Padres routed by Rangers 11-0
A.J. Griffin dominated his hometown San Diego Padres with a four-hitter for his second career shutout.
Mets-Braves rainout reset for June 10 split doubleheader
ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Braves and New York Mets have rescheduled a game postponed by rain last Thursday as part of a split day-night doubleheader on June 10.
Reynolds, Rockies rough up Cubs 10-4 in opener of DH
DENVER (AP) — Ryan Hanigan hit a two-out, bases-clearing single as part of a six-run third inning, Mark Reynolds homered for a fourth straight game and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 10-4 on Tuesday in a
Senate panel endorses abortion protections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois senators have advanced a proposal that would ensure abortion remains legal in Illinois and expand coverage for state workers and Medicaid recipients.
Mike Clevinger discusses the difference between last year's stint with Indians and now
Clev with Andre before Game 2 in Toronto.
Dold won’t seek 4th rematch for Congress with Schneider
CHICAGO (AP) — The battle between Democrat Brad Schneider and Republican Bob Dold over the 10th Congressional District seat has ended.
Man pleads guilty to carrying gun linked to boy’s slaying
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago man found in 2015 to be carrying a gun linked to the shootings of two children has pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
Baseball Capsules
DENVER (AP) Ryan Hanigan hit a two-out, bases-clearing single as part of a six-run third inning, Mark Reynolds homered for a fourth straight game and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 10-4 on Tuesday in the
Poway unveils statue in honor of Tony Gwynn
The statue was unveiled on what would have been his 57th birthday.
Meet the Gale Scholars Class of 2021
If all are successful, ten Galesburg High School students could end up graduating from Carl Sandburg College in 2023, and from Knox College in 2025, tuition free, thanks to the George Washington Gale Scholars Program. The ten
2017 Fantasy Football Rankings – Top 5 Quarterbacks
The FOX Sports fantasy department’s 2017 fantasy football quarterback rankings as of early-May.
2017 Fantasy Football Rankings – Top 5 Overall
The FOX Sports fantasy department’s top five 2017 fantasy football rankings as of early-May.
2017 Fantasy Football Rankings – Top 5 Wide Receivers
The FOX Sports fantasy department’s 2017 fantasy football wide receivers rankings as of early-May.
Griffin dominates hometown Padres 11-0, Rangers hit 3 homers (May 09, 2017)
SAN DIEGO (AP) A.J. Griffin dominated his hometown San Diego Padres with a four-hitter for his second career shutout, and Joey Gallo and Ryan Rua homered off Jered Weaver in the Texas Rangers' 11-0 victory Tuesday.
Capitals, Ducks confront Game 7 demons vs. Penguins, Oilers
Game 7 may be the most exciting phrase in sports to a lot of people. Probably not for the Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks.
Cocaine, valued at $1.125 million, found in car trunk
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Three people are in jail after Will County authorities pulled over a car and found the trunk held several bricks of cocaine with a street value of more than $1 million.
Railroad says it’s taken steps to thwart Chicago gun thieves
CHICAGO (AP) — A railway says it has implemented new security measures at a Chicago rail yard where thieves stole 150 guns in recent years, most of which ended up in the hands of drug dealers and gangs.
NIU to cut 150 positions as campus tries to reduce expenses
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois University officials say there will be 150 staff position reductions as the school tries to cut expenses.
Fraternities aim to prevent sexual assault
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — New bylaws from the University of Illinois fraternities’ governing board will require all chapters to train their members on how to intervene to prevent sexual assault.
Civic Federation urges budget with new revenues, borrowing
CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago tax policy and research group is urging Illinois lawmakers to pass a full budget instead of “piecemeal” solutions in the final weeks of the legislative session.