Peoria police fatally shoot suspect in bank robbery
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Peoria police say a bank robbery suspect was shot and killed amid gunfire from officers after an hours-long standoff.
Cubs rally in 9th, beat Brewers 5-3 in 10th to extend lead
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Javier Baez grounded a tying single with two outs in the ninth inning, Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer in the 10th and the Chicago Cubs widened their NL Central lead over Milwaukee, beating
White Sox bullpen covers 8 2/3 innings to beat Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Chris Volstad and Chicago’s bullpen covered 8 2/3 innings after starter Carson Fulmer left with a blister, and the White Sox beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Thursday night.
Fowler delivers again as Martinez, Cardinals beat Reds 8-5
CINCINNATI (AP) — Dexter Fowler delivered again, getting three hits and driving in two runs as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame Scott Schebler’s two home runs to beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-5 Thursday night for a three-game
Jay Z turns down Super Bowl Halftime Show – was it because of Colin Kaepernick?
What was the real reason Jay Z turned down the NFL?
Banned from tennis, Nastase starts new career as diplomat
PRAGUE (AP) Ilie Nastase is taking on a new role as a diplomat for the Czech Republic.
4 Lions players omitted from England rugby training camp
LONDON (AP) Four players who toured New Zealand with the British and Irish Lions have been omitted from the latest England squad selected for an early-season training camp.
Low-scoring start to the NFL season is ownership's fault
Rob Ryan joins the show to talk NFL.
Top-seeded Muguruza advances to Pan Pacific Open semifinals
TOKYO (AP) Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza advanced to the semifinals of the Pan Pacific Open by beating Caroline Garcia 6-2, 6-4 Friday.
Earthquake-hit Mexico City plans archery world championships
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) The governing body of archery says Mexico City is still preparing to host the world championships next month despite extensive earthquake damage.
Mariners hope to stay alive against surging Indians (Sep 22, 2017)
SEATTLE — Just as the Seattle Mariners are looking for any break they can muster to remain in the postseason race, they get to welcome one of the hottest teams in baseball history — not the sort
Padres' Lyles looks to extend Rockies' skid (Sep 22, 2017)
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres will turn to Jordan Lyles to stifle the Colorado Rockies on Friday. And that reminded San Diego manager Andy Green of a recent conversation he had with catcher Austin Hedges.
Rangers visit A's with wild-card berth in sight (Sep 22, 2017)
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Texas Rangers hope to use a break in the schedule to creep closer in the American League wild-card picture when they open a three-game series against the last-place Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
D-backs begin final homestand against Stanton, Marlins (Sep 22, 2017)
PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks begin their final homestand Friday swimming in possibilities.
Hamels tames Mariners, Rangers stay close in wild-card hunt (Sep 21, 2017)
SEATTLE (AP) Cole Hamels dominated for eight innings, Adrian Beltre and Shin-Soo Choo went deep and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Thursday night to hang around the AL wild-card hunt.
Richard, Padres hand Rockies 4th straight loss, 3-0 (Sep 21, 2017)
SAN DIEGO (AP) The Colorado Rockies stumbled again as they try to protect their tenuous hold on the NL’s second wild card, losing 3-0 Thursday night to a San Diego Padres team powered by veteran left-hander Clayton
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MILWAUKEE (AP) Javier Baez grounded a tying single with two outs in the ninth inning, Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer in the 10th and the Chicago Cubs widened their NL Central lead over Milwaukee, beating the
Brewers drop series-opening game to Cubs in 10 innings
The Milwaukee Brewers had a 3-2 lead going into the ninth inning but lose 5-3 to the Chicago Cubs.
WATCH: Brewers grab late lead but fall to Cubs
Eric Thames' eighth-inning RBI put the Milwaukee Brewers up 3-2, but they lost 5-3 in 10 innings to the division-rival Chicago Cubs.
Cubs rally in 9th, beat Brewers 5-3 in 10th to extend lead (Sep 21, 2017)
MILWAUKEE (AP) Javier Baez grounded a tying single with two outs in the ninth inning, Kris Bryant hit a two-run homer in the 10th and the Chicago Cubs widened their NL Central lead over Milwaukee, rallying past