Supreme Court hands Illinois governor a rare win over unions
CHICAGO (AP) – The Supreme Court’s ruling in an Illinois labor case gave Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner a rare victory in his campaign to weaken public-worker unions and something to tout in a tough re-election battle.
Ronaldo vs. Suarez takes focus as Uruguay faces Portugal
SOCHI, Russia (AP) While others try to downplay the significance, the match between Uruguay and Portugal to open the World Cup knockout stage will be focused on how much influence Luis Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo can have.
Financial adviser indicted on fraud charges in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – A financial adviser faces federal charges that he bilked clients from Chicago and around the country out of $4.7 million after promising he’d make them money.
The Latest: Former German captain says something must change
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The Latest: FIFA president hails ‘celebration’ in Russia
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Preview: Twins at White Sox
The Minnesota Twins will try to avoid a series sweep at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Preview: Brewers at Reds
The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Cincinnati Reds, who have won nine of their last 10 games.
Argentina, France hope to reach potential in World Cup clash
KAZAN, Russia (AP) France and Argentina took different paths to the knockout stage but have much in common at this World Cup.
North and South Korea combining in 3 sports at Asian Games
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) The Olympic Council of Asia says North and South Korea will field combined teams in three sports – canoeing, rowing and women’s basketball – at the Asian Games in the latest sign of cooperation
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LIVE: Watch both FIFA World Cup Group H matches simultaneously
Watch Senegal vs Colombia and Japan vs Poland simultaneously in final round action of Group H in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Angels INF Cozart to have season-ending shoulder surgery
BOSTON (AP) Los Angeles Angels infielder Zack Cozart will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
Red Sox attempt to sweep aside Angels (Jun 28, 2018)
BOSTON — Their bats clearly on fire, the Boston Red Sox head to New York this weekend for the latest chapter of the rivalry with the New York Yankees.
Loons hopes for better at home vs. FC Dallas (Jun 28, 2018)
Minnesota United FC returns home for a Friday game against FC Dallas, hoping that things get better in the friendly confines of TCF Bank Stadium.
White Sox seek first four-game win streak of season vs. Twins (Jun 28, 2018)
The Chicago White Sox have a chance to complete their first three-game sweep of the season when they face the Minnesota Twins in the series finale Thursday afternoon at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Bieber, back-to-back homers help Indians snap two-game skid vs. Cardinals
Encarnacion’s and Chisenhall’s 2nd-inning homers provided all the offense that Bieber and the Tribe bullpen would need.
Crawford’s 9th-inning HR gives Giants 1-0 win over Rockies
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Brandon Crawford homered with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the San Francisco Giants their fourth straight victory, 1-0 over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.
Minor perfect into seventh, Rangers beat Padres 5-2
Minor perfect into seventh, Rangers beat Padres 5-2
Diggins-Smith, late run help Wings beat Aces 97-91 (Jun 28, 2018)
LAS VEGAS (AP) Skylar Diggins-Smith scored eight of her 29 points in the final 1:04 and added eight assists in the Dallas Wings’ 97-91 victory over the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night.