Cowboys' Byron Jones eyeing interceptions in 3rd season
OXNARD, Calif. (AP) Dallas safety Byron Jones caught bouncing tennis balls and tracked baseballs from the outfield of minor league batting practice during the offseason.
Sandburg students riding city buses for free
Earlier this month it was announced that Carl Sandburg College and Galesburg Transit were partnering in a pilot program to allow current CSC students to ride city buses for free.
Rangers trade Darvish to Dodgers
Rangers trade Darvish to Dodgers
Family, daughter of Jose Fernandez visit Marlins Park for 1st time since his death
Monday would have been Jose Fernandez’s 25th birthday.
Duke Johnson receiving increased role in Browns' offense
BEREA, Ohio (AP) Running back Duke Johnson has never backed down from a challenge.
No surprises in England squad for 4th test vs South Africa
LONDON (AP) England is keeping a virtually unchanged squad ahead of the fourth cricket test against South Africa at Old Trafford.
Mike Williams' injury doesn't crush the Chargers, but it is alarming
The Chargers’ 1st round pick could miss the season.
After the first day of training camp, what city are the Chargers fighting for?
The Chargers seem to be “fighting for” whatever city they are currently in.
UAB Blazers finally get to prepare for a game again
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) The UAB Blazers suited up, worked out and showered in their new football building. They practiced on new turf fields under a pavilion that shielded them from the Alabama sun.
Royals begin dealing to set up one more postseason run
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) One month into the season, the thought among baseball insiders was that the Kansas City Royals would be among the most active teams in the American League at the July 31 trade deadline.
Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi evaluated for possible concussion after practice
Jay Ajayi walked off the field accompanied by training after several collisions.
The Latest: School funding talks break down, showdown likely
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on Illinois lawmakers’ efforts to approve school funding legislation before the new academic year begins (all times local):
Erickson: Special Election will be needed for County Board replacement
The person Knox County Democrats want to replace District Three Democrat Mike Nelson on the Knox County Board may or may not have the job for as long as she wants it.
Lynn, Martinez lead Cardinals over Diamondbacks 3-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lance Lynn threw six strong innings and Jose Martinez homered and drove in three runs as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 Sunday for their fifth win in seven games.
White Sox snap Indians’ 9-game win streak on Davidson homer
CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Davidson hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth, and the Chicago White Sox snapped a seven-game home losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.
Caratini connects on 1st career HR, Cubs beat Brewers 4-2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Victor Caratini hit his first career home run, a solo shot that broke a tie in the seventh and backed John Lackey’s solid six-inning start to help the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2
Royals get OF Cabrera from White Sox for 2 minor leaguers
BOSTON (AP) — Looking to bolster their offense for a run for a playoff spot, the Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Melky Cabrera from the Chicago White Sox on Sunday for two minor-league pitchers.
’13 Reasons’ might have triggered suicide searches online
CHICAGO (AP) — A popular TV series about a teen’s suicide may have prompted a surge in online searches for suicide, including how to do it.
Central Illinois hospital offers delayed baths for newborns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A hospital in central Illinois is offering delayed first baths for healthy newborns as part of a low-tech approach to infant care.
Danville daycare where child drowned surrenders license
DANVILLE, Ill. (AP) — An eastern Illinois daycare center where a 4-year-old girl drowned in a pool last September has surrendered its license to the state.