Wei-Yin Chen kicks things off for Marlins against Phillies
The Miami Marlins have left-hander Wei-Yin Chen on the mound Friday night as they begin a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Ex-US goalkeeper Tim Howard buys London team with consortium
Former United States goalkeeper Tim Howard is part of a consortium that has taken over a fifth-tier football club in London
Nick Wright outlines what Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs need to do to beat the Steelers
Nick Wright and Cris Carter preview Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Week 2 matchup. Nick outlines what Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs need to do to beat the Steelers.
Ferrari team principal explains decision to drop Raikkonen
Ferrari’s decision not to keep Kimi Raikkonen next season was based on the team’s long-term future rather than the driver’s current form
Nick Wright explains why he doesn’t think Aaron Rodgers will play Week 2
Nick Wright and Cris Carter talk Green Bay Packers – Minnesota Vikings matchup on today’s show. Nick explains why he doesn’t think Aaron Rodgers will play Week 2 against the Vikings.
Torres takes early 2-stroke lead at Evian Championship
Tour rookie Maria Torres shot a 2-under 69 to take a two-stroke clubhouse lead in the second round of the Evian Championship
FANTASY PLAYS: Start ‘Em – Sit ‘Em For Week 2 NFL games
FANTASY PLAYS: Start ‘Em – Sit ‘Em For Week 2 NFL games
Nick Wright gives New England the edge over Jacksonville in Sunday’s matchup
Nick Wright and Cris Carter preview Jacksonville Jaguars – New England Patriots Week 2 matchup on today’s show. Nick outlines why he thinks the Patriots have the edge. Do you agree with Nick?
Baez’s bunt single lifts Cubs past Nationals in 10 innings
WASHINGTON (AP) – Javier Baez delivered the go-ahead run with a bunt single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 4-3 on Thursday in a makeup of a game postponed earlier in
University of Illinois panel suggests adopting new mascot

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – A University of Illinois report suggests that the school consider adopting a new sports mascot to help quell ongoing turmoil over the 2007 decision to do away with its longtime Chief Illiniwek portrayal.
Your Weekend approaches with plenty for the family.

It’s going to be a beautiful weekend to help a shelter pet.
Machado drives in 3 runs, Dodgers top Cardinals 9-7
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs to back Clayton Kershaw, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 9-7 Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series between
The Latest: Opening statements to begin in officer’s trial
CHICAGO (AP) – The Latest on the trial of Chicago Police officer charged with murder in the shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald (all times local):
Chicago joins objection to federal family planning changes
CHICAGO (AP) – The city of Chicago has joined 19 other local governments in a legal brief supporting Planned Parenthood’s challenge of federal changes to funding requirements.
Group raising money for Ray Bradbury statue nears its goal
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – A group raising money for a 12-foot-tall statue honoring author Ray Bradbury has almost reached its goal.
Chicago officer’s lawyers to say if they want jury or judge
CHICAGO (AP) – Defense attorneys are expected to announce if they want a jury or a judge to hear the murder trial of a Chicago police officer who fatally shot Laquan McDonald.
27 years after murdering woman, man guilty of another death
CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago man who served time in prison for the murder of a girlfriend has been convicted in the death of another woman, an ex-girlfriend.
Man sentenced in 1973 death of wife in suburban Chicago
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (AP) – The husband of a woman who was killed along a little-traveled suburban Chicago road in 1973 has been sentenced to 75 years in prison.
Suburban Chicago officer shot on city’s southwest side
CHICAGO (AP) – A suburban Chicago police officer has been shot while conducting an investigation on the city’s southwest side.
US appeals court upholds Illinois campaign finance limits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A federal appeals court has upheld Illinois’ campaign contribution limits.