Messi to extend contract with Barcelona until 2021
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Lionel Messi will play out the best remaining years of his trophy-rich career at Barcelona.
Real Madrid signs 6-year deal with French defender Hernandez
MADRID (AP) Real Madrid has signed a six-year deal with French defender Theo Hernandez after securing his transfer from rival Atletico Madrid.
Morrison says Sanchez doesn't deserve HR Derby invite
NEW YORK (AP) Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez says criticism by Tampa Bay’s Logan Morrison for his Home Run Derby invitation is misplaced.
LB Joe Giles-Harris eager to lead Duke back to a bowl game
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) Joe Giles-Harris is proud that he started 12 games as a redshirt freshman at Duke. During his sophomore year, he wants to improve on that number.
17-year-old charged in theft of FBI vehicle in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — A 17-year-old boy has been charged in the theft of an FBI vehicle that was stolen in Chicago when an agent left it running at gasoline station.
Illinois House set to vote on governor’s budget vetoes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A package of legislation aimed at ending a two-year Illinois budget standoff is heading back to the House. The House convenes Wednesday to consider overriding Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes of a $36 billion
More States Refuse Trump Commission’s Voter Data Requests
More than 20 US states, now including Maryland, Delaware and Louisiana on Monday have refused to hand over voter data to a commission established to investigate possible voter fraud. The states have deemed the information unnecessary and
Visitation, funeral set for Illinois trooper killed in crash
FARMER CITY, Ill. (AP) — A visitation and funeral are set to remember an Illinois State Police trooper who died in a vehicle crash.
Roosevelt University gets $1.4M grant to train teachers
CHICAGO (AP) — Roosevelt University in Chicago has received a $1.4 million grant to train students to be math and science teachers in high-need public schools.
Police in Illinois fatally shoot man who fired at officers
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say police in southern Illinois have fatally shot a man who fired at them after he apparently became agitated.
Illinois Humanities to open office on Edwardsville campus
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A nonprofit group that supports cultural organizations in Illinois plans to open an office in southwestern Illinois this week.
Young child’s body found after fire in vacant Markham home
MARKHAM, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a young child has been found following a fire in a vacant suburban Chicago home.
Galesburg police chief urges residents to call police if disturbed by fireworks
At Monday’s Galesburg City Council meeting Alderman Peter Schwartzman asked about what kind of fireworks were allowed in the city and what residents should do if they are being disturbed by illegal fireworks.
Senator Weaver votes against budget bills
The Illinois Senate approved the same bills that passed the House on Sunday, SB-6 and SB-9, with hopes of ending the three year budget impasse in Illinois.
Barreto’s game-ending homer sends A’s past White Sox 7-6
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Franklin Barreto homered in the ninth inning, Yonder Alonso went deep twice and the Oakland Athletics snapped a season-high six-game losing streak by beating the Chicago White Sox 7-6 on Tuesday.
Rays win reunion with Maddon, beat Cubs 6-5
CHICAGO (AP) — Tim Beckham homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays won their reunion with Joe Maddon, beating the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Tuesday.
Yelich powers Marlins past Cardinals 5-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer, Jose Urena tossed five solid innings and the Miami Marlins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 on Tuesday.
Swedish court fines 12 men after attack on Larsson's son
STOCKHOLM (AP) A Swedish court has fined 12 men between 2,000 and 11,200 kronor ($1,300) for a pitch invasion and attacking the son of then-Helsingborg coach Henrik Larsson after the team was relegated from the top division
Mount Murray is a coveted spot on Day 3 at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) Just after 10:30 a.m., the race was on to get the best spot on Mount Murray.
Messi to extend contract with Barcelona until 2021
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Lionel Messi will play out the best remaining years of his trophy-rich career at Barcelona.