By Greg Halbleib
Boys high school hoops tips on this Tuesday night at 7:30 on WJEZ-FM 98.9 as Pontiac hosts Central Catholic in Corn Belt Conference play.
Illinois men’s hoops returns to the State Farm Center court to face the IUPUI Jaguars tonight at 7:00.
Illinois State senior guard Paris Lee is the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week after putting up averages of 18 points, 5.5 rebounds and 8.5 assists last week. The Redbirds are at Tulsa tomorrow night.
Illinois Wesleyan men’s basketball remains at Number 16 in this week’s d3hoops.com poll. The Titans host Number 18 North Park tomorrow night.
The CornBelters have added Brian Jordan, Isaac Byrd and Bob Dernier to the lineup for their next Legends Game on July 29.
The Colts routed the Jets 41-10 in the NFL’s Monday night game.
The Bulls fell to visiting Portland 112-110. The Bulls played without guard Rajon Rondo, who was suspended by the team for one game for detrimental conduct. He is expected to return tonight when the Bulls visit Detroit.
Klay Thompson scored 60 points as the Golden State Warriors hammered the Indiana Pacers 142-106.
Tonight on the ice, the Blackhawks host Arizona and the Blues host Montreal.
The Heisman Trophy finalists have been announced, including quarterbacks Lamar Jackson of Louisville, Baker Mayfield of Oklahoma, Deshaun Watson of Clemson, wide receiver Dede Westbrook of Oklahoma and linebacker/defensive back Jabrill Peppers of Michigan. The award will be presented in New York this Saturday.
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