NFL:
The Chicago Bears have a chance to make the playoffs with yesterday's 41-17 win over Jacksonville. Bears Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky went 24/35 for 265 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Bears need to beat Green Bay in Week 17 to officially take the final Wild Card Spot.
The Indianapolis Colts lost a nail bitter to the Pittsburgh Steelers yesterday afternoon 28-24. The Steelers won the AFC North Title with the win. Colts Quarterback Phillip Rivers threw 22 competitions for 270 yards and 1 touchdown.
The Green Bay Packers defeated the Tennessee Titans 40-14. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw 21 competitions for 231 yards and 4 touchdowns.
(WPXN-cf)-- The #1 Seed in the AFC has been set. With the Kansas City Chiefs win against the Atlanta Falcons yesterday, the Chiefs have secured the top seed in the AFC and will have a first round playoff bye.
Illini:
The #18 Fighting Illini Men’s basketball team beat Indiana Saturday Afternoon 69-60. Junior Guard Ayo Dosubmu finished the game with 30 points and 5 assists while Kofi Cockburn finished with 15 points and 15 rebounds. The Illini now have a 7-3 overall record, with a 3-1 conference record.The Illini are off until after the New Year when they will take on Purdue at home Jan. 2.
NBA:
The Chicago Bulls lost their third straight game last night 129-128 to the Golden State Warriors. Bulls Forward Zach LaVine finished with 33 points.
(Urbana-cf)-- Fighting Illini Senior Offensive Lineman Verderian Lowe announced yesterday that he will be returning for one last ride with the Illini Football program. Due to the pandemic, all seniors in the NCAA had the option to return for one more season. Lowe started all 8 games at tackle for the Illini this season, and ended the season with 34 straight starts. Lowe is 8 starts away from tying the record for the most held by Nathen Scheelhaase, Ryan McDonald, and Tim Simpson.
(WPXN-cf)-- Hall of Fame Pitcher Phil Niekro passed away yesterday at the age of 81. Niekro was the originator of the “knuckleball” that continues to fool hitters to this day. Niekro notched more than 300 wins in his 24 year career.
Big Ten Basketball Tonight:
Maryland @ #9 Wisconsin
#12 Michigan State @ Minnesota
Monday Night Football:
Bills @ Patriots-7:15
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