Preview: Twins at Tigers
Twins right-hander Kohl Stewart will make his major league debut
1 dead, 1 injured after boat explodes in Chicago-area harbor
WILMETTE, Ill. (AP) – A man has been killed and another man injured in a boat explosion north of Chicago.
Shelters pitch in to help 91 dogs found in Illinois home
BENTON, Ill. (AP) – Animal shelters across Illinois are pitching in to care for 91 dogs found in a home authorities describe as having “deplorable” conditions.
Man charged over loaded gun in 4-year-old son’s backpack
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois man is charged with reckless conduct after authorities say his 4-year-old son found a gun in a backpack his father had brought to him at day care.
Illinois inspectors climb over, under fair rides for safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The carnival rides at the Illinois State Fair symbolize the annual summer festival – the bigger, faster, and scarier, the better.
Illinois agency grounds helicopters due to lack of funding
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) – An agency that’s provided air support to law enforcement agencies across northern Illinois for 15 years is all but defunct and relinquishing its fleet of helicopters due to a lack of funding.
Obama Foundation raised nearly $233M in 2017
CHICAGO (AP) – The Obama Foundation says it raised nearly $233 million in the first full year of fundraising after President Barack Obama left the White House.
Flaherty, streaking Cardinals top Royals 8-3
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Jack Flaherty struck out nine in seven innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
Bauer dominates as Indians beat White Sox 3-1
CHICAGO (AP) – Trevor Bauer pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning before getting struck in the right leg by a line drive, and Michael Brantley and Jose Ramirez hit back-to-back home runs to lift the Cleveland
Zimmerman 2 HRs off shaky Lester, Nationals trounce Cubs 9-4
CHICAGO (AP) – Ryan Zimmerman hit two home runs off a shaky Jon Lester and tied a career high with six RBIs, sending the Washington Nationals over the Chicago Cubs 9-4 on Saturday.
US qualifies for Olympics with Japan win at softball worlds
The United States has qualified for the softball tournament at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after Japan beat Canada 3-0 at the women’s world softball championship
LAFC falls to Sporting Kansas City 2-0, Christian Ramirez makes LA debut
LAFC wasn’t able to come out with a win in this one, falls to Sporting Kansas City 2-0.
LEADING OFF: Scherzer vs Hamels, Wright returns, Sale back
LEADING OFF: Scherzer vs Hamels at Wrigley on Sunday night, Mets’ Wright starts rehab assignment, Sale returns from disabled list
LA Galaxy unable to get past Minnesota United, draw 2-2 after late equalizer
LA Galaxy unable to get past Minnesota United in a tight 2-2 draw. Minnesota’s Romario Ibarra hit the late equalizer in the 84th minute for the game tying goal.
Cousins shines as Vikings beat Broncos 42-28
Saturday’s NFL Preseason Capsules
Kirk has big early play, Cardinals beat Chargers 24-17
Christian Kirk has big early play, Arizona Cardinals beat San Diego Chargers 24-17
Minnesota United earns draw on Ibarra's late goal
Minnesota United’s Romario Ibarra scored in the 84th minute for a 2-2 draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Vancouver snaps Portland's unbeaten run with 2-1 victory
Vancouver snaps Portland’s unbeaten run with 2-1 victory
Francisco Arcia makes MLB pitching debut, becomes first Angels position player to pitch under Mike Scioscia
Francisco Arcia becomes first Angels position player to pitch under Mike Scioscia against the A’s 8/11/18
A's Ramon Laureano makes possible throw of the year, 321 feet to first base for the double play
A’s Ramon Laureano makes possible throw of the year, 321 feet to first base for the double play against the Angels 8/11