Yankees 1B Bird to have ankle surgery, miss 6 weeks
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird will have ankle surgery on Tuesday and is expected to miss the next six weeks.
LEADING OFF: Kershaw, Dodgers roll, Colon makes Twins debut
A look at what’s happening all around the majors Tuesday:
Farm to honor Tom Brady with corn maze in his image
PLYMPTON, Mass. (AP) A Massachusetts farm is honoring Tom Brady with a corn maze designed in his image.
Sky descend on Seattle for matchup with Storm (Jul 17, 2017)
SEATTLE — The Seattle Storm moved into the WNBA’s eighth and final playoff position with a win Saturday over Atlanta.
NC Courage hold on to top spot in NWSL
Even though Jess McDonald missed a few games with a hamstring injury, it didn’t stop her from being the North Carolina Courage’s biggest cheerleader.
Thanks to Hamlin's win at Loudon, the losing streak is over for Joe Gibbs Racing | NASCAR RACE HUB
The 'NASCAR Race Hub' crew take a look at Joe Gibbs Racing now that their 20-race winless streak is over.
Brewers' Phillips describes first career MLB homer
Milwaukee Brewers rookie Brett Philips says his first MLB homer was "madness."
Winner's Weekend: Denny Hamlin – Loudon | NASCAR RACE HUB
Denny Hamlin and crew chief Mike Wheeler recap the strategy that brought them to Victory Lane in the Overton’s 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Pirates OF Starling Marte humbled in return from suspension
PITTSBURGH (AP) Starling Marte insists he still isn’t sure exactly how the illegal steroid that cost the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder an 80-game suspension got into his system. All set to return Tuesday night, he stressed he did
Did the Home Run Derby mess up Aaron Judge's swing?
The Yankees slugger went 1-for-17 in his first weekend since winning the Home Run Derby.
Sandburg to receive MAP grant payments

Last week Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced the first payment for Illinois college’s and universities in seven months in the total of 700-million dollars.
Hidden Hills Winery nearing construction, plans to open in Spring

Hidden Hills winery hopes to begin construction in August and be open by Spring 2018.
Red Sox- Yankee Highlights

The Red Sox split the four game weekend series against the Yankees. With Sunday night’s game ending in 3-0, Jackie Bradley robbed superstar Aaron Judge of another home run at the top of the eighth. Yankees vs.
Ezekiel Elliot Involved in Bar Incident

A man was physically assaulted at a Dallas bar just before 10pm on Sunday but could not identify who assaulted him. Noe one has been arrested but the investigation is on going and includes Cowboys running back
Chicago Fatal Shootings this Weekend

Over the weekend 10 people were fatally shot in Chicago, including an anti-violence activist and a 9-year-old. There’s been a surge of rash killings in the area with a spike in shootings in recent months, mostly related
Six Women’s Stories of Sexual Harassment in Silicon Valley

Sexism and sexual harassment has run wild in the tech industry, but fear of retaliation is what holds most women back from coming forwards. Women have to chose to be subjected to constant sexual harassment or lose
Campbell announces his retirement after 17 NHL seasons

CHICAGO (AP) — Defenseman Brian Campbell is retiring at age 38 after playing 17 NHL seasons and winning the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010.
Illinois expands disaster proclamation; more floods possible
ALGONQUIN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has added Cook County to a state disaster proclamation amid flooding in the northern portion of the state and warned that evacuations could take place this week.
Illinois man gets 11 life terms in child sex assault case
GENEVA, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois man has been given 11 life sentences after he was convicted of sexually assaulting three children under age 13.
Illinois judge to rule next month on DNA in ex-Marine’s case
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — A northern Illinois judge will rule next month on whether DNA evidence can be used at the trial of a former Marine accused of fatally stabbing two girls.