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Amazon and Starbucks workers are on strike. Trump might have something to do with it

Dec. 22, 2024 17:06 PM EST

Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek to exert pressure on the two major companies to recognize them as unionized employees or to meet demands for an inaugural labor contract. The strikes that started Thursday and...

Jack Daugherty scores 16 as Illinois State fends off Cornell 80-77

Dec. 22, 2024 16:49 PM EST

ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — Jack Daugherty helped lead Illinois State over Cornell with 16 points off of the bench in an 80-77 victory on Sunday. Daugherty went 5 of 8 from the field (4 for 7 from 3-point range) for the Redbirds (8-4). Chase Walker scored 14 points while shooting 4 of 7...

Kasparas Jakucionis scores 21, lifts Illinois over Missouri in 80-77 thriller

Dec. 22, 2024 16:16 PM EST

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kasparas Jakucionis scored 21 points, including the go-ahead basket with 28 seconds left and Illinois defeated Missouri 80-77 on Sunday in the annual Braggin' Rights game between the nonconference rivals. Illinois held the lead for nearly 30 minutes of game time,...

Missouri takes on Illinois

Dec. 22, 2024 03:51 AM EST

Illinois Fighting Illini (7-3, 1-1 Big Ten) vs. Missouri Tigers (10-1) St. Louis; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -3.5; over/under is 155.5 BOTTOM LINE: Missouri squares off against Illinois in St. Louis, Missouri. ...

Okereke leads Cornell against Illinois State after 24-point game

Dec. 22, 2024 03:50 AM EST

Illinois State Redbirds (7-4, 0-1 MVC) at Cornell Big Red (7-3) Ithaca, New York; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Big Red -6.5; over/under is 158.5 BOTTOM LINE: Cornell faces Illinois State after AK Okereke scored 24 points in Cornell's...

UAB faces Southern Illinois on 3-game win streak

Dec. 22, 2024 03:45 AM EST

UAB Blazers (8-3) at Southern Illinois Salukis (2-6) Carbondale, Illinois; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UAB seeks to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory over Southern Illinois. The Salukis have gone 1-2 in home games. Southern Illinois...

Browning's 18 lead Lindenwood over Western Illinois 71-65

Dec. 21, 2024 19:49 PM EST

SAINT CHARLES, Mo. (AP) — Markeith Browning II scored 18 points as Lindenwood beat Western Illinois 71-65 on Saturday night. Browning added five rebounds for the Lions (6-7, 1-1 Ohio Valley Conference). Jadis Jones scored 17 points and added eight rebounds. Reggie Bass had 10...

Williams scores 24 as High Point takes down Southern Illinois 94-81

Dec. 21, 2024 17:22 PM EST

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — D'Maurian Williams' 24 points helped High Point defeat Southern Illinois 94-81 on Saturday. Williams added five rebounds for the Panthers (12-2). Kezza Giffa shot 5 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 11 from the free-throw line to add 19 points....

Myers and Western Illinois host Lindenwood

Dec. 21, 2024 04:29 AM EST

Western Illinois Leathernecks (7-5, 1-0 OVC) at Lindenwood Lions (5-7, 0-1 OVC) Saint Charles, Missouri; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lions -3.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Western Illinois takes on Lindenwood after Ryan Myers...

Missouri Tigers play the Illinois Fighting Illini

Dec. 21, 2024 04:12 AM EST

Illinois Fighting Illini (7-3, 1-1 Big Ten) vs. Missouri Tigers (10-1) St. Louis; Sunday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois and Missouri square off at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Tigers are 10-1 in non-conference play. Missouri is fifth...