The Latest: China to be confirmed as host of 2023 Asian Cup
The Asian Football Confederation says it will confirm China as host of the 2023 Asian Cup on Tuesday
Maroon's up-and-down St. Louis homecoming has been all about family
Patrick Maroon decided to sign with the St. Louis Blues for family reasons, and it’s family that has helped pull him through the tough times.
Shannon Sharpe disagrees with Steph Curry’s remarks on the Raptors leaving Iguodala open
Shannon Sharpe responds to Stephen Curry calling the Toronto Raptors defense ‘janky’ after Andre Iguodala’s late-game clutch shot. Hear why Shannon doesn’t agree with Steph’s assessment of the situation.
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Skip Bayless: Kawhi Leonard deserved a 'C' for his Game 2 performance
Skip Bayless evaluates Kawhi Leonard's Game 2 performance after Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Hear why he grades Kawhi a 'C' after the Toronto Raptors' loss against the Golden State Warriors.
Jaguars sign journeyman receiver Terrelle Pryor
Jaguars sign journeyman receiver Terrelle Pryor, giving team more depth at position
Skip Bayless: DeMarcus Cousins saved the Warriors in Game 2 against the Raptors
Skip Bayless talks about the Golden State Warriors’ 109-104 win against the Toronto Raptors in Game 2. Hear why Skip credits Cousins for saving the night.
Dugout Social: Grayson Greiner (VIDEO)
Getting to know Tigers catcher Grayson Greiner
Skip Bayless surprises Shannon Sharpe with some flip-flops for his NBA Finals prediction
Skip Bayless comes with a couple of Shannon Sharpe memorial flip-flops for today’s show. Skip says Shannon has started to become ‘infamous for flip-flopping’ his NBA Finals pick this year.
Galesburg Council deciding on adding 2 more liquor licenses
Galesburg City Council Monday night will vote on adding two more Class A liquor licenses to the city’s roster.
Rainbow crosswalks installed in Chicago’s ‘Boystown’ area
CHICAGO (AP) – More than a dozen crosswalks are to be painted rainbow colors in Chicago’s “Boystown” area for June’s LGBT pride activities.
Illinois city of Peru installs new 16-foot tall clock
PERU, Ill. (AP) – A new clock that’s more than 16 feet tall has been installed in front of city hall in the north-central Illinois city of Peru.
Chicago police investigating ‘unauthorized’ video release
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police are investigating after video was posted online showing the shooting death of a woman who was shielding her toddler from gunfire.
Decatur man dies when motorcycle, deer collide on roadway
MACON, Ill. (AP) – Authorities in central Illinois say a Decatur man has died after his motorcycle collided with a deer.
Illinois man set for trial in missing Chinese scholar case
CHICAGO (AP) – A former University of Illinois graduate student is set to stand trial in the 2017 disappearance and suspected killing of a visiting scholar from China whose body hasn’t been found.
2 dead, 4 injured in separate Chicago weekend shootings
CHICAGO (AP) – Police in Chicago say officers responding to a shooting report found two men dead in vehicle in the Old Town neighborhood on the city’s North Side.
Drugs make headway against lung, breast, prostate cancers
CHICAGO (AP) – Newer drugs are improving survival for some people with hard-to-treat forms of cancer.
4 injured, including 1 critically, in Chicago shooting
CHICAGO (AP) – Police say four people were injured when someone opened fire while the four were standing in a parking lot at Chicago’s West Side.
McHenry County to give teachers youth mental health training
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) – McHenry County will train educators on how to identify and support youths experiencing mental health issues.
Carbondale to give free downtown parking 6-month trial run
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – A petition from hundreds of frustrated downtown Carbondale workers has netted free parking in the area for the next six months.