Cubs searching for last year's magic entering set with Orioles (Jul 14, 2017)
BALTIMORE — The world champion Chicago Cubs and the Baltimore Orioles both struggled throughout the first half of the 2017 season. Both teams will be hoping to start the second part on a better note when they
SEC will roll out impressive group of young quarterbacks
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley vividly remembers the hit that welcomed him to the Southeastern Conference.
Cardinals, Pirates enter series with sights on Brewers (Jul 14, 2017)
PITTSBURGH — The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates begin the unofficial second half of the season in the same boat.
Revered Wimbledon is to tennis what the Masters is to golf
LONDON (AP) When Masters champion Sergio Garcia sat in the Royal Box at Wimbledon last week, he showed up in his green jacket from Augusta National. Seemed fitting.
Egyptian coach suspended as row over Qatar reaches soccer
The diplomatic row over Qatar has reached soccer.
Dak confident Cowboys will repeat as NFC East champs
Dak Prescott ready to lead Dallas to another NFC East title
Sooners without Stoops still preseason pick to win Big 12
Oklahoma is the preseason favorite to win another Big 12 title
Dak Prescott confident Cowboys will win NFC East again
Dak Prescott ready to lead Dallas to another NFC East title
Bustos talks about USDA lab remaining open, Middle East trip, state budget
Democratic U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos and Republican U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood say they were able to save the USDA agricultural testing lab in Peoria from closure as part of a federal budget — at least for now.
Power shrugs off rain worries for IndyCar Toronto
TORONTO (AP) A little rain at the IndyCar race in Toronto this weekend wouldn’t bother Will Power.
Hurricanes: Owner Karmanos considers offer to sell team
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. is considering selling the NHL team.
Former Galesburg officer passes away at age 42
A former Galesburg police officer has lost his battle with cancer.
Correction: MLS-Around Major League Soccer story
ATLANTA (AP) In a story July 12 about MLS attendance, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Minnesota United FC’s average home attendance is 12,260. Minnesota United FC’s average home attendance is 19,960.
Nationals declare 'major legal victory' after court ruling
An appeals court has ruled that a committee of Major League Baseball owners and executives can determine the amount of rights fees the Washington Nationals can earn from television broadcasts of their games.
China's Shanshan Feng takes early lead in US Women's Open
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) Shanshan Feng of China shot a bogey-free 6-under 66 and took a two-stroke lead early in the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open at a quiet Trump National Golf Club.
AP source: Knicks, Rockets talking, no Anthony deal imminent
NEW YORK (AP) The New York Knicks and Houston Rockets are still trying to work out a deal involving Carmelo Anthony, though it may take some time – if it happens.
Central Arkansas, Sam Houston headline All-Southland picks
(STATS) – People outside the Southland Conference might be conceding a championship repeat by FCS national power Sam Houston State, but the talent across the conference suggests the title race is worth a second look.
Duminy dropped as South Africa makes changes for 2nd test
NOTTINGHAM, England (AP) JP Duminy will be dropped by South Africa for the second test against England that starts on Friday at Trent Bridge as part of three changes from the loss at Lord’s last week.
Minnesota Twins 2017 first-half awards
As the second half gets ready to begin, we hand out hardware from the first half of the Minnesota Twins’ season.
Sooners without Stoops still preseason pick to win Big 12
IRVING, Texas (AP) Oklahoma is the preseason favorite to win another Big 12 title after coach Bob Stoops’ surprise retirement.