
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State University is considering adding an engineering program to meet what university officials say is a “robust demand” for the degree in Illinois.
Illinois officials urge motorists to prepare for winter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials are encouraging motorists to prepare for the onset of winter.
Mom convicted in daughter’s death apparently commits suicide
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say a suburban Chicago mother who was scheduled to return to prison for killing her severely disabled daughter in 2015 has been found dead of an apparent suicide.
Authorities: Inmate dies at Cook County jail in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Authorities in Chicago say a 56-year-old man in custody at Cook County Jail has died.
Sandhill Cranes population makes widespread recovery
CHICAGO (AP) — Sandhill cranes have made a widespread regional recovery and been spotted more frequently in northern Illinois.
Franklin Park activist wins school board president award
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago school official has been named the state’s top school board president.
A woman and a juvenile have died in separate incidents in Fulton County
A 14 year old boy and a woman have lost their lives in separate and unrelated incidents in Fulton County that occurred over the weekend.
No. 1 Duke erases 17-point deficit to top No. 7 Florida at Phil Knight Invitational
No. 1 Duke rallied late to beat No. 7 Florida 87-84 on Sunday night for the Motion Bracket championship at the Phil Knight Invitational tournament.
Relegation-threatened Sassuolo fires coach Cristian Bucchi
SASSUOLO, Italy (AP) Relegation-threatened Sassuolo has fired coach Cristian Bucchi.
AC Milan replaces Vincenzo Montella with Gennaro Gattuso
MILAN (AP) AC Milan fired Vincenzo Montella and named Gennaro Gattuso as coach Monday after the club failed to produce inspiring results with a completely revamped squad.
Ajax signs deal with Guangzhou to cooperate on youth academy
AMSTERDAM (AP) Ajax will share its experience in nurturing young talent with Guangzhou R&F and help the Chinese soccer club develop its own youth academy.
Weekend Sports in Brief
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
ICYMI: Mitchell breaks 3-point record in busy week of hoops
NEW YORK (AP) There was a feast of women’s college basketball over the Thanksgiving week.
Notre Dame, Villanova shine in early season hoops tourneys
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) Notre Dame, Villanova and Wichita State have serious potential for deep March runs.
ICYMI in NFL Week 12: Talib, Crabtree in '2 Chainz' brawl
Maybe Oakland Raiders’ wideout Michael Crabtree should stop wearing gold chains during games.
As Eagles soar with Wentz, Browns sink without him
In their own ways, the Eagles and Browns are setting new standards for their franchises.