Vijay Singh takes lead with 68 at windy Senior PGA
STERLING, Va. (AP) Vijay Singh shot a 4-under 68 amid wind so strong that play was temporarily halted at the Senior PGA Championship on Friday, taking a one-shot lead.
Danny Lee shoots 64 for share of Colonial lead
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Danny Lee birdied the last hole for a 6-under 64 and a share of the second-round lead Friday in the Colonial with Kevin Kisner, Webb Simpson and Scott Piercy.
Ayesha Curry shows off her rap skills, rocks a crowd with Steph and E-40
Your move, Cleveland.
Germaine de Randamie refuses to fight Cris Cyborg to defend UFC featherweight title
Germaine de Randamie is even willing to be stripped of the title.
7 people who threatened NCAA ref after Kentucky loss ID'd
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) Seven people who threatened basketball referee John Higgins after an NCAA Tournament game in March have been identified. Information on them will be referred to authorities in their jurisdictions and to the FBI’s Omaha
Draymond Green not bored by another Cavs-Dubs Finals matchup
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Draymond Green just doesn’t see the logic: How could three straight NBA Finals between Golden State and Cleveland possibly be boring?
A closer's mindset: Cody Allen discusses one of the toughest roles in baseball
Allen on following the advice Tito gave him.
Tito talks rain delay, offers update on Corey Kluber
The Tribe skipper before the weekend against Kansas City.
Cavs-Warriors Part III joins past championship trilogies
It never happened between Magic Johnson’s Lakers and Larry Bird’s Celtics. Same for Michael Jordan and Karl Malone or Jerry West and Bill Russell.
Summer warning: “If you feel a shock, swim away from the dock”
The unofficial start to summer is this weekend, and the nice weather may lend itself to swimming in lakes and pools, among other places. But, stories have been in the national news lately about injuries and fatalities
Illinois men accused of sexually assaulting New Mexico girl
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say two Illinois men have been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl when she lived in New Mexico.
$5 million bond set for man charged in death of Peoria woman
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) — Bond has been set at $5 million for a central Illinois man charged in the death of a Peoria woman.
DCFS releases report that examined dead toddler’s case file
CHICAGO (AP) — The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has released a report reviewing the agency’s actions leading up to the death of a 1-year-old.
On the road again: 3 cites, 11 days and 10,000 pounds of luggage
Just your routine 3-city, 11-day road trip for Roger Riley and Arizona Diamondbacks equipment staff: 10,000 pounds and 200 pieces of luggage.
Rauner speaks on need for property tax “relief”
Local school district superintendents are against it, as you’ve heard this week. But, Governor Bruce Rauner still wants a proposed property tax freeze — or, as he calls it, property tax “relief.” Rauner spoke about the issue
Wading pools not opening yet
There are have been plenty of natural wading pools following storms of recent weeks, but the ones that the city Galesburg actually built for youth to use aren’t yet ready to go.
Developer pleads guilty to federal wire fraud
A well-known Quad Cities developer who at one point wanted to put a hotel up in Galesburg has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering.
Woman rescued from Montana woods feared bears, ate lilies
CHICAGO (AP) — A 23-year-old woman rescued after a week lost in the Montana wilderness says she hesitated to retrace her path after seeing bear tracks over her old footprints.
Governor grants 5 clemency petitions, rejects 197
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has granted five petitions for clemency and denied 197 others.
Lawmakers pass workers’ compensation measures
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Legislation aimed at reducing the cost of workers’ compensation insurance for Illinois employers has won Senate approval.