Billboard supports UI Chief Illiniwek mascot
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – A billboard supporting University of Illinois’ controversial former mascot has resurfaced after a decade-long hiatus.
Illinois officials concerned over Foxconn plant impact
CHICAGO (AP) – County officials in northeastern Illinois are concerned about the potential environmental impacts of the planned Foxconn manufacturing plant in neighboring Wisconsin.
Judge blocks Chicago suburb’s semi-automatic weapons ban
DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A judge is blocking the northern Chicago suburb of Deerfield from enforcing its ban on certain semi-automatic guns.
Launchbury, Shields starting for England vs Springboks
England’s campaign to turn around its rugby series in South Africa was given a lift when lock Joe Launchbury overcame a calf injury ahead of the second test in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
US Open begins on old course with a new look
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) The U.S. Open has begun on a century-old golf course with a new look.
Preview: Twins at Tigers
The Minnesota Twins try to rebound from a tough 5-2 loss Wednesday night in Detroit.
The 313: Weird injuries (VIDEO)
Lions have seen their share
At 45, El Hadary offers a World Cup tale of tenacity
MOSCOW (AP) Egypt’s 45-year-old goalkeeper Essam El Hadary says he feels like he’s 20 again.
Tigers rally past Twins 5-2 with four-run eighth inning
Detroit manager Ron Gardenhire gets victory No. 1,100
The Latest: Official urges love between fans, Russian women
MOSCOW (AP) The Latest on the opening day of the World Cup (all times local):
Russian opposition leader Navalny released from custody
MOSCOW (AP) Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny walked free Thursday after spending 30 days in custody for staging an unsanctioned protest, noting with sarcasm that a Moscow jail where he was held has received a massive facelift
The Latest: Moscow workers set for World Cup day off
MOSCOW (AP) Some workers in Moscow will mark the start of the World Cup with a day off in a push to ease the Russian capital’s notorious traffic jams.
Gattis does it again: 2 HRs, 5 RBIs in Astros 13-5 win (Jun 14, 2018)
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Evan Gattis hit two home runs, including the first of back-to-back shots with Marwin Gonzalez during a seven-run second inning, and the streaking Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 13-5 on Wednesday night for
Radradra to make Fiji debut in Pacific Nations Cup
SUVA, Fiji (AP) Former league star Semi Radradra will make his rugby union debut for Fiji in its Pacific Nations Cup test against Georgia at Suva on Saturday.
Hoesen scores 2 goals, Earthquakes tie Revolution 2-2 (Jun 14, 2018)
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) Danny Hoesen scored two goals to help the San Jose Earthquakes tie the New England Revolution 2-2 on Wednesday night.
Reds sweep Royals with another stellar pitching performance
Tyler Mahle threw 6.1 shutout innings, then four Reds relievers combined to blank the Royals the rest of the way.
India wins toss, to bat vs Afghanistan in historic 1st test
BANGALORE, India (AP) India won the toss on Thursday and elected to bat against Afghanistan in the war-torn country’s first-ever cricket test match.
Indians looking for series split against White Sox (Jun 14, 2018)
The Chicago White Sox will go for a series win against the Cleveland Indians when the teams square off Thursday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field on Chicago’s South Side.
Is Freddie Freeman the frontrunner for the National League MVP?
Is Freddie Freeman the frontrunner for the National League MVP? The Whiparound crew discusses if a player on a losing team should get as much consideration as a player on a winning team
Torres built to last as Yankees host Rays (Jun 14, 2018)
NEW YORK — In the last few days, manager Aaron Boone has moved some things around with the lineup for the New York Yankees.