Helton Excited To Begin 17th Season With The Rockies

• No. 11 Illinois to an 88-82 victory over No. 4 Purdue

  

• Houston Rockets end Detroit Pistons' 4-game winning streak

  

• Skaters flock to Evergreen Lake as ice skating season finally begins

  

• Pistons rout Kings 139-116 for 5th victory in 6 games

  

• Panthers score 4 times in 3rd to beat Blackhawks 5-1

  

• Former Eagles DL killed at homeless encampment, medical examiner says

  

• Twins bring back Taylor Rogers to fortify bullpen, finalize Caratini deal

  

• Broncos lose to Patriots in AFC Championship in cold, snowy conditions