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Jokic dominates with 39 points as Nuggets beat Bulls 118-112
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Jokic dominated with 39 points and 14 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls 118-112. The three-time All-Star scored 17 in the fourth quarter to

Kane scores 400th goal as Blackhawks beat Red Wings 7-2
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Kane scored his 400th career goal, Kevin Lankinen made a career-high 44 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks closed out a successful February in style, beating the Detroit

Raptors’ virus issues worsen, game vs. Bulls called off
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The Toronto Raptors’ issues with the coronavirus have worsened, prompting the NBA to call off their game scheduled for Sunday night against the Chicago Bulls. The league said the Raptors are

Surging Red Wings beat Blackhawks 5-3 for 2nd straight win
By TIM CRONIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Frans Nielsen had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 for their second straight victory. Bobby Ryan, Darren Helm, Christian Djoos

Carter lifts Northern Iowa over Illinois State 94-87 in 2OT
NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Noah Carter scored 22 points and Bowen Born had 21 points and seven assists as Northern Iowa defeated Illinois State 94-87 in double overtime. Austin Phyfe had 18 points, nine rebounds and five

Cockburn scores 24 as No. 5 Illinois tops Nebraska 86-70
By TERRY TOWERY Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Kofi Cockburn scored 24 points, freshman Adam Miller added 18 and No. 5 Illinois beat Nebraska 86-70. Illinois played without star Ayo Dosunmu, who broke his nose against

Kane’s 399th goal pushes Blackhawks past Blue Jackets 2-0
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Patrick Kane broke a scoreless tie in the third period with his 399th career goal and Malcolm Subban got his first shutout of the season as the

LaVine scores 35 as Bulls beat Timberwolves 133-126 in OT
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine celebrated his first All-Star selection with 35 points against his original NBA team, helping the Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-126 in overtime. Chicago shot

Kane, Blackhawks beat Blue Jackets 6-5 in shootout
By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Patrick Kane scored career goal No. 398 and collected three assists, helping the Chicago Blackhawks to a 6-5 shootout win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Alex DeBrincat

Michigan St tops No. 5 Illinois 81-72, bolsters NCAA chances
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Aaron Henry scored 20 points and Joshua Langford had 15 points and a career-high 16 rebounds to lead Michigan State to an 81-72 win over No.

Mballa scores 21 to lift Buffalo over Northern Illinois
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Josh Mballa had 21 points and 12 rebounds as Buffalo romped past Northern Illinois 102-74. Jeenathan Williams had 18 points and eight rebounds for Buffalo. LaQuill Hardnett added 16 points and Jayvon Graves

Amboy girls remain on top in latest AP Poll
AMBOY – The Amboy girls basketball team remains number one in the latest Associated Press Illinois High School Girls Basketball Poll. The 7-0 Lady Clippers received 90 first place votes, placing them ahead of Lanark Eastland and

Tiger Woods taken to hospital after California car crash
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say golf star Tiger Woods was injured in a vehicle rollover in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says Woods had to be extricated

Chicago Blackhawks activate D Connor Murphy off IR
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks have activated defenseman Connor Murphy off injured reserve. The 27-year-old Murphy had been sidelined by a right hip injury. He has two goals and three assists in 13 games, last playing

1B Rizzo hopes to get long-term deal, remain with Cubs
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Star slugger Anthony Rizzo is hopeful about signing a long-term deal with the Chicago Cubs before his contract expires at the end of the season. He says he

Coby White scores 24, Bulls hand Rockets 8th straight loss
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — Coby White scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls used a big third quarter to pull away for a 120-100 win over the short-handed Houston Rockets. Zach LaVine

Zach LaVine scores 38 points, Bulls hold off Kings 122-114
By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 38 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the slumping Sacramento Kings 122-114. The Bulls bounced back after getting dominated by Joel Embiid in a tight

No. 5 Illinois dominates Minnesota 94-63 for 7th win in row
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu had 19 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double of the season, Kofi Cockburn scored 22 points in 24 minutes, and No. 5

Grant leads Miami (Ohio) past N. Illinois 69-64
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Dae Dae Grant had 26 points as Miami (Ohio) edged past Northern Illinois 69-64. Trendon Hankerson led the Huskies with a career-high 22 points.

Washington leads Illinois St. over Bradley 88-71
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Emon Washington had 20 points as Illinois State beat Bradley 88-71. Ja’Shon Henry led the Braves with 15 points.