Boys basketball: Martin Ledbetter, Hinckley-Big Rock race past Ottawa in third quarter for 63-56 win

Sparked by a fast break-led third quarter, Hinckley-Big Rock defeated Ottawa 63-56 to move on at the Plano Christmas Classic.
BCR Holiday Tournament Update, Wednesday, Dec. 27

Tournament update for girls at Amboy and St. Bede and boys at LaMoille and Marquette, Tuesday, Dec. 27
NewsTribune Athlete of the Week: Hall’s McKenna Christiansen

Hall senior McKenna Christiansen is the NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after reaching 1,000 career points.
NewsTribune Athlete of the Week: Hall’s McKenna Christiansen

Hall senior McKenna Christiansen is the NewsTribune Athlete of the Week after reaching 1,000 career points.
Kailey Patterson, University of Alabama band to march in Rose Bowl Parade

Kailey Patterson and Alabama’s famous “Million Dollar Band” will march in the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, Calif. It is believed to be the first time in school history the band
FBI investigating threats against Colorado Supreme Court after ban of Trump from state ballots

The FBI and police in Colorado are investigating threats against that state’s Supreme Court after they ruled that they will block Donald Trump from appearing on the primary ballot in March. The ruling has led to an
Apple pulls sale of newer Apple Watches after White House declines to veto ban

The White House declined to veto a ban on some Apple Watch imports, upholding the ruling won by a health company that accused Apple of patent infringement for copying its technology. The Office of US Trade Representative
Status of Jaguars’ QB Trevor Lawrence TBD after suffering sprain to AC joint

The status of Jacksonville Jaguars’ QB Trevor Lawrence’s for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers remains TBD after the quarterback was diagnosed with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder. It’s the third straight week that
Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson suffers season-ending ACL, MCL injury

The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday that tight end T.J. Hockenson suffered a season-ending ACL and MCL injury during their 30-24 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 16. It’s unclear how much time the veteran will miss,
Anthony Anderson to host primetime Emmy Awards on Fox

Actor/comedian Anthony Anderson will host the delayed 75th Emmy Awards. The awards ceremony was delayed from its usual September ceremony date due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, In a statement, Anderson said: “With our industry’s recent