State GOP lawmakers seek to repeal Cook County beverage tax
CHICAGO (AP) — Republican state legislators from around Chicago are pitching a plan to repeal the new sweetened beverage tax in Cook County.
17-year-old convicted of Illinois student’s beating death
CARLYLE, Ill. (AP) — A 17-year-old boy has been convicted of fatally punching a southern Illinois high school senior during a party last spring.
BUNDESLIGA 2017-18: 5 key players signed in the offseason
BERLIN (AP) Here’s a look at five offseason signings to watch in the upcoming Bundesliga season:
Massachusetts city wants to lure PawSox from Rhode Island
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) A Massachusetts city has overwhelmingly passed a resolution directing the city manager to try and bring the Pawtucket Red Sox from Rhode Island.
Dodgers' Darvish pitches for home crowd vs. White Sox (Aug 16, 2017)
LOS ANGELES — What a day Wednesday is expected to be for Yu Darvish.
Rockies' Gray feels right at home versus Braves (Aug 16, 2017)
DENVER — Convinced that his slider finally is the vaunted weapon it was last season, the Colorado Rockies’ Jon Gray will start Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves, seeking to remain unbeaten at Coors Field this year.
Indians' Santana aims to stay hot at Twins' park (Aug 16, 2017)
MINNEAPOLIS — Carlos Santana enjoys hitting at Target Field — or at least that is what the stats indicate.
Reds hope to mount offense against Cubs' Lackey (Aug 16, 2017)
CHICAGO — Given the deficit by which they lost to begin their visit to Wrigley Field, the Cincinnati Reds could have allowed their four-game series with the defending World Series champions to slip away before it really
Gallo on a roll as Rangers host Tigers (Aug 16, 2017)
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Tigers and Rangers conclude a three-game series Wednesday with 33-year-old pitchers — Detroit right-hander Anibal Sanchez and Texas lefty Cole Hamels — facing off in the rubber match.
Red Sox vie for season series sweep of Cardinals (Aug 16, 2017)
BOSTON — Back in May, Boston’s Eduardo Rodriguez and St. Louis’ Lance Lynn faced each other when the Red Sox and Cardinals squared off at Busch Stadium in the first of four games this year between the
Yanks could be without Chapman for Game 3 vs. Mets (Aug 16, 2017)
NEW YORK — If the New York Yankees hold a close lead over the New York Mets on Wednesday night at Citi Field, there might be some concern about Aroldis Chapman.
Rays hope to build on breakout game vs. Jays (Aug 16, 2017)
TORONTO — After a prolonged team slump, the Tampa Bay Rays suddenly were hitting again Tuesday in a 6-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Albers earns 1st win in 4 years, Mariners top Orioles 3-1 (Aug 15, 2017)
SEATTLE (AP) Andrew Albers earned his first major league win in four years, pitching five effective innings as the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Tuesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Spangenberg's 4 RBIs lift Padres past Phillies 8-4 (Aug 15, 2017)
SAN DIEGO (AP) Corey Spangenberg homered and had a career-high four RBIs and Dinelson Lamet threw seven strong innings as the San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4 on Tuesday night.
Union appeals Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott's 6-game suspension
Union appeals Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott’s 6-game suspension
Could AT&T Stadium, Cotton Bowl host World Cup 2026 matches?
World Cup committee seeks bids from 44 cities
Rangers hit 3 homers off Verlander in 10-4 win over Tigers
Rangers hit 3 homers off Verlander in 10-4 win over Tigers
Newcomb's quality start one of many bright spots for Braves in 4-3 win over Rockies
Atlanta Braves beat Rockies in Colorado for first time since 2014.
Cardinals receiving corps gets much-needed boost from Jaron Brown
After recovering from torn ACL, Brown has emerged as top Cardinals’ receiver not named Larry Fitzgerald
Watch Nick Markakis crush his seventh home run of the season at Coors Field
Nick Markakis goes deeeeeeeep.