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Arbitrator rules union didn’t prove Bryant case vs Cubs

By RONALD BLUM | February 4, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Arbitrator Mark Irvings issued his decision Tuesday to deny the grievance filed by Cubs star Kris Bryant, ruling the players' association did not prove Chicago's reasons for holding the third baseman in the minors at the start of the...

Emotional Johns scores 1st goal, Stars beat Rangers 5-3

By DENIS P. GORMAN | February 4, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — Stephen Johns wasn't sure he'd ever score another goal — let alone with his parents in the stands.“I waited a long time,” he said.Johns scored his first goal since his return from a lengthy absence, Joe Pavelski scored power-play...

Former White Sox minor leaguer charged with raping a child

January 31, 2020

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A former Chicago White Sox minor leaguer who went on to coach a South Dakota youth team after his playing career ended has been charged with sexually assaulting a child and possession child pornography.Juan Thomas Jr., a first-baseman...

KC fans under closer scrutiny for chants, ‘tomahawk chops’

By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JIM SALTER | January 30, 2020

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — While other sports teams using Native American nicknames and imagery have faced decades of protests and boycotts, the Kansas City Chiefs have largely slid under the radar.Until now.The Chiefs will appear in their first Super...

AP sources: Cubs’ Kris Bryant loses service-time grievance

By JAY COHEN | January 29, 2020

CHICAGO (AP) — Kris Bryant has lost his service-time grievance against the Chicago Cubs, providing some clarity for the team and the All-Star third baseman with spring training on the horizon.Two people with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed...

Kobe Bryant helicopter lacked recommended safety device

By BRIAN MELLEY, DAVID KOENIG, and BERNARD CONDON | January 28, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The helicopter carrying Kobe Bryant didn’t have a recommended warning system to alert the pilot he was too close to land but it’s not clear it would have averted the crash that killed nine because the pilot may have lost control...

Love’s big first half lifts Cavaliers past Pistons 115-100

By NOAH TRISTER | January 27, 2020

DETROIT (AP) — Before his team took the court, Cavaliers star Kevin Love spent some of his day looking back at Kobe Bryant's life and career.“I watched his short film, I watched all of his highlights, I watched his interviews,” Love said. “I have...

The women's track and field and cross country team poses for a photo during its time volunteering at Corn Fest in downtown DeKalb.

Track and field, cross country and baseball teams contribute most community service hours among sports teams

By Jemea Green | January 27, 2020

DeKALB — Student-athletes at NIU racked up a total of 5,150 community service hours during the 2018-2019 academic year.Giving back and connecting with the community is important to NIU, according to the annual Athletics report which documents the hours...

AP source: Reds, Castellanos agree to $64M, 4-year deal

By JOE KAY | January 27, 2020

CINCINNATI (AP) — Free agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos agreed to a $64 million, four-year deal in the Cincinnati Reds' latest big-money move to emerge from years of losing, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.The...

The Latest: Remains recovery at Bryant crash site underway

January 26, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on the death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant (all times local):8:30 p.m.Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva says his department's helicopters were grounded due to weather in the area where a helicopter carrying...

NIU wins 6-3 over the Ohio Bobcats on Friday.

Baseball wins against Ohio after loss to Ball State

By James Krause | May 25, 2019

DeKALB — After being sent to the loser’s bracket following a loss to Ball State Thursday, the baseball team kept their conference title hopes alive with a comeback victory over Ohio on Friday.The Huskies were sent to the loser’s bracket with a...

Cubs win the World Series

By Northern Star staff | November 2, 2016

CHICAGO | The Chicago Cubs have won the World Series!Utility man Ben Zobrist hit an RBI double, and catcher Miguel Montero added an RBI single in the top of the 10th inning to put the Cubs in front 8-6 in a gut-wrenching game for Cubs fans.The Cubs ended...