Toronto FC aims to remain hot versus D.C. United (Jun 17, 2017)
A well-rested Toronto FC team will look to maintain its lead in the Eastern Conference against last-place D.C. United at BMO Field on Saturday night.
Whitecaps' Williams charged with assault in domestic case
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Vancouver Whitecaps defender Sheanon Williams was suspended by Major League Soccer on Friday, a day after he was arrested and charged with assault in a domestic case.
Neymar can't help but laugh at Antoine Griezmann's questionable new hairstyle choice
Griezmann presented his bold new hairdo on Instagram.
Cameron Champ not playing like an amateur at US Open
ERIN, Wis. (AP) Cameron Champ is one of the longest hitters at the U.S. Open. He keeps to himself while he plays. There is a quiet confidence about him as he makes his way around Erin Hills.
Spieth to caddie after chip to 3 ft: 'That was a mistake'
Despite chipping to within a few feet up the cup, Jordan Spieth wasn’t satisfied with his effort on the 12th hole.
Ducks confirm they will buyout the contract of defenseman Simon Després
Després played just one game last season due to a head injury.
Well-rested Whitecaps set for home tilt vs. FC Dallas (Jun 17, 2017)
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC return home after a week off to play FC Dallas in a matchup of two of the better MLS Western Conference teams on Saturday night.
John Brebbia credits family for keeping him determined to reach major leagues
St. Louis Cardinals rookie reliever John Brebbia, who spent two years playing independent ball, credits his family for keeping him determined to reach the majors: “They pushed me to keep doing it, to keep going.”
Sports hernias putting strain on hockey players of all ages
Months removed from sports hernia and hip surgeries, Claude Giroux still didn’t feel like himself.
Marlins activate Justin Bour; Martin Prado, Adeiny Hechavarria begin rehab assignments
First baseman Justin Bour missed eight games with a bruised left ankle.
Central Illinois poultry firm operates amid corn, soybeans
PETERSBURG, Ill. (AP) — The owner of a poultry business operating in the heart of central Illinois’ corn and soybean country says he hopes future farmers will also consider specialty farming.
2 girls shot on Chicago playground
CHICAGO (AP) — Two children have been shot at an elementary school playground in Chicago.
The Latest: House will gauge support for Senate budget plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on the Illinois Senate president’s call for House action on a budget (all times local):
Illinois residents grieve over fatal van-train collision
PANA, Ill. (AP) — Residents of a central Illinois city are mourning after five elderly residents were killed when a freight train struck their minivan.
Vegas man named in Illinois case hit with child sex charges
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man suspected of killing his young daughter, leaving the body in an abandoned property in Illinois and forcing his wife into prostitution in Las Vegas has been charged with 34 counts of child
BNSF to award Galesburg community award
Burlington Northern Santa Fe will be presenting the city of Galesburg with a special award on Monday.
Chicago ethics board finds 2 illegally lobbied mayor
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Board of Ethics has found that business executive and an alderman’s husband illegally lobbied Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
11-year-old suburban Chicago boy charged with sexual assault
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (AP) — Police in the northwest Chicago suburbs say an 11-year-old boy has been charged with sexually assaulting another minor.
Outgoing NIU president to get $600,000 severance deal
DEKALB, Ill. (AP) — Northern Illinois University will pay President Doug Baker about $600,000 plus benefits when he steps down later this month.
Man gets 45 years for sexually assaulting foster child
GENEVA, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for sexually assaulting a foster child.