McDonald’s opens its new headquarters near downtown Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – Fast-food giant McDonald’s Corp. has unveiled its new headquarters in Chicago, a move company officials say is intended to attract top talent.
U of I, Microsoft help students with autism pursue careers
CHICAGO (AP) – The University of Illinois and Microsoft are launching a new partnership to help students with autism pursue science and technology careers.
Pritzker puts $25M into governor bid; total now over $100M
CHICAGO (AP) – Democratic billionaire J.B. Pritzker has made a $25 million contribution to his campaign for Illinois governor.
WORLD CUP: Hurst hat trick wins it for England in 1966
Alf Ramsey’s prediction that ”England will win the World Cup” at home was bold. After all, the home of football had done very little since returning to the FIFA fold in 1950.
To Russia with Loew: ‘Jogi’ leading Germany’s title defense
BERLIN (AP) Public personal hygiene mishaps, speeding fines, old-fashioned jumpers, a 1970s hairstyle, and cheesy commercials for men’s beauty products – Germans are happy to overlook certain things about Joachim Loew.
Preview: Brewers at Indians
The Brewers look to bounce back with a win over the Indians after falling to the White Sox
Preview: Twins vs. White Sox
The Twins take on the White Sox in a doubleheader at Target Field
Former OSU football player arrested for assaulting officer
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) A former Ohio State and Chicago Bears offensive lineman has been charged with felony assault of a police officer.
Warmest month of May on record in Illinois.
After ending one of the coolest Aprils on record in Illinois, May finished as the warmest.
Swimmer sets off in attempt to be first to cross Pacific
TOKYO (AP) Professional distance swimmer Ben Lecomte set off from Japan to San Francisco on Tuesday in an attempt to become the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean.
FIFA files criminal complaint over World Cup ticket sales
GENEVA (AP) FIFA has filed a criminal complaint in Switzerland against online ticket platform Viagogo in its crackdown on unauthorized World Cup sales at marked-up prices.
Brazil aims to change echo of defeat to sound of celebration
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) There’s no chance Tite or any of his players will forget the score of Brazil’s humiliating semifinal loss at the last World Cup.
Belgian authorities detain 13 in tennis match-fixing probe
BRUSSELS (AP) Belgian authorities say they have detained 13 people for questioning from raids linked to an investigation into match-fixing in professional tennis.
Tigers tab Auburn pitcher Casey Mize with top draft pick
SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) All that Auburn pitcher Casey Mize needs to do now is change his Tigers stripes.
Big 5th inning powers Padres to 11-4 win over Braves
Cory Spangenberg homered and tripled, Raffy Lopez had a homer among his career-high three hits.
Raffy Lopez: 'We really enjoy winning'
Raffy Lopez: ‘We really enjoy winning’
Cory Spangenberg talks about his 2-for-4 day after the Padres win
Cory Spangenberg talks about his 2-for-4 day after the Padres win
Spangenberg, Lopez lead Padres in 11-4 win against Braves (Jun 05, 2018)
SAN DIEGO (AP) Cory Spangenberg homered and tripled, Raffy Lopez had a homer among his career-high three hits and Eric Hosmer and Franmil Reyes also went deep to lead the San Diego Padres over the NL East-leading
Red Sox knuckleballer Wright makes rare start vs. Tigers (Jun 05, 2018)
BOSTON — Two seasons ago, Steven Wright made the All-Star team, going 13-6 with a 3.33 ERA for the Boston Red Sox.
WATCH: Padres crank four home runs in big 11-4 win
WATCH: Padres crank four home runs in big win