By Kevin Bessler

NCAA Basketball-

#19Ohio State 77 Illinois 67

The Buckeyes rallied in the 2nd half to get the win.  Illinois falls to 2 & 7 on the season and will next play UNLV Saturday. Pre-game is at noon on Classic Hits, 98.9, WJEZ.

UIC 94 Illinois State 73

Girls High School Basketball-

Dwight 44 Streator 40

NFL-

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Tribisky practiced Wednesday and it appears he will be able to play Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans 7:20pm

NHL-

Anaheim Ducks 4 Chicago Blackhawks 2

MLB-

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired perennial MVP candidate Paul Goldschmidt on Wednesday in a blockbuster trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks.