The Latest: Ill. House votes on school-veto override Aug. 23
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Latest on Illinois House debate over public school funding legislation (all times local):
Packers' Martellus Bennett, the 'quarterback whisperer'
Tight end Martellus Bennett is confident he and Aaron Rodgers will be on the same page despite limited reps together
Alex Gordon 9th inning RBI single, Royals win 7-6
Alex Gordon hits an RBI single in the top of the 9th inning, and Alcides Escobar scores. The Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 7-6.
Austin Hedges on Clayton Richards' complete game shutout over the Phillies
Hedges has caught both of Richard’s complete games this season.
Wil Myers on his record-setting 3 stolen base inning
Myers was able to steal 3 bases in 1 inning against the Phillies.
Richard shutout, Myers 3 SBs in inning, Padres top Phils 3-0
Clayton Richard pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout since 2012 and Wil Myers stole three bases in an inning.
Savage is Houston's starting QB, but Watson impressing early
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) Tom Savage is Houston’s starting quarterback for now, but coach Bill O’Brien is keeping a keen eye on rookie Deshaun Watson, charting his progress as the Texans prepare for their season opener.
Wisconsin cracks the Top 10 in Joel Klatt's Preseason Poll | FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Paul Chryst has the Badgers poised for a run in 2017
Broncos LB Von Miller returns to scene of Super Bowl MVP
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Von Miller had some pretty good flashbacks when he arrived at Levi’s Stadium for the first time since winning the Super Bowl MVP here just over 18 months ago.
Richard shutout, Myers 3 SBs in inning, Padres top Phils 3-0 (Aug 16, 2017)
SAN DIEGO (AP) Clayton Richard pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout since 2012 and Wil Myers stole three bases in an inning as the San Diego Padres blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 Wednesday for a three-game
Napoli beats 9-man Nice 2-0, closes in on Champions League
Dries Mertens started this season where he left off the last, setting Napoli on its way to a 2-0 win over nine-man Nice in the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday.
Tourism chief: solar eclipse is good for Illinois
It’s especially a big deal for southern Illinois, but Illinois Tourism Director Cory Jobe says next Monday’s solar eclipse is a good thing for all of Illinois from his standpoint. Jobe talks about it with Will Stevenson
Superintendent Wilder on Knoxville’s start to the new school year
While classes started Tuesday for man area school districts, Knoxville’s started Wednesday with kids showing up to the various facilities in town.
Lombard Jr. High partners with Bridgeway in acquiring mental health professional.
Lombard Principal Nick Sutton saw a need during last year’s school year to address some counseling and mental health issues within the school.
Former Angels pitcher Jered Weaver announces retirement from baseball
Weaver pitched 11 seasons with the Angels before moving to the Padres last offseason
Jered Weaver announces retirement
Jered Weaver today announced that he has retired from Major League Baseball following a playing career that spanned 12 seasons.
Matuidi having a medical at Juventus ahead of move from PSG
TURIN, Italy (AP) Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi was having a medical at Juventus on Wednesday ahead of a potential move to the Serie A club.
The 313: Second chances
No sophomore slump here.
Paulie Malignaggi on Conor McGregor: 'If he looks decent, yeahm I'll get in there and kick his ass'
Paulie Malignaggi joins Colin Cowherd to discuss a potential fight with Conor McGregor.
Jaguars QB Blake Bortles facing more scrutiny during camp
Blake Bortles’ mistakes are mostly magnified. His successes are often overlooked. His daily practice stats have become a social media staple.