Illinois employees under investigation for derogatory emails
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois officials are investigating a longtime state investigator whose personal email has been the source of racist, sexist and anti-gay emails.
High waves prompts warning to stay out of Lake Michigan
CHICAGO (AP) — The chance of high, life-threatening waves has officials warning people in the Chicago area to stay out of Lake Michigan. A Beach Hazards Statement was issued early Monday morning for area beaches by the National
Grichuk, Leake lead Cardinals to an 8-2 win over Rockies
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer, Mike Leake pitched seven scoreless innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 8-2 on Monday night.
White Sox end 9-game slide with 3-1 win over Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Adam Engel and Matt Davidson homered and the White Sox snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the crosstown rival Cubs at Wrigley Field on Monday.
Bears’ Freeman rushes to save man with Heimlich maneuver
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Chicago Bears linebacker Jerrell Freeman saved a man from choking at a Texas airport over the weekend.
Laun Dunn settles in as United Way Director
Laun Dunn moved from Coal Township, Pennsylvania last month to become United Way of Knox County’s new Executive Director.
Twins drop to .500 after 6-4 loss to Dodgers
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers allowed a three-run homer to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Cody Bellinger in a 6-4 loss
Bellinger three-run homer leads Dodgers past Twins, 6-4 (Jul 24, 2017)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Cody Bellinger continued his super rookie season, drilling a three-run homer in the eighth inning to rally the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.
2018 Commonwealth Games chief joins rugby league commission
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) Peter Beattie, the chairman of the 2018 Commonwealth Games organizing committee and a former Queensland state premier, is one of two additions to the Australian Rugby League Commission.
Grichuk homers for fourth straight game as Cardinals defeat Rockies 8-2
The Cardinals hit three home runs in an 8-2 win over the Rockies on Monday.
DeGrom wins 8th straight start, Mets hold off Padres 5-3 (Jul 24, 2017)
SAN DIEGO (AP) Jacob deGrom won his eighth straight start and the New York Mets held on when pinch-hitter Jabari Blash’s bid for a game-winning home run was barely foul, beating the San Diego Padres 5-3 Monday.
Paxton, Seager pace Mariners past Red Sox, 4-0 (Jul 24, 2017)
SEATTLE (AP) James Paxton allowed four singles over seven innings to win his fifth consecutive start in July and Kyle Seager homered to pace the Seattle Mariners to a 4-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on
Perez, Moustakas' extra-innings homers lift Royals to 5-3 win over Tigers
The Royals won their sixth straight game on Monday night.
Altuve 4 hits for 2nd day in row, Astros rout Phillies 13-4 (Jul 24, 2017)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Jose Altuve had two doubles and two singles, stretched his sizzling hitting streak to 16 games and helped the Houston Astros rout the Philadelphia Phillies 13-4 Monday night.
Dak Prescott on embracing leadership role
Dak Prescott on embracing leadership role
Amazing how things have changed at Cowboys QB in one year
Amazing how things have changed at Cowboys QB in one year