Photos of the Week: 5/20/18 – 5/26/18
Take a look at the best photos from this past week in Wisconsin sports.
Purdue beats Illinois 11-5, earns shot at Big 10 title
Nick Dalesandro had a pair of hits and scored three runs, and Purdue rallied from three runs down to roll past Illinois 11-5 and advance to the Big Ten Tournament championship game. Harry Shipley also had two
Anderson, Santiago lead White Sox past Tigers 8-4
Tim Anderson homered twice on his way to a career-high four RBIs, leading Hector Santiago and the Chicago White Sox to an 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Anderson and Jose Abreu each hit a
Crawford helps Giants beat Cubs 5-4
Brandon Crawford hit a two-run homer, Brandon Belt drove in two runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Saturday night to stop a three-game slide. Andrew McCutchen had two hits and drove
Cubs place RHP Darvish on DL with right triceps tendinitis
The Chicago Cubs have placed Yu Darvish on the 10-day disabled list with right triceps tendinitis, continuing a rough season for the right-hander. The Cubs also optioned catcher Victor Caratini to Triple-A Iowa before Saturday’s game against
Cubs call up C Chris Gimenez, send Victor Caratini to minors
The Chicago Cubs have selected the contract of catcher Chris Gimenez from Triple-A Iowa and optioned catcher Victor Caratini to the farm club. To make room for Gimenez on their roster, the Cubs designated infielder Efren Navarro
Rookie Flaherty shines again, Cardinals topple Pirates 4-1
Jack Flaherty allowed four hits over six innings, Matt Carpenter hit his fifth home run of the season and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Saturday. Flaherty (2-1) followed up a dominant performance
Hip issue lands struggling Cardinals reliever Holland on DL
The St. Louis Cardinals have placed struggling reliever Greg Holland on the disabled list with a right hip impingement. The Cardinals made the move Saturday after Holland’s ERA ballooned to 9.45 following a bumpy inning of work
Air quality warnings posted for balance of holiday weekend
The state of Illinois says hot weather could make the air unhealthy for the rest of the holiday weekend. An air pollution alert has been extended to Sunday and Monday. Air quality in Chicago and surrounding counties
Chicago photographer’s project shows disparities in the city
A Chicago artist has created a project to show disparities among residents while bringing them together for conversation. Reports say that Tonika Johnson’s “Folded Map” multimedia exhibit features residents from opposite sides of the city. It examines
Chicago-area man facing drug charges captured in Mexico
A suburban Chicago man who fled to Mexico two years ago before he was charged with federal drug crimes has been captured and returned to the United States. Federal prosecutors say 42-year-old Rolando Estrada of Elmwood Park
The Latest: Svitolina erases early deficit at French Open
PARIS (AP) The Latest on the French Open, the year’s second Grand Slam tennis tournament (all times local):
Congresswoman Bustos’ amendments successful in two acts
Thursday, May 24th, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos voted for the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019.
Pakistan needs just 64 to win 1st test v England
LONDON (AP) Pakistan was set a target of 64 to win the first test against England at Lord’s on Sunday after the home side was bowled out for 242 on the fourth day.
LAFC keeps clean sheet at home with draw vs D.C. United
LAFC was able to hold onto one point playing a man down the entire second half
Akiyoshi wins Mizuno Open to qualify for British Open
IBARAKI, Japan (AP) Shota Akiyoshi of Japan shot a 2-under-par 70 on Sunday to win the Mizuno Open and qualify for the British Open.
French Open set to start with Venus Williams, and rain
PARIS (AP) Venus Williams and rain are on the schedule as the year’s second Grand Slam tournament is set to start at Roland Garros.
Amid rape allegation, Jordaan re-elected SAfrica soccer boss
JOHANNESBURG (AP) Danny Jordaan, the chief organizer of the 2010 World Cup, was re-elected as president of the South African Football Association for a second term despite allegations made by a singer that he raped her 25
Penrith takes over NRL lead with easy win over Dragons
SYDNEY (AP) The National Rugby League has a new competition leader for the first time this season after the Penrith Panthers outclassed St. George Illawarra 28-2, dropping the Dragons into second place.
Twins' Sano accepts 1B challenge against Mariners (May 27, 2018)
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