Jake Faria slated to take on Luis Severino in Game 2 of Rays-Yankees
The Tampa Bay Rays have right-hander Jake Faria on the mound Tuesday night as they square off against Luis Severino and the New York Yankees for Game 2 of their series.
Giuseppe Rossi faces one-year ban for doping case in Italy
Giuseppe Rossi’s injury plagued career has taken another negative turn with a positive doping test
Brewers beat Cardinals 6-4 to open 3-game wild-card lead
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Eric Thames scored on reliever Bud Norris’ throwing error in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers improved their playoff positioning by topping the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Monday night.
Taillon outpitches Hamels, Pirates beat Cubs 5-1
CHICAGO (AP) – Jameson Taillon outpitched Cole Hamels, Francisco Cervelli hit a two-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates made the Chicago Cubs wait at least another day to clinch a postseason spot with a 5-1 victory on
Kluber wins his 20th as Indians beat White Sox 4-0
CHICAGO (AP) – Corey Kluber spread the credit for his first 20-win season, and admitted it’s “a nice, round number.”
Northwestern RB Larkin retires due to neck/spine condition
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) – Northwestern leading rusher Jeremy Larkin is retiring from football after being diagnosed with cervical stenosis, a condition that causes narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck and upper back.
Preview: Twins vs. Tigers
Mauer may be starting his last homestand as Twins host Tigers
Hot-headed and level-headed: Meet Europe's Ryder Cup rookies
The five rookies in the European Ryder Cup team fall into two camps: The hot-headed and the level-headed.
Temporary bridge during I-55 and Lake Shore work wins award
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A temporary bridge used during reconstruction of the interchange at Interstate 55 and Lake Shore Drive in Chicago has earned Illinois a national transportation award.
Chicago Archdiocese to merge parishes, close school, church
CHICAGO (AP) – The Archdiocese of Chicago is closing one school and one church and merging parishes to help address financial issues and an expected priest shortage.
Defense to call more witnesses in Chicago officer’s trial
CHICAGO (AP) – Defense attorneys will call more witnesses Tuesday as the murder trial of Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke resumes.
Metra announces 13th annual post, essay contest
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago-area’s commuter train service has launched its 13th annual poster and essay contest aimed at raising awareness about the hazards trains can pose.
Woman driving go-kart killed in northern Illinois crash
MARENGO, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a woman driving a go-kart on a rural northern Illinois road was killed when hit from behind by a car.
18 more convictions tied to corrupt Chicago officer tossed
CHICAGO (AP) – A judge has vacated the convictions of 18 more men investigated by a corrupt Chicago police sergeant.
Column: Poulter and his passion back at the Ryder Cup
Column: Ian Poulter back in the Ryder Cup and wanting to prove the ‘Postman’ can still deliver
Hoshots, Stallions, Commanders, Fleet make up Alliance West
With nicknames that certainly make sense for their regions, the Alliance of American Football unveiled the names and logos of their West Division teams
Local man’s health scare highlights importance of monitoring symptoms

The story of a local community leader’s health scare stresses the importance of knowing a patient’s medical history and to pay close attention to symptoms.
The Latest: Kids bring great atmosphere to Women’s World Cup
The Latest: Cambage dominates in Australia win at World Cup
1 dead in car vs semi accident in Warren Co.

One individual is dead and another is in the hospital after a car and semi collided in rural Warren County.
MLB, NFL, NBA franchises team up for 'Rally the Vote' drive
Nine sports franchises from Major League Baseball, the NBA and the NFL are teaming up and asking fans to register to vote