Cubs' Lackey on ump: 'He missed the pitch'
Cubs pitcher John Lackey says umpire Jordan Baker “missed the pitch” — and that Cardinals batter Carlos Martinez knew it. “He almost walked to the grass. He knew he was out.” One pitch and RBI single later,
Lightning hit ground running as training camp opens
The Tampa Bay Lightning has an up-tempo and fast-paced first day of training camp Friday.
New-look Coyotes excited for a new season
With a lot of new faces on the roster and a new coaching staff led by Rick Tocchet, the Coyotes are excited for the start of a new season.
Ameren to farmers: stay safe on the farm
Ameren is one of the agencies marking “Farm Safety Week” next week. Craig Gilson, Senior Director of Division Operations for Ameren Illinois, talks about how farmers can stay safe during the harvest with Will Stevenson on “Galesburg’s
Wild training camp begins, minus Parise
Zach Parise is considered day to day with a back injury as the Wild reconvene for training camp
Day takes a baby step with a big round at BMW Championship
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Jason Day made his first hole-in-one in nine years, shot a 6-under 65 and goes into the weekend at the BMW Championship with a chance to end 16 months without a victory.
Pelicans add veteran free agent G Tony Allen to the roster
METAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Pelicans have signed free agent guard Tony Allen for the upcoming season.
Dixon within striking distance of 5th IndyCar championship
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) The IndyCar season title was by no stretch a lock for Josef Newgarden. But when he hit the exit wall to pit road at Watkins Glen, it blew the championship race wide open and
Raiders give left tackle Donald Penn $21 million extension
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders signed offensive lineman Donald Penn to a $21 million, two-year extension, ensuring the Pro Bowl left tackle will remain with the team through the 2019 season.
Aaron Donald's return keeps Rams defense focused
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams dominated on defense in their season opener, returning two interceptions for touchdowns and allowing 225 yards.
Summer's over; Champion Penguins warily eye “Three-peat”
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) A month. That’s it. That’s all the down time Sidney Crosby afforded himself following one of the more dominant runs in hockey history.
Developer sentenced to prison
A Quad Cities-based developer that promised, but never delivered a hotel as part of the business expansion on North Seminary Street in Galesburg – and who still faces legal action because of it – is going to
Illinois Attorney General won’t seek re-election in 2018
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says she’s not seeking re-election for a fifth term.
Jalen Ramsey questionable for Jaguars home opener vs. Titans
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey missed a third consecutive day of practice Friday and was listed as questionable for the team’s home opener.
No. 9 Cowboys take air show east to Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) Oklahoma State’s offensive playbook can get complex. It just didn’t look that way last year when the Cowboys faced Pittsburgh.
Sports slowly returning to the fields around Florida
Sports teams around the Sunshine State hope to take people’s minds off their problems as they return to playing fields around Florida.
Rutgers and Morgan State look to get first win of season
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) This was the season that Rutgers was supposed to take the next step under second-year coach Chris Ash.
Personal connections exist beyond the field in the SDSU-Stanford matchup
Mikah Holder and Christian Chapman talk about their connections on the opposite side of the ball Saturday.
Film Breakdown: Rashaad Penny's 95-yard TD run and 99-yard KO return at ASU
Penny took home national recognition for his performance at Arizona State.
Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey questionable to play against Titans
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey missed a third consecutive day of practice Friday and was listed as questionable for the team’s home opener against Tennessee.