Brian Westbrook thinks AB will put up better numbers than OBJ on their new team
Brian Westbrook believes Antonio Brown will have better success on the Oakland Raiders than Odell Beckham Jr. on the Cleveland Browns. Hear why Westbrook thinks the Browns will be a better team, but AB will put up
Agnelli hints Juventus might not risk Ronaldo against Ajax
Cristiano Ronaldo will not be risked for Juventus’ first match of the Champions League quarterfinals against Ajax if he is not fully fit
Top Tweets: Whitecaps show off Isobel Cup on opening day
The NWHL champion Minnesota Whitecaps brought the Isobel Cup to Target Field for opening day
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Reputed ‘Ripper Crew’ member, killer released from prison
CANTON, Ill. (AP) – Authorities say a man convicted of murder as a suspected member of the notorious “Ripper Crew” that killed as many as 20 Chicago-area women in the 1980s has been released from prison.
DeBrincat’s 2 goals lead Blackhawks past Sharks 5-4
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – Alex DeBrincat scored twice to reach the 40-goal mark and the Chicago Blackhawks handed the San Jose Sharks their seventh straight loss, 5-4 on Thursday night.
Eagles acquire RB Jordan Howard in trade with Bears
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired running back Jordan Howard from the Chicago Bears for a conditional sixth-round pick in next year’s NFL draft.
Baez hits 2 HRs as Cubs open season with 12-4 win at Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Javier Baez homered twice, Jon Lester won for the first time in his last five opening day starts and the Chicago Cubs began the season with a 12-4 victory Thursday at Texas, spoiling
Cain takes away HR for final out, Brewers beat Cardinals 5-4
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Milwaukee center fielder Lorenzo Cain soared above the wall to rob Jose Martinez of a tying home run for the final out, lifting Christian Yelich and the Brewers over the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4
Keller pitches Royals past White Sox 5-3 in rainy opener
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Brad Keller pitched two-hit ball over seven shutout innings, Adalberto Mondesi tripled twice and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Thursday after the start of their season
US heads FIFA women's rankings, England rises to No 3
The United States heads the FIFA women’s rankings two months before defending its World Cup title, and England rises above host France
Potential flooding prompts move of Illinois youth detainees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Officials are working to transfer residents and staff of a youth detention facility out of a southwest Illinois county to escape potential Mississippi River flooding.
Galebsurg woman accused of suffocating baby enters plea deal
GALESBURG, Ill. (AP) – A western Illinois woman charged with trying to suffocate one of her children is facing prison time in a plea deal with prosecutors.
2 men involved in thwarting drug arrest now in custody
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say they have arrested a suspected drug dealer who previously avoided capture after a group of people threatened to harm a police officer attempting to take the suspect into custody.
Immigrants held in home, forced to work
CHICAGO (AP) – A suburban Chicago woman is facing federal allegations she held hostage 19 adults and 14 children from Guatemala in her home and forced them to work.
Illinois state trooper hit by truck, killed in Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois State Police trooper has been killed when she was struck by a truck during a traffic stop.
Michigan's season ends with smothering, 63-44 loss to Texas Tech
Only five players score for Wolverines
Case of measles confirmed in northern Chicago suburbs
OAK FOREST, Ill. (AP) – Public health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a northern Chicago suburb and say others may have been exposed.
Reputed Chicago gang member, killer set for prison release
CHICAGO (AP) – A convicted murderer who is suspected of belonging to the notorious “Ripper Crew” that killed as many as 20 Chicago-area women in the 1980s is scheduled for release from prison this week.
Woman details alleged 2003 abuse by R. Kelly in TV interview
CHICAGO (AP) – A woman is publicly accusing R&B singer R. Kelly of sexually abusing her in 2003 while she worked as his hairdresser.