Baby giraffe, 122 pounds and 5-foot-10, born at Peoria Zoo
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — A female baby giraffe was born at the Peoria Zoo weighing 122 pounds and measuring 5-feet and 10-inches tall.
Flu season appears to be peaking early in Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) — State records show that the flu season in Illinois appears to be peaking early this year.
Pistons' 'horrendous' defense costs them in New Orleans
Scoring was not as difficult for Detroit until the final 12 seconds
Mathews reappointed Sri Lanka's limited-overs captain
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) Sri Lanka has reappointed Angelo Mathews captain of its limited overs teams as it aims to build a side for next year’s cricket World Cup.
Alabama is No. 1 in final AP poll for 11th time; UCF 6th
ATLANTA (AP) Alabama was voted No. 1 in the final Associated Press college football poll after the Crimson Tide beat Georgia in the national championship game. Unbeaten Central Florida finished sixth.
On to 2018: College football story lines for next season
Congratulations to 2017 national champion Alabama. While the Crimson Tide celebrates, it’s on to 2018 for the rest of college football. Here are some of the numerous story lines to follow next season:
Japan canoe sprinter banned for 8 years over doping
TOKYO (AP) A top Japanese canoe sprinter has been banned for eight years, disqualifying him from the Tokyo Olympics, for lacing his rival’s drink with a prohibited drug which caused him to fail a doping test.
Georgia can't find more OT magic in crushing loss to Tide
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia had no reason to fear overtime with the national championship on the line.
Alabama's youngsters deliver on national championship stage
ATLANTA (AP) Alabama’s latest group of hotshot recruits delivered on college football’s biggest stage.
TOP 25 THIS WEEK: No. 8 Texas Tech gets 2 top-10 opponents
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Texas Tech coach Chris Beard figures his Red Raiders haven’t accomplished all that much yet, even with the eighth-ranked Red Raiders holding the program’s highest ranking in two decades.
Alabama turns to Tua Tagovailoa and freshman delivers title, new path for Tide at QB
Tagovailoa replaced Jalen Hurts to lead rally as Crimson Tide beat Georgia 26-23 in overtime
WATCH: CJ Williams 3-pointer with 9 seconds left helps Clippers sink Hawks
WATCH: CJ Williams 3-pointer helps Clippers sink Hawks
Matt Bonner and the Spurs | The Gift of Time
Matt Bonner and the Spurs | The Gift of Time
Banged-up Senators host Blackhawks (Jan 09, 2018)
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators would be more optimistic about ending the first half of their season on a high note if they knew exactly who was going to be playing in the band.
Bulldogs continue Big East gauntlet at No. 25 Creighton
Butler Bulldogs-Creighton Bluejays college basketball preview
Curry goes off again, Warriors top Nuggets for 5th straight (Jan 08, 2018)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry scored 32 points and dished out nine assists in another superb performance during his sensational recent stretch, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Nuggets 124-114 on Monday night to avenge an
Gregg Popovich: 'Just go to the next game'
Gregg Popovich on the San Antonio Spurs comeback victory in Sacramento Monday night.
Sabres hope to turn corner vs. Jets (Jan 09, 2018)
BUFFALO, N.Y. — New year, same results for the Buffalo Sabres.
Aldridge, Bertans lead Spurs to comeback win over Kings
Aldridge, Bertans lead Spurs to comeback win over Kings
Aldridge, Bertans lead Spurs to comeback win over Kings (Jan 08, 2018)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) LaMarcus Aldridge had 31 points and 12 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs came back from 13 down in the second half to beat the Sacramento Kings 107-100 on Monday night.