Abreu leads White Sox HR parade in 9-3 rout of Mariners
CHICAGO (AP) — Jose Abreu hit the first of four White Sox home runs and Jose Quintana threw 7 2/3 solid innings to lead Chicago past the Seattle Mariners 9-3 on Saturday night.
Urias matures on mound in Dodgers’ 3-2 win over Cubs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Julio Urias allowed one run over six innings, Corey Seager set a Dodgers franchise record for a shortstop with his 23rd home run and Los Angeles defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Saturday
Smith, Chiefs look sharp in 23-7 victory over Bears
CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Smith was sharp in leading three scoring drives in the first half and the Kansas City Chiefs got a 23-7 preseason victory over the Chicago Bears on Saturday.
Detroit RF says umpire who ejected four Tigers was 'having a bad day'
Home plate umpire Mike Everitt was in no mood to debate strike calls Saturday.
Lewis Hamilton rallies from 21st to 3rd in Belgian GP
A red flag early on helped Lewis Hamilton finish on the podium after starting on the back row at Sunday’s Belgian GP.
Nationals surrender a run on a botched intentional walk
Oops.
Athletics rally for 2 runs in 8th, edge Cardinals 3-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Khris Davis hustled home on an infield grounder in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied for two runs, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 Saturday night.
University of Illinois game time texting system rarely used
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Public records show that the University of Illinois athletic department’s security program for fans to anonymously report incidents at football and basketball games via text isn’t used frequently.
Southern Illinois highway named for fallen Green Beret
HIGHLAND, Ill. (AP) — A roadway through a rural stretch of southern Illinois has been named for a 33-year-old Green Beret killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in 2008.
Elections board appeals ruling on independent candidate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois State Board of Elections is appealing a lower court ruling that independent congressional candidate David Gill may appear on the November ballot.
Two dead, one hurt in Chicago house fire; arson suspected
CHICAGO (AP) — Two people have died and a 58-year-old man is critically injured after a Chicago house fire that authorities are investigating as a possible arson.
Everything you need to know about the Pure Michigan 400
Here’s what you need to know to get ready for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
Daniel Ricciardo makes Mark Webber drink out of his shoe
It’s an Aussie thing…
The first time is the sweetest, especially when it happens twice
A rare NASCAR double-header saw double the first-time winners Saturday at Road America and Michigan International Speedway.
Nico Rosberg wins in Belgium, closes in on Hamilton in title fight
Nico Rosberg took his sixth win of the season Sunday at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.
Special report: Local media talk the impact and issue of web, social media comments
Lessening hate speech, but allowing free speech. Monitoring for bullying and harassment, yet producing news content in a timely manner.
After 11 straight hits, double play ends Dustin Pedroia's bid for history
A 12th straight hit would have tied an MLB record
Gary Sanchez's scorching start with Yankees now includes an MLB record
Nobody’s ever reached 11 home runs this quickly
4 fights to make after UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Condit
Demian Maia has earned a title shot, we know that for sure.
Demian Maia wants title shot ahead of Stephen 'Wonderboy' Thompson
Demian Maia states his case to get the next crack at Tyron Woodley