Persons’ free throw lifts Ball State over NIU 72-71

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DEKALB, Ill. (AP) – Tayler Persons hit six 3-pointers and scored 29 points, including the game-winning free throw with two seconds left, and Ball State beat Northern Illinois 72-71 on Tuesday night to end a four-game skid.

Kane leads surging Blackhawks to 6-2 over Oilers

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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) – Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist and the Chicago Blackhawks scored four goals in less than a three-minute span of the third period in a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers