FBI uses UI’s campus cameras to investigate missing student
URBANA, Ill. (AP) — Investigators say surveillance cameras at the University of Illinois helped find a suspect in the disappearance of a Chinese scholar.
Teen charged in shooting death of girlfriend
CHICAGO (AP) — A suburban Chicago teenager whose girlfriend was shot to death by a gun as he held it has been arrested on a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Dr. Zac Chatteton begins his new duties as Superintendent of Farming
Former Galesburg Football Coach and Macomb and Dunlap District Principal begins a new chapter as Superintendent of Farmington District 265.
Monmouth Chamber hires Amy Patterson as Director
Amy Patterson is the new director of the Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce.
Leaderboard: Follow the first-round scores at the U.S. Women's Open
Leaderboard: Follow the first-round scores at the U.S. Women’s Open
East Timor soccer official gets life ban over fixed matches
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) The Asian Football Confederation has banned former East Timor technical director Orlando Marques Henriques for any football-related activity for life, after he accepted money to lose a match at the Southeast Asian Games
Sports court confirms Hagi's Viitorul as Romanian champion
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed Gheorghe Hagi’s club Viitorul Constanta as Romanian league champion, dismissing an appeal by runner-up FCSB to be declared the winner.
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
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All Blacks to bolster NZ teams in Super Rugby's last round
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) As many as a dozen All Blacks who played in last weekend’s third test against the British and Irish Lions will line up for either the Crusaders or Hurricanes on Saturday in a
LEADING OFF: Another day to rest as trade deadline nears
A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:
Fendrich on Tennis: 1 of Big 4 left at Wimbledon, Federer
LONDON (AP) Chants of ”Roger! Roger! Roger!” filled the early evening air at the All England Club, so after his post-match stretch, Roger Federer paused on a bridge connected to Centre Court and waved to his adoring
Heisman winner Jackson headlines start of ACC media days
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Atlantic Coast Conference won big in football in 2016. So it’s fitting the league starts its annual preseason media days by featuring reigning national champion Clemson and Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson of
Ole Miss, Auburn, South Carolina up next at SEC media days
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) Mississippi, Auburn and South Carolina will be the final three teams at SEC media days on Thursday.
US Women's Open a tough test before it even starts
The U.S. Women’s Open is living up to its reputation as the toughest test in golf. It might get easier once the tournament begins.
Morris scores twice, US beats Martinique 3-2 in Gold Cup
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Jordan Morris put the United States back on track in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Griner dunks, has 28 points to help Mercury beat Dream 89-84 (Jul 13, 2017)
PHOENIX (AP) Brittney Griner had her 10th career dunk and scored 28 points to help the Phoenix Mercury beat the Atlanta Dream 89-84 on Wednesday night.
Michelle Obama earns loud ovation from athletes at The ESPYS
LOS ANGELES (AP) Michelle Obama returned to the spotlight as a presenter at The ESPYS, drawing the loudest ovation at the awards show honoring the past year’s best athletes and moments in sports.
Morris scores twice, US beats Martinique 3-2 in Gold Cup
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Jordan Morris’ second goal of the game broke a tie in the 76th minute, and the United States edged tiny Martinique 3-2 Wednesday night in the CONCACAF Gold Cup after wasting a two-goal lead
Westbrook, Biles win athlete of year honors at The ESPYS
LOS ANGELES (AP) Russell Westbrook won best male athlete at The ESPYS, while Olympic gymnast Simone Biles earned best female athlete honors Wednesday night.
Chuck Blazer, who touched off soccer scandal, dead at 72
NEW YORK (AP) Chuck Blazer, the disgraced American soccer executive whose admissions of corruption set off a global scandal that ultimately toppled FIFA President Sepp Blatter, died Wednesday. He was 72.