Wainwright wilder than usual in spring debut, Cards top Mets
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright struggled with his focus in his first start since last April and Matt Holliday made his professional debut at first base Monday as St. Louis beat a New York
Heyward gets 1st hit with Cubs in 4-2 loss to Rockies
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jason Heyward hit a solo home run for his first hit with the Cubs in the Colorado Rockies’ 4-2 victory over a Chicago split squad on Monday.
Hosmer hits 2-run double, KC beats Cubs in split-squad game
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Eric Hosmer hit a two-run double to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in a game between split squads Monday.
Trout homers and steals, but White Sox beat Angels 9-4
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Mike Trout had his first homer and first stolen base of the spring in the Chicago White Sox’s 9-4 victory over a Los Angeles Angels split squad on Monday.
St. John’s women upset No. 18 DePaul 75-66 in Big East semis
CHICAGO (AP) — Aliyyah Handford scored 18 of her 23 points in the second half, Danaejah Grant had 22 points with 10 rebounds and No. 4 seed St. John’s beat No. 18 DePaul 75-66 in the semifinals
Northern Illinois eliminates Western Michigan in MAC 56-50
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Travon Baker scored 18 points, including eight in a row in a key stretch late, and seventh-seeded Northern Illinois beat No. 10 seed Western Michigan 56-50 in a Mid-American Conference tournament first round
Dunk champ Zach LaVine effortlessly throws down vicious 360 slam
That’s levitation, holmes
Iona clinches NCAA Tournament berth with MAAC tourney title
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) A.J. English hit a fadeway jumper with 1:39 left to break a tie and Deyshonee Much followed with a driving layup that he converted into a three-point play, and second-seeded Iona beat top-seeded Monmouth
Butler sits with knee soreness while Bulls beat Bucks 100-90
CHICAGO (AP) — Pau Gasol had 12 points, 17 rebounds, 13 assists and five blocked shots, and the banged-up Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 100-90 on Monday night with All-Star Jimmy Butler sidelined by swelling in
Southern Illinois winery bets on gambling expansion
CARTERVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois winery that wants to expand into a destination resort is betting on a state gambling expansion to help fulfill its vision.
Bloomington seeking new manager for US Cellular Coliseum
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — The city of Bloomington is looking for a new management company to operate the city-owned U.S. Cellular Coliseum.
Seahawks bolster their defense by retaining one of their own
Seahawks bolster their defense by retaining one of their own
Rockford University invited to perform at Scottish arts fest
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Rockford University performing-arts students will travel to Scotland in August to show off their talent at an international festival.
Paige VanZant joins cast of 'Dancing with the Stars' season 22
Paige VanZant will look to add a “Dancing with the Stars” championship to her resume as part of the season 22 cast.
Sponsors distancing themselves from Maria Sharapova after admission
Three major sponsors have either cut ties or suspended current promotions with tennis star Maria Sharapova after she came forward on Monday to reveal a failed drug test at the Australian Open.
Leicester causing earthquakes with unlikely title challenge
The excitement over Leicester’s title charge is causing real-life earthquakes.
Galesburg Council approves change in underpass agreements, external agency funds
Galesburg City Council last night approved an addendum to their 2010 agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation over the construction of often delayed East Main Street Underpass.
Knoxville City Council OKs zoning change to allow new veterinary clinic
The small town of Knoxville is gaining a new business. Knoxville City Council last night unanimously approved provisional zoning changes that would allow an East Main Street building to operate as a veterinary clinic.
Gilbert Arenas thinks he knows how to beat the Warriors
But he’s not even close.
Hours after crushing loss, Conor McGregor parties with 10 women in bikinis
Hours after loss, Conor McGregor parties with 10 women in bikinis