Thomas wears yellow as the Tour heads toward Alpe d'Huez
ALPE D’HUEZ, France (AP) Geraint Thomas is wearing the yellow jersey for the 12th stage of the Tour de France, which concludes with the famed 21 bends up to Alpe d’Huez.
Chicago judge orders serial stowaway’s release from jail
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago judge has ordered the release from jail of a woman dubbed a “serial stowaway” for repeatedly trying to sneak onto commercial jets without a ticket.
Chicago diver who died in search had rare heart condition
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago Fire Department diver who died while searching for a boater who fell overboard in the Chicago River had a rare heart condition that led to his death.
Sri Lanka expect to win test series absent captain and coach
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) Still no captain and coach. Sri Lanka still expect to win, though.
Hair-raising landing didn't deter Bills from drafting Allen
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Brandon Beane is happy he’s still around to tell the story of when the Buffalo Bills pegged quarterback Josh Allen to become their heir-apparent starter.
Different approach by ESPN for Monday night season opener
ESPN is going with a fresh approach for its first 2018 regular-season broadcast of ”Monday Night Football.”
F1 champion Lewis Hamilton signs new contract with Mercedes
HOCKENHEIM, Germany (AP) Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has ended months of stalling and deliberation by finally signing a new contract with Mercedes.
Rauner calls for changes to Pre-K funding
Governor Bruce Rauner says he’s not fond of the method by which pre-kindergarten programs in the state are funded.
Rigoberto Uran withdraws from Tour de France
BOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France (AP) Still battered and bruised from a crash on the cobblestones, Colombian rider Rigoberto Uran has withdrawn from the Tour de France ahead of Thursday’s big mountain stage in the Alps.
Cardinals, new skipper open second half with five-game series at Wrigley
St. Louis Cardinals-Chicago Cubs preview
The Latest: Carnoustie not living up to its nickname
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) The Latest on the British (all times local):
With Leonard gone, a new look for Popovich and the Spurs
SAN ANTONIO (AP) The most tumultuous offseason in Gregg Popovich’s two decades with the Spurs ended with the trade of star Kawhi Leonard to Toronto.
FIBA bans Australian players over basketball brawl in Manila
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Thirteen basketball players and two coaches were suspended and fined Thursday, and sanctions were imposed on the national federations of the Philippines and Australia after a brawl during an Asian qualifier for the sport’s
NRL's Roosters sign winger English winger Ryan Hall
SYDNEY (AP) The Sydney Roosters have signed English test winger Ryan Hall to a two-year National Rugby League contract beginning next season as a replacement for the departing Blake Ferguson.
New Mexico to eliminate 4 sports to curb spending
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) Four University of New Mexico sports are facing the chopping block – including the highly regarded men’s soccer program – under a series of recommendations made late Wednesday by university president Garnett S. Stokes
ESPYs List
LOS ANGELES (AP) Winners at the ESPY Awards presented Wednesday:
Chase Briscoe wins in a photo finish at Eldora | 2018 TRUCK SERIES | FOX NASCAR
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Highlights: Chase Briscoe barely beats Grant Enfinger to the line to win the Eldora Dirt Derby.
Briscoe wins door-banging overtime shootout at Eldora
ROSSBURG, Ohio (AP) Chase Briscoe held off Grant Enfinger on the dirt at Eldora Speedway in a door-banging overtime shootout Wednesday night in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race.
Sex abuse victims join hands, accept courage award at ESPYs
LOS ANGELES (AP) More than 140 survivors of sexual abuse by a former team doctor for USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University joined hands on stage to be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at
Multi-truck wreck ensues after wild restart at Eldora | 2018 TRUCK SERIES | FOX NASCAR
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Highlights: Todd Gilliland, Myatt Snyder, and Cody Coughlin are all involved in a wreck after a crazy restart at Eldora.