Rizzo homers, Cubs hold off Nationals’ rally for 6-5 win
WASHINGTON (AP) – Anthony Rizzo homered, Albert Almora Jr. had three hits and the Chicago Cubs held off the Washington Nationals for a 6-5 victory Sunday night.
Rangers score 2 runs in 10th, rally past Cardinals 5-4
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Nomar Mazara hit a sacrifice fly off St. Louis reliever Carlos Martinez to cap a two-run rally in the 10th inning, lifting the Texas Rangers over the Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday.
Shannon Sharpe on Kawhi Leonard: ‘He’s been nothing short of spectacular’
Shannon Sharpe talks about the Toronto Raptors 118-112 double OT win against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3. Hear why Shannon believes Kawhi Leonard continues to impress and prove he’s the NBA’s best two-way player.
Blues move to brink of Cup final with 5-0 win over Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) – Vladimir Tarasenko scored on a penalty shot and Jaden Schwartz added the first of his three goals during a dominant second period that carried St. Louis to the brink of its first
Maddon, Cubs drop protest over Doolittle’s delivery
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Chicago Cubs have dropped their protest over the pitching delivery of Washington reliever Sean Doolittle.
Guerrero Jr. homers again, Blue Jays beat White Sox 5-2
CHICAGO (AP) – Following a slow start, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is showing why he’s one of the top prospects in the majors.
Real Madrid extends Kroos' contract until 2023
Real Madrid says it has extended Toni Kroos’ contract until the end of the 2023 season
Three Cuts: Austin Riley raises Braves’ ceiling, belongs in starting lineup
The 22-year-old slugger brought his Triple-A hot streak to the majors and hasn’t stopped hitting.
18th Most Memorable Women’s World Cup™ Moment: Laura Bassett's Own Goal
Laura Bassett’s own goal in the 92nd minute of the 2015 semifinal vs. Japan sent England home.
U of Illinois to award more than 22,000 degrees this year
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Preliminary numbers show that the University of Illinois system expects to award more than 22,000 degrees this year.
Committee to find next head of Southern Illinois University
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – A 27-person committee has been formed to find the next president of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
Chicago police seek suspect in arson attempt at synagogue
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police are stepping up patrols at synagogues as well as Jewish schools and businesses after an attempted arson at a synagogue and vandalism near others.
Incoming Chicago mayor has path to historic police reforms
CHICAGO (AP) – Lori Lightfoot is coming into the Chicago mayor’s office pledging to overhaul the city’s police force.
Police: Pickup crashed into home, struck sleeping woman
SPRING GROVE, Ill. (AP) – Sheriff’s officials in northern Illinois say a pickup truck struck an SUV, utility pole and fence before crashing into a home and pinning a woman who was asleep.
Lombard woman gets 26 years in mother’s strangulation death
LOMBARD, Ill. (AP) – Prosecutors say a suburban Chicago woman has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for her mother’s strangulation death last year.
Parolee gets life for 85-year-old Crete man’s 2014 killing
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) – Authorities in Will County say a man has been sentenced to life without parole for the 2014 killing of an 85-year-old Crete man.
Chicago public health department confirms measles case
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago health officials say they’ve confirmed a measles case and are working to contact those who may have been exposed to the infection.
Pritzker considering bill to halt immigrant detention center
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is to consider a measure the state Legislature has approved that would ban privatized immigration detention centers in Illinois.
Illinois wildlife biologist aims to save prairie chickens
CHICAGO (AP) – A wildlife biologist has taken prairie chickens from Kansas, which has a more robust population, and released them in Illinois in an effort to boost the population of the endangered birds.
Stuttgart hires Holstein Kiel coach Walter for next season
Stuttgart has hired Holstein Kiel coach Tim Walter to take over for next season