3 killed, 8 wounded in Chicago shootings during 3-hour span
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say at least 11 people were shot, including three who died, in a three-hour span on the city’s South and West sides.
2 men dead in northern Illinois domestic shootings
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a northern Illinois man has fatally shot a relative before turning the gun on himself.
3 members of same family found dead in suburban Chicago
DARIEN, Ill. (AP) – Police in west suburban Chicago says three members of the same family have been found dead in a home.
Officials: Illinois prison to open next year
THOMSON, Ill. (AP) – A Bureau of Prisons official says a prison in northwestern Illinois will be completely activated by the end of next year.
Lopez, Palka help White Sox beat Red Sox 5-2
BOSTON (AP) – Reynaldo Lopez pitched into the seventh inning, Daniel Palka had a two-run double and the Chicago White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 Sunday.
Hamilton, Reds end 13-game losing skid vs Cards with 6-3 win
CINCINNATI (AP) – Center fielder Billy Hamilton made a bunch of key defensive plays and the Cincinnati Reds ended their 13-game losing streak to St. Louis, beating the Cardinals 6-3 Sunday.
Harrison, Polanco help lead Nova, Pirates over Cubs 7-1
CHICAGO (AP) – Josh Harrison led off the game with a home run and Gregory Polanco hit a bases-loaded triple, leading Ivan Nova and the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 7-1 on Sunday.
Nadal ahead of Federer; Halep stays No. 1; Stephens to No. 4
PARIS (AP) Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep needed strong French Open showings to hold onto their top rankings. They did just that, becoming the first pair of ATP and WTA No. 1s to both win the title
WORLD CUP: Beckenbauer wins World Cup as player and coach
In 1990, months after the Berlin Wall came crashing down, West Germany won its third World Cup and Franz Beckenbauer became the first person to win as captain and coach.
The Latest: Africa urged to unite for Morocco 2026 WCup bid
MOSCOW (AP) ��� The Latest on World Cup preparations and meetings of football leaders ahead of the tournament in Russia (all times local):
The Latest: Morocco doubts NAmerican 2026 bid’s cash promise
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on World Cup preparations and meetings of football leaders ahead of the tournament in Russia (all times local):
St. George Illawarra returns to 1st place in NRL
SYDNEY (AP) St. George Illawarra regained their place atop the table in Australia’s National Rugby League on Monday with a thrilling 18-16 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Ghana official suspected of corruption resigns from FIFA
MOSCOW (AP) Under investigation in Ghana for alleged corruption, FIFA Council member Kwesi Nyantakyi has resigned from the world soccer body.
NAmerican, Morocco bids pitch 2026 World Cup plans to voters
MOSCOW (AP) Leaders of North American and Moroccan bids to host the 2026 World Cup are pitching their plans to FIFA voters.
Few certainties in baseball draft, but top picks valuable
Yes, the baseball draft can feel like a bit of a crapshoot, but it does help to be picking near the top.
Weekend Sports in Brief
HORSE RACING
With 11th French, Nadal not obsessed with Federer’s 20 Slams
PARIS (AP) Rafael Nadal’s 11th French Open title raised his Grand Slam trophy count to 17, three away from the men’s record held by Roger Federer.
College World Series: Cal State Fullerton falls to Washington, 6-5, in 10 innings
Washington wins the deciding game three of the super regional and advance to the College World Series.
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Lugo, Frazier help Mets stop skid with 2-0 win over Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) To avoid the embarrassment of a winless homestand, the slumping New York Mets needed to beat the top team in baseball with its best pitcher on the mound.