Covey earns 1st win, White Sox hit 3 homers in rout of O’s
CHICAGO (AP) – Dylan Covey tossed seven strong innings for his first major league win, Yoan Moncada and Adam Engel each hit three-run homers and the Chicago White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 11-1 on Wednesday night.
Plutko, Miller pitch Indians past Cubs 1-0
CHICAGO (AP) – Adam Plutko carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Andrew Miller provided stellar relief work, helping the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on Wednesday night.
One dead in Fulton County car crash
A Gillespie woman has died following a two car collision in rural Fulton County.
Riccardo fastest ahead of Red Bull teammate Verstappen
MONACO (AP) Daniel Ricciardo posted the fastest time in the first practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday.
Trump lauds NFL policy banning kneeling for national anthem
WASHINGTON (AP) President Donald Trump says the NFL is ”doing the right thing” with a policy banning kneeling during the national anthem.
Fired coach Halilhodzic sues Japanese soccer association
TOKYO (AP) Former Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic filed a suit Thursday in Tokyo district court against the Japanese soccer association, saying his firing damaged his honor and reputation.
Opportunity Zones approved in Knox & Warren Counties
Governor Bruce Rauner announced last week that 327 Opportunity Zone have been approved by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Spain’s golden generation gets 1 last shot at glory
MADRID (AP) The elegance and precise passes of Andres Iniesta. The personality and stout defense of Sergio Ramos. The intelligence and scoring touch of David Silva.
England wins toss, bats 1st against Pakistan in 1st test
LONDON (AP) England has won the toss and chosen to bat first in the first test against Pakistan at Lord’s.
India captain Virat Kohli ruled out of playing for Surrey
NEW DELHI (AP) India captain Virat Kohli has been ruled out of playing for English county team Surrey next month because of a neck injury sustained during an Indian Premier League match this week.
WORLD CUP: Cynicism wins as West Germany beats Austria
FIFA had been warned in 1978 that final group games should be played at the same time to ensure fairness.
San Francisco 49ers buy stake in English soccer club Leeds
LEEDS, England (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have taken a minority ownership stake in English soccer club Leeds.
FIFA Council member Nyantakyi arrested on return to Ghana
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) FIFA Council member and Ghana Football Association head Kwesi Nyantakyi was arrested upon his return to his home country on allegations of corruption following a complaint made against him by the Ghanaian president.
Poorly kept secret: Iniesta joins Japanese club Vissel Kobe
TOKYO (AP) Andres Iniesta is, finally, a member of Japanese club Vissel Kobe.
Gonzales allows 2 hits in 7 innings, Mariners blank A's 1-0 (May 24, 2018)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Marco Gonzales allowed two hits in seven innings in the longest start of his career, and the Seattle Mariners scored their only run on an error in a 1-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics
Bucks guard Sterling Brown's statement on Milwaukee arrest
Text of a statement from Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown about his January arrest by Milwaukee police during an interaction over a parking violation:
Video of Brown arrest sparks criticism of Milwaukee police
MILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales has apologized to Bucks player Sterling Brown for a January arrest that started with a parking violation and escalated to include the use of a stun gun, and he said
Cavs face elimination after Celtics take 3-2 series lead in Game 5
LeBron James scored 26 total points, but he was held to just 2 in the 4th quarter.
Maeda allows 2 hits in 6 2/3 innings, Dodgers beat Rox 3-0
LOS ANGELES (AP) Kenta Maeda tossed two-hit ball into the seventh inning and struck out a season-high 12 to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the NL West-leading Colorado Rockies 3-0 on Wednesday night for their second
Hot Brewers open series with Mets (May 24, 2018)
MILWAUKEE — It may seem like a lifetime ago, but barely a month has passed since the Milwaukee Brewers mustered two runs in a four-game sweep by the Cubs.