Montgomery homers as Cubs beat Braves 8-2 for 6th straight
ATLANTA (AP) — Mike Montgomery hit his first home run and allowed two hits and one run in six innings to lead the streaking Chicago Cubs to an 8-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.
Chicago Bears sign QB and top pick Mitchell Trubisky
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have signed quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, their first-round draft pick and the No. 2 overall selection in April.
Finance committee approves notary fees for county clerk’s office

It was business as usual for the Knox County finance committee at last night’s meeting.
Froome aiming for Tour stage win in final day in the Alps
COL DE L’IZOARD, France (AP) Chris Froome and his rivals compete in the ultimate Alpine race of this year’s Tour de France, a grueling 179.5-kilometer (111.5-mile) ride up to the Col d’Izoard.
Henry County welcomes new Sheriff Kerry Loncka

Henry County Sheriff Jim Padilla announced his resignation from the department May 28th during a Henry County Board meeting.
Amid felony trial, Mark Rogers reinstated as A-town’s Technology Director
Mark Rogers the Abingdon-Avon Technology Director who has been on administrative leave for over a year stemming from charges of felony eavesdropping has been reinstated to his position with the school district.
Report: Dartmouth women's team gets probation for hazing
HANOVER, N.H. (AP) A Dartmouth College women’s sports team has been placed on probation for a year for violating the school’s hazing policy.
Villar appears before judge after arrest in corruption probe
MADRID (AP) The president of the Spanish Football Federation, his son, and two other officials will appear before a judge on Thursday, two days after being arrested in an anti-corruption probe.
Villar appears before judge after arrest in corruption probe
MADRID (AP) The president of the Spanish Football Federation, his son, and two other officials will appear before a judge on Thursday, two days after being arrested in an anti-corruption probe.
IAAF clears 8 more Russian athletes to compete, declines 53
MONACO (AP) The IAAF says its doping panel has cleared eight more Russian track and field athletes to compete internationally as neutrals, and refused 53 other applications.
The Latest: Half field out on tough Birkdale course
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) The Latest on the British Open (all times local):
The Latest: Journeyman Manley has the early clubhouse lead
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) The Latest on the British Open (all times local):
11 key players in OJ Simpson's parole hearing in Nevada
LOVELOCK, Nev. (AP) The Nevada parole board members who will decide if O.J. Simpson gets released from prison have experience in law enforcement, prisons, probation and social work.
Key events in OJ Simpson's fall from sports hero, movie star
LAS VEGAS (AP) O.J. Simpson’s story represents one of the most dramatic falls from grace in the history of American pop culture.
OJ Simpson making case for his freedom on live TV
LOVELOCK, Nev. (AP) Former football star and convicted felon O.J. Simpson will command the world’s attention once again Thursday when he pleads for his freedom on live TV.
Tony Tchani scores in Whitecaps' 1-0 victory over Galaxy (Jul 19, 2017)
CARSON, Calif. (AP) Tony Tchani headed in his second goal of the season midway through the second half and the Vancouver Whitecaps hung on for a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday night.
Meyer, 2 relievers throw 1-hitter in Angels' 7-0 win (Jul 19, 2017)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Right-hander Alex Meyer allowed only one hit in seven innings, and Mike Trout and C.J. Cron hit two-run homers to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-0 victory Wednesday night that snapped the
Trout homers for second straight night in Angels 7-0 win over Nationals
Trout homers for second straight night in Angels 7-0 win over Nationals
Mercy! Reds' Iglesias hits 101 MPH to strike out Goldschmidt
The Reds closer sets down one of the best sluggers in baseball with straight heat.
Joao Plata scores twice, Real Salt Lake beats Timbers 4-1 (Jul 19, 2017)
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Joao Plata scored twice and Kyle Beckerman added a goal before receiving a red card in Real Salt Lake’s 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Wednesday night.