Sports for Thursday

By Kevin Bessler

NFL Football-

The Philadephia Eagles visit the New York Giants tonight.

Major League Baseball–

Chicago Cubs slugger Kris Bryant recently turned down a long-term offer from the team worth more than $200 million, according to multiple reports.

NHL-

The Chicago Blackhawks are on the road tonight in Minnesota to play the Wild.

NBA-

In preseason action, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Indiana Pacers 104-89.

Longtime Bulls assistant coach Tex Winter has passed away at the age of 96.  Winter played a major role in the Bulls’ championship seasons in the 1990’s.

College Football-

The Fighting Illini host the Purdue Boilermakers Saturday.  The Illini are 3 & 2 on the season.  We will have the play-by-play at 1:30 on WJEZ.

High School Football-

Prairie Central visits Monticello Friday night.  Coverage begins on WJEZ at 6:55.