Illinois sends gov. plan on state’s handling of Quincy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Senate has voted unanimously to require administrators of state veterans’ homes to notify the public within 24 hours of an infectious disease diagnosis.
Mercedes sets the pace in 1st practice session in Spain
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton have set the pace in the first practice session for this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.
Food Drives and Tons of Trivia fill a feel-good weekend
The 26th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is being held this weekend.
Russian defender in WCup squad after FIFA doping case
MOSCOW (AP) Russia announced its preliminary World Cup squad on Friday and included a player who was investigated by FIFA over alleged doping.
Secretary White pushes bill to crack down on texting while driving
With distracted driving awareness and motorcycle awareness on the top-of-minds of Illinois motorists, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White pushed legislation this week to further the cause.
Hurricanes beat Blues 36-15 in Super Rugby
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) The Wellington-based Hurricanes extended their winning streak in Super Rugby to nine games with a 36-15 win on Friday over the Auckland-based Blues, which had its 16th straight loss to a New Zealand
Nats ride into Scherzer start vs. D-backs (May 11, 2018)
PHOENIX — Washington’s bullpen was on a roll in an 11-inning victory over National League West leader Arizona on Thursday.
Cardinals' will continue to try to mute Padres' weekend celebration
St. Louis Cardinals-San Diego Padres preview
Royals face a first-place Cleveland team that's only .500
Kansas City Royals-Cleveland Indians preview
Twins' Lynn tries to stay on winning track vs. Angels (May 11, 2018)
Lance Lynn came to the Minnesota Twins with a solid resume from his years in the National League, but he was the first to admit he didn’t impress during his first full month in the American League.
Harvey to make his Reds debut against Dodgers (May 11, 2018)
Right-handed pitcher Matt Harvey will make his debut for the Cincinnati Reds when they play the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second contest of their four-game series on Friday night at Dodger Stadium.
Thursday's Sports in Brief
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Cards hoping to keep Padres on the deck (May 11, 2018)
SAN DIEGO — The St. Louis Cardinals are at Petco Park this weekend hoping to rain on the Padres celebration.
Red Bull keeping close leash on its drivers after Baku crash
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Things have changed at Red Bull.
Gennett powers Reds' offense in 4-1 win over Dodgers
Gennett went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBI.
Shohei Ohtani homers again, surging Angels beat Twins 7-4 (May 11, 2018)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Shohei Ohtani hit his fifth homer and added an RBI double, and Ian Kinsler had a two-run homer among his three hits in the Los Angeles Angels’ seventh win in nine games, 7-4 over
Mikolas improves to 5-0, Pham homers in return and Cards win 2-1
Miles Mikolas won his fifth straight decision to begin the season and Tommy Pham homered, sending the St. Louis Cardinals past the San Diego Padres 2-1
Mikolas, Pham lead Cardinals to 2-1 win over Padres
Miles Mikolas won his fifth straight decision to begin the season and Tommy Pham homered
Gennett powers Reds' offense in 4-1 win over Dodgers (May 11, 2018)
LOS ANGELES (AP) Scooter Gennett went 3 for 4 and drove in three runs, Tyler Mahle and three relievers combined on a four-hitter, and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Thursday night for
Mikolas improves to 5-0, Pham homers as Cards top Padres 2-1 (May 11, 2018)
SAN DIEGO (AP) Miles Mikolas won his fifth straight decision to begin the season and Tommy Pham homered, sending the St. Louis Cardinals past the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Thursday night.