Sex charges dropped against southwestern Illinois judge
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) – Charges have been dropped against a southwestern Illinois judge who was accused of grabbing a client’s genitals in 2016 when he was a lawyer in private practice.
Tigers twice mount big comebacks but lose to Rays 10-9 in 10 innings
Tampa took a 5-0 lead in the first
Migration, outreach mean diversity is soccer’s new normal
PARIS (AP) When France’s xenophobic fringes disparage the country’s diverse World Cup team as more African than European, fans say, ”So what?” And then respond with a resounding ”Allez les Bleus!”
Women’s quarterfinals take center stage at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) Serena Williams is set to resume her quest for an eighth Wimbledon title as the women’s quarterfinals take center stage on Tuesday.
France goalkeeper Lloris braces for 'complete' Belgium team
France goalkeeper Lloris braces for ‘complete’ Belgium team
Belgium coach lauds multifunctional midfielder De Bruyne
Belgium coach lauds multifunctional midfielder De Bruyne
Fernando Torres signs to play in J1 League
TOSU, Japan (AP) Former Spain striker Fernando Torres signed to play for Sagan Tosu in the J1 League on Tuesday, dashing the hopes of Australian football that he might become a marquee attraction for its struggling A-League.
UEFA president says World Cup showcasing strength of Europe
MOSCOW (AP) The World Cup semifinal stage is beginning with the all-European lineup being celebrated by soccer’s governing body on the continent.
Foreigner: Roberto Martinez could be 1st to win for other nation
Foreigner: Roberto Martinez could be 1st to win for other nation
Monday's Sports In Brief
NBA
France, England enter World Cup semifinals favorites to win it all
France, England enter World Cup semifinals favorites to win it all
Royals face Twins trying to snap10-game losing skid (Jul 10, 2018)
Whit Merrifield wasn’t happy about being left off the American League All-Star team when rosters were announced Sunday night.
Kershaw dominates Padres in Dodgers’ 8-2 win
SAN DIEGO (AP) Clayton Kershaw pitched six shutout innings, and Cody Bellinger and Justin Turner each had three hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-2 on Monday night.
Cards All-Star Mikolas to face White Sox, All-Star Abreu
St. Louis Cardinals-Chicago White Sox preview
Rays' Stanek to start vs. Tigers despite pitching Monday (Jul 10, 2018)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays are using pitchers in unconventional ways, but it continues to spark their success, and they’ll try to find enough live arms to continue that Tuesday in another “bullpen day”
Rays take care of Tigers after Daniel Robertson hits walk-off single in 10th
The Tampa Bay Rays scored 5 runs in the 1st inning and a walk-off single in the 10th to take Game 1 of the homestand against the Detroit Tigers.
Astros host A's in the midst of two four-game series (Jul 10, 2018)
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros opened their second consecutive four-game series on Monday night, marking the only time this season they will face four-game series in succession.
LEADING OFF: Red Sox, Rays look to keep surging
A look at what’s happening around the majors Tuesday:
Yankees split doubleheader with Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) Brett Gardner had four hits, homered and drove in three runs to help the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-2 Monday night for a doubleheader split.
Yankees look to take care of business against Orioles (Jul 10, 2018)
BALTIMORE–The New York Yankees are in the hunt for the American League East division title while Baltimore already is looking towards next year. New York is in a battle with Boston for the top spot in the