Chicago could get third observation deck
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago’s third-tallest skyscraper could get a $185 million observation deck and an attraction that would dangle visitors over the building’s edge.
NIU, Rock Valley College celebrate first program graduates
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – Northern Illinois University and Rock Valley College are celebrating the first graduates of its partnership program.
Quincy police say officer fatally shot man who pulled gun
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a 53-year-old man was fatally shot by a western Illinois police officer who had responded to a call about suspicious activity.
Chicago-area hospital sued over break-ins of widows’ homes
BERWYN, Ill. (AP) – A suburban Chicago hospital is facing a lawsuit over an employee who obtained information about numerous widowed patients and then broke into their homes.
Cubs throw out 2 runner at home, rally to beat Braves 3-2
ATLANTA (AP) – Cubs catcher Willson Contreras helped Chicago throw out two runners at home plate and another at third base before rallying for two runs in the ninth inning, pulling off a stunning 3-2 victory over
Wilson homer backs Berrios in Twins 4-1 win over Cardinals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – With an important insurance run standing at third base in the speedy Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins catcher Bobby Wilson tried to pull off a surprise with a sacrifice bunt.
Pirates, Williams send White Sox to 12th loss in 14 games
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Trevor Williams had a better outing against the struggling Chicago White Sox this time while facing them for the second straight start.
Preview: Cardinals at Twins
The Minnesota Twins wrap up a two-game interleague series with the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday afternoon.
Preview: Brewers at Diamondbacks
The Milwaukee Brewers go for a series win Wednesday afternoon against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
With her No. 1 ranking at risk, Halep routs Osaka in Rome
ROME (AP) Needing a couple of wins this week to hold on to her No. 1 ranking, Simona Halep routed Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-0 Wednesday in the second round of the Italian Open.
WORLD CUP: Emerging players hoping to make an impact
At the last World Cup, Colombia forward James Rodriguez became one of the stars of the tournament with his trickery and eye for a spectacular goal.
South African club relegated after using ineligible player
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) A South African soccer club has been relegated after losing points for fielding a player who had already played for two other clubs in the same season.
Slumping Cards get chance to face former teammate Lynn
St. Louis Caridnals-Minnesota Twins preview
French club Saint-Etienne set to be sold to US investors
SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) France’s most decorated soccer club has started ”exclusive negotiations” with American investors.
Holstein Kiel dreaming of fairy-tale ascent to Bundesliga
With a stadium too small for the Bundesliga, Holstein Kiel nevertheless dreams of playing in Germany’s top division for the first time.
Mariners host nemesis Colon, Rangers (May 16, 2018)
The Seattle Mariners hadn’t set a starting pitcher for Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Texas Rangers before they announced center fielder Dee Gordon would be returning to the infield.
Sale hopes to be stopper as Red Sox host A's (May 16, 2018)
Descalso again comes up clutch, D-backs end skid
Zack Greinke allowed a run on four hits, striking out five and walking one.
Crawford has 4 hits, Belt hits HR as Giants beat Reds 5-3
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Brandon Crawford continued his strong May with four more hits, Brandon Belt homered and the San Francisco Giants beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Suns win NBA draft lottery, right to pick No. 1 next month
The Suns have three great candidates for No. 1, all with ties to either Arizona or new Phoenix coach Igor Kokoskov.