E. coli bacteria found in drinking water at US Open
ERIN, Wis. (AP) Health officials say E. coli bacteria have been found in a drinking water station at Erin Hills golf course where the U.S. Open is underway, but there have been no reports of illness.
FIFA targets gay slurs by Chile, Mexico fans in Russia
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) In a bid to rid the World Cup of gay slurs, FIFA will get tough with Latin American fans in Russia.
William E. Christensen
William Edmund “Bill” Christensen, 81, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Wednesday June 14, 2017 at Butterworth-Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. William was born January 10, 1936, in Hart, Michigan, the son of August T. and Jean (Gathercoal)
Henn House Barbacue cuts the ribbon on new food truck
Fans of smoked meats and barbecue well enjoy hearing the good news, Henn House Barbecue is now running full time and will have food available for sale from their new food truck.
Kennedy searching for elusive first win as Royals face Angels
Kansas City Royals — Los Angeles Angeles
5 things to know about Portugal at the Confederations Cup
Here’s what you should know about the reigning European champs.
Cardinals, Orioles both searching for direction heading into series
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Swiss prosecutors confirm about 25 FIFA investigations
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) About 25 separate investigations of suspected corruption linked to FIFA and World Cup bidding are being led by federal prosecutors in Switzerland, the country’s office for the attorney general said Friday.
High-altitude runner Kilian Jornet conquers Everest, twice
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Their bodies and brains ravaged by the oxygen-scarce heights of the Himalayas, even the hardiest few who scale the treacherous slopes of Mount Everest cut short celebrations for some well-deserved rest.
New Zealand beats Samoa 78-0, gears up for Lions
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) New Zealand shook off cobwebs after six months of inactivity with a 78-0 win over Samoa on Friday, scoring 12 tries and sending a message about attacking intent to the British and Irish
NBA rumors: Paul George committed to Pacers for next season
All the latest news and rumors from around the league.
Preview: Brewers vs. Padres
It’ll be up to Junior Guerra to set the tone as he takes the mound for his sixth start of the season
NBA Free Agency: Options for Paul Millsap after Atlanta Hawks' comments
It doesn't appear as though the Atlanta Hawks are going to offer Paul Millsap a max contract. Which other teams might Millsap consider signing with?At 32 years of age, Atlanta Hawks power forward Paul Millsap is one
Woman dies after Champions League stampede on June 3
ROME (AP) The city of Turin has declared a day of mourning following the death of one of the 1,500 people injured during a stampede of fans watching the Champions League final in a city square.
Braves' Newcomb hopes to impress again vs. Marlins (Jun 16, 2017)
ATLANTA — Sean Newcomb’s error contributed to a loss in his major league debut Saturday against the New York Mets, but otherwise the left-hander couldn’t have impressed the Atlanta Braves any more.
Struggling Orioles return home to host Cardinals (Jun 16, 2017)
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles return home after a disastrous eight-game road trip where they dropped seven of eight and fell into a tie with the Toronto Blue Jays at the bottom of the American League East.
Royals roll to 5th straight win by beating Angels 7-2 (Jun 15, 2017)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Lorenzo Cain and Alex Gordon hit solo home runs and the Kansas City Royals picked up their fifth consecutive victory, defeating the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on Thursday night.
Tapia's RBI single in ninth lifts Rockies past Giants, 10-9 (Jun 15, 2017)
DENVER (AP) Raimel Tapia hit a run-scoring single in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies recovered from blowing a late lead to beat the San Francisco Giants 10-9 on Thursday night.
Sparks holds on to beat winless Stars 80-75 (Jun 16, 2017)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Candace Parker scored 20 points, Chelsea Gray added 19 and the Los Angeles Sparks held off the winless San Antonio Stars, 80-75 on Thursday night.
Phillies set to entertain red-hot Diamondbacks (Jun 16, 2017)
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola was well on his way to following up his best start of the season — and perhaps the finest of his young career — with another solid outing Sunday in St.