Illinois teens registering as organ donors under new law
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois state officials say more than 11,500 16- and 17-year-olds have become organ donors since a state law took effect in January allowing them to register.
US judge in Chicago: Jury pay raise could improve diversity
CHICAGO (AP) – The chief judge for U.S. District Court in Chicago says a pay raise for federal jurors in a bill signed by President Donald Trump could improve jury diversity. U.S. District Chief Judge Ruben Castillo
Illinois forestry groups test information-sharing app
SIMPSON, Ill. (AP) – Southern Illinois conservation partners are testing a new information-sharing system using their smartphones.
Illinois law seeks to improve sexual assault reporting
CHICAGO (AP) – A change in Illinois law aims to improve how police respond to sexual assault allegations by requiring officers undergo new training to improve sensitivity toward victims and learn about trauma.
2 sue Chicago cops they say framed them in slayings
CHICAGO (AP) – Two men whose murder convictions were overturned and walked out of prison after spending more than 20 years behind bars are alleging in lawsuits that the same Chicago police detective helped frame them.
Reds get parade, edge Cubs 1-0 on 2-hitter for their 1st win
CINCINNATI (AP) – Rookie Tyler Mahle pitched one-hit ball for six innings, Raisel Iglesias struck out Anthony Rizzo with the bases loaded to end the eighth, and the Cincinnati Reds edged the Chicago Cubs 1-0 Monday for
76ers set to unveil sculpture of Julius 'Dr. J' Erving
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers are paying tribute to Hall of Famer Julius Erving.
Backstrom, Holtby lead surging Capitals past Blues, 4-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Nicklas Backstrom started a three-goal second period, Braden Holtby made 34 saves, and the surging Washington Capitals beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Monday night.
Pakistan legspinner Shadab fined for abusing Windies' Walton
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) Pakistan legspinner Shadab Khan was fined 20 percent of his match fee for abusing West Indies batsman Chadwick Walton in the second Twenty20 of their ongoing series.
Preview: Brewers vs. Cardinals
The Milwaukee Brewers will try to rebound from a 8-4 loss in their home opener
Australia crushed, loses to South Africa by 492 runs
JOHANNESBURG (AP) South Africa sealed the series by crushing Australia by 492 runs in the fourth and final test on Tuesday.
Barcelona has doubts about Messi, Busquets for Roma in CL
MADRID (AP) Barcelona hosts Roma in the quarterfinals of the Champions League facing doubts about the fitness of some of its top players, including Lionel Messi.
D-backs twice rally to walk off Dodgers in 15th
The first matchup between the teams since the Dodgers swept the Division Series last October became the longest game in Chase Field history.
Duke is No. 1 in way-too-early AP poll for 2018-19
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Villanova was clearly the college basketball best team in 2017-18, romping through the NCAA Tournament, capping it rout over Michigan in the title game.
Simply the best: Never challenged, 'Nova wins another title
SAN ANTONIO (AP) Somewhere between all those heart-stoppers and tearjerkers, all the upset-riddled brackets and things we’d never seen before, the best team in college basketball was hiding in plain sight.
HIGHLIGHTS: Owings, Mathis rally D-backs past Dodgers in 15 innings
Chris Owings hit a tying, 3-run home run and Jeff Mathis had the walk-off single.
Jansen blows save, D-backs beat Dodgers 8-7 in 15 innings
PHOENIX (AP) Kenley Jansen calls it a ”slow start” to the season.
Kings up to 3rd in Pacific with 3-1 win over Avalanche
LOS ANGELES (AP) Dustin Brown’s short-handed goal helped the Los Angeles Kings move back into third place in the Pacific Division with a 3-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday night.
Red Sox seek pitching encore vs. Marlins (Apr 03, 2018)
MIAMI — Now for the encore.
Villanova Champions! Wildcats cut down nets in San Antonio with blowout win over Michigan
Villanova takes title, 79-62 over Michigan behind DiVincenzo