Brazil AG: Spain requested arrest of former Brazil FA head
SAO PAULO (AP) Brazil’s attorney general’s office has confirmed Spanish authorities requested the arrest of former Brazilian football confederation chairman Ricardo Teixeira.
Posey's pinch hit powers Giants past Indians 5-4 (Jul 19, 2017)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Buster Posey pinch hit a two-out, two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-4 on Wednesday.
Moncada arrives with White Sox with Cuban mentor in Abreu
CHICAGO (AP) Yoan Moncada has a friend from his hometown to show him all about life in the big leagues in his new town.
Todd Frazier explains why he wants Paul O'Neill's beloved #21 jersey
New Yankee Todd Frazier grew up a huge Paul O'Neill fan and wants to wear his beloved #21 jersey when he debuts in the Bronx.
Jake Faria handed 1st loss, Rays drop road trip finale to A's
The Rays finish off their road trip with a loss to the Oakland A’s.
Sonny Gray wins 3rd straight start as A's avoid sweep (Jul 19, 2017)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Sonny Gray struck out six pitching into the seventh in what might have been his final home start in Oakland if the club tries to deal him before the trade deadline, and the Athletics
Memphis Grizzlies sign guard Mario Chalmers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Mario Chalmers, nearly 1 1/2 years after he ruptured his right Achilles tendon playing for the team.
Arenado hits 3 homers, powers Rockies past Padres 18-4 (Jul 19, 2017)
DENVER (AP) Nolan Arenado lined three homers as part of his five-hit afternoon and tied a career-high with seven RBIs, helping the Colorado Rockies complete a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres with an 18-4 victory
Utah Jazz sign forward Royce O'Neale
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah Jazz signed forward Royce O’Neale on Wednesday.
South African teams set to join Europe's Pro 12 competition
DUBLIN (AP) The two South African teams that were dropped from Super Rugby could join Europe’s Pro12 competition for its new season starting in September.
Take part in a play for the whole community
A brand new effort is launching that is designed to get more people — and, really, everyone — involved in local theatre. Lily Blouin tells Galesburg’s Evening News about “The Community Play Project,” and a meeting being
What happens when you don’t “beat the heat”
We’re told to get to a cool place, and drink plenty of water, in times like now where we’re in oppressive heat. But, what happens when we don’t? Dr. Sergio Morales with OSF St. Mary and Holy
The Latest: Sister: ‘Victim No. 24 is our brother’
CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on a yearslong effort to identify victims of John Wayne Gacy (all times local):
Preview: D-backs at Reds, 3:30 p.m., FOX Sports Arizona
Zack Greinke returns to mound, J.D. Martinez expected to be in D-backs uniform
Tina Charles' double-double lifts Liberty over Sun 96-80 (Jul 19, 2017)
NEW YORK (AP) Tina Charles had 28 points and 17 rebounds to help New York beat Connecticut 96-80 on Wednesday.
Basketball coach accused of exposing self enters plea
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) A former NBA player and current college coach accused of exposing himself on a public walking trail near Philadelphia has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
Jaguars DE Dante Fowler Jr. arrested in St. Petersburg
Dante Fowler Jr. was charged with simple battery and criminal mischief.
Wake Forest AD wants momentum of strong 2016-17 to continue
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) Wake Forest’s highest-profile teams took a collective step forward last year, and athletic director Ron Wellman hopes they can keep that momentum going in 2017-18.
Lightning re-sign forward Michael Bournival to 1-year, 2-way contract
Michael Bournival skated in 19 games for the Lightning in 2016-17.
Eager Yankees reinforcements embolden team for pennant drive
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The New York Yankees have ignited their pennant drive despite a midseason tailspin with the acquisition of power-hitting infielder Todd Frazier and power-armed relievers Tommy Kahnle and David Robertson.