SIU may reallocate funds from Carbondale to Edwardsville
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – Southern Illinois University officials are considering a proposal that would reallocate state funding from Carbondale to Edwardsville to reflect enrollment changes at the two campuses.
Illinois Senate plan would include LGBT history in schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois senators have advanced a plan requiring public schools teach a unit on the role and contributions of gays, lesbians and other LGBT individuals in society.
Blues forward Tarasenko will have surgery on left shoulder
ST. LOUIS (AP) – St. Louis Blues star forward Vladimir Tarasenko has a dislocated left shoulder and will undergo surgery on Wednesday.
Carpenter homers in 11th to lift Cardinals over Brewers 5-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Matt Carpenter hit a two-run home run with no outs in the 11th inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals over the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Nova pitches hot Pirates past Cubs 8-5 in Wrigley opener
CHICAGO (AP) – Ivan Nova pitched seven solid innings, Francisco Cervelli hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates ruined the Chicago Cubs’ home opener with an 8-5 victory on Tuesday.
Snell, Rays top White Sox 6-5; Chicago drops to 0-5 at home
CHICAGO (AP) – Blake Snell pitched one-hit ball and struck out 10 through six innings and the Tampa Bay Rays kept the White Sox winless at home this season, beating Chicago 6-5 on Tuesday.
Building committee approves energy efficiency assessment
The Knox County Building Committee heard a presentation last night regarding possible cost savings through energy efficiency efforts.
Cincinnati schools OK land swap with pro soccer team
CINCINNATI (AP) Cincinnati Public Schools have agreed to a land swap with the city’s professional soccer team so the club can build a new $200 million stadium on the site where a high school stadium now sits.
Preview: Bucks at Sixers
The Milwaukee Bucks conclude their regular season with a matchup in Philadelphia against a Sixers team in a battle for the East’s No. 3 seed.
Preview: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets
It all comes down to this. With a win, the Minnesota Timberwolves are in the playoffs. With a loss, they go home empty-handed.
Roma president to pay fine after jumping into fountain
ROME (AP) Roma president James Pallotta has agreed to pay a fine and has apologized to Mayor Virginia Raggi for jumping into a downtown fountain to celebrate the win over Barcelona.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft visits Meek Mill in prison
PHILADELPHIA (AP) New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is calling for reform of the criminal justice system after visiting rapper Meek Mill in a Pennsylvania prison.
Preview: Twins vs. Astros
Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario will return to the Minnesota Twins’ lineup after a night off on Tuesday.
Cardinals could be without Yadi against Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers-St. Louis Cardinals preview
FIFA looks for $25 billion, 12-year deal for new tournaments
GENEVA (AP) FIFA is planning to team up with Saudi Arabian, Chinese and American investors in a $25 billion, 12-year deal that could add two major international tournaments to an already crowded soccer calendar.
Duffy still searching for success early into the season
Seattle Mariners-Kansas City Royals preview
Tuesday's Sports in Brief
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Padres' Perdomo hopes to keep Rockies reeling (Apr 11, 2018)
DENVER — The San Diego Padres will send Luis Perdomo to the mound Wednesday, hoping he can overcome his minimal but dismal history at Coors Field and that they can sweep the slumping Colorado Rockies.
Molina likely to sit as Cardinals host Brewers (Apr 11, 2018)
Hoping for no news from Major League Baseball as a result of Sunday’s dustup between All-Star catcher Yadier Molina and Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, the St. Louis Cardinals instead found out Tuesday that Molina drew a
Lakers, Clippers end season the way they started it (Apr 11, 2018)
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers and Clippers will end the season just how it began — with a crosstown matchup at the Staples Center — but this duel comes with six months’ worth of perspective.