Jimmy V Classic Scores: 

The #5 Fighting Illini dropped their first game of the season to #2 Baylor last night 82-69. Sophomore big man Kofi Cockburn only played 6 minutes in the first half as he was in foul trouble early. Junior Guard Ayo Dosunmu also had a rare off night as he went 6-18 from the field but tallied 18 points. Head Coach Brad Underwood recaps the first loss of the season… 

 

 

Fighting Illini Head Coach Brad Underwood. 

The Illini will hit the court Saturday Night against Tennesee Martin. 

 

NFL Scores: 

The Pittsburgh Steelers remain unbeaten on the season with a 19-14 win over the undermanned Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers lead the AFC North at 11-0.

 

(Chicago-cf)-- The Chicago Cubs have non-tendered Outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora meaning that the Cubs will not offer them a contract for the 2021 season. Schwarber and Almora are Free Agents in 2021. The Cubs did tender a contract to Kris Bryant, Javy Baez, and Wilson Contreras. 

 

(Bloomington-cf)-- The IHSA met yesterday for their regular discussion session, and they have no plans of starting sports before next year with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The board reiterated that they remain committed to playing sports safely this school year. 

 

 

(WPXN-cf)-- The 2020-21 NBA season tips off in just under 3 three weeks, and the league has resumed coronavirus testing as training camp resumes. Out of the 546 players tested, the league is announcing 48 positive tests.  The NBA regular season tips off Dec. 22.