2 Freeport performers to appear at National Archives
FREEPORT, Ill. (AP) — Two performers from Freeport are set to portray Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas at the National Archives in Washington.
Illinois students creating video games for social good
CHICAGO (AP) — Students at DePaul University in Chicago are creating video games that raise awareness for mental illnesses and other afflictions.
Gun violence focus of Kennedy’s Illinois governor campaign
CHICAGO (AP) — Few candidates for public office have been more personally affected by gun violence than Chris Kennedy.
Community college to set up job training center on wheels
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago community college will receive a federal grant worth about $940,000 to set up a job training center in two semi-truck trailers.
Preview: Bucks at Wizards
The Bucks look to bounce back with a road win over the Wizards
French federation suspends referee who kicked Nantes player
PARIS (AP) The French soccer federation has suspended referee Tony Chapron until further notice after the official kicked a player during a league match.
Nadal returns to his sleeveless roots – and pain-free play
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) If Rafael Nadal gave the Australian Open a throwback feel last year with his straight-out-of-the-mid-2000s final against Roger Federer, he’s completed the retro effect this year with a return to his sartorial roots –
Toulon captain Bastareaud apologizes after homophobic slur
PARIS (AP) France center Mathieu Bastareaud has apologized after using an anti-gay slur during a Champions Cup match.
Kohli century keeps India going in 2nd test against SAfrica
CENTURION, South Africa (AP) Virat Kohli’s 141 not out carried India to a first innings 287-8 on the third day of the second test on Monday, bringing his team within sight of South Africa’s 335.
India 287-8, trails South Africa by 48 in 2nd test
CENTURION, South Africa (AP) India was 287-8 in its first innings at lunch on Day 3 of the second test on Monday after South Africa was all out for 335.
Criticism of Margaret Court is muted at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Marriage equality proponents draped themselves in rainbow flags at Margaret Court Arena on the first day of the Australian Open to protest tennis great Margaret Court’s controversial views on gay marriage and the broader
The Latest: North Korea to send orchestra to South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) The Latest on efforts by the rival Koreas to cooperate on next month’s Winter Olympics in South Korea (all times local):
Day 2 at the Australian Open: Federer, Djokovic on court
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Defending champion Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, with 11 Australian Open titles between them and 31 Grand Slam singles titles combined, take to the court at Melbourne Park under vastly different circumstances on Tuesday.
Weekend Sports In Brief
NFL
Jayhawks looking to avoid fifth straight loss in Morgantown
Kansas Jayhawks-West Virginia Mountaineers preview
Jeremy Stephens called out Brian Ortega after victory on Sunday | FIGHTING WORDS
Stephens defeated Choi with some nasty ground and pound Sunday, and he had some things to say on the mic afterward.
Saints safety Williams suffers sad ending to rookie season
Saints safety Williams suffers sad ending to rookie season
Pacers visit Utah looking to extend Jazz's slump
Indiana Pacers-Utah Jazz preview
Twi-lights: Wolves vs. Trail Blazers
Check out the highlights from the Timberwolves’ 120-103 win over the Trail Blazers
MMA fighters around the world were moved by Matt Hughes' appearance in St. Louis | PRO TWEETS
Matt Hughes made an appearance in St. Louis after serious train accident last June, and MMA fighters were very moved by his return.