Former NFL QB's son gathering interesting on recruiting trail
Steve Stenstrom’s son is making the rounds this summer.
Why Serena Williams should be an underdog in the French Open final
One finalist has played efficient tennis. The other has been barely hanging on.
Who will be the next first-time winner of 2016 in Sprint Cup?
After the first 13 races of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series produced eight different winners, here’s a look at which drivers stand the best chance to be the season’s next first-time winner.
LeBron James and Kevin Love accuse Anderson Varejao of flopping
LeBron would know nothing about flopping
Justin Bieber plays keepy-ups with Neymar in his backyard
As you do.
Weather could be a factor at Pocono Raceway this weekend
Rain is in the forecast for both today and Sunday as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series begins its northern summer swing at Pocono Raceway.
Vanderbilt University pitcher drowns in a fishing accident
Police said the accident occurred Thursday evening at Normandy Lake.
Prosecutors split over Messi's guilt as tax fraud trial ends
Lionel Messi’s tax fraud trial has concluded with a public prosecutor calling for the player’s acquittal and the government prosecutor renewing his demand for a conviction.
FIFA says Blatter, Valcke, Kattner got $80M over five years
FIFA says the contracted payments appear to break Swiss law.
Serena Williams is back in the French Open final
The defending champion and No. 1 seed will face No. 4 Garbine Muguruza in Saturday’s final.
Phil Mickelson's tee shot drilled a fan directly in the head
“If your head was a touch softer, I’d be in the fairway.”
Illinois, Northwestern part of hoops doubleheader in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois and Northwestern will be part of a basketball doubleheader in Chicago in December.
Hendricks sharp, Cubs break loose with 4 HRs, beat Dodgers
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Hendricks dominated over eight innings and the Chicago Cubs backed him with four home runs, beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 Thursday for their eighth win in nine games.
Packers' Randall Cobb vows he'll 'never be mic'd up again'
Aaron Rodgers said the microphone allows too much information but Cobb has a more serious reason.
Former cable worker given life sentence for second murder
CHICAGO (AP) — A former cable worker already serving life behind bars for raping and killing a customer was sentenced to another life sentence for murdering a second woman who had called for cable services.
Chicago Maritime Museum gets new permanent location on river
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Maritime Museum has a new permanent location for the thousands of artifacts it uses to guide visitors through history stretching from Native American canoeists and French fur traders to steam-powered vessels and
Man ends effort to reduce sentence for murder conviction
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago man has told a judge he will serve his 45-year prison sentence for murdering his uncle.
First lady gives national medal to Chicago History Museum
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago History Museum has been recognized by first lady Michelle Obama with the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
Gov. Rauner, Rahm Emanuel trade barbs during budget impasse
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel are trading barbs amid Illinois’ budget impasse with Emanuel comparing Rauner to Donald Trump while the governor tours the state.
Yankees' Starlin Castro turns game-saving double play while blowing gum bubble
The Yankees turned one of the best double plays of the year, and Starlin Castro did it while blowing a bubble.