Illinois transfer TE Ford to sit 2019 after NCAA decision
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – Illinois tight end Luke Ford, a transfer from Georgia, will not be eligible to play this season after the NCAA upheld the denial of his request for a waiver.
Mondesi has 3 hits, helps KC beat ChiSox to end skid at 6
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Adalberto Mondesi had three hits and two RBIs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 Friday night to end a six-game losing streak.
Hamels, Baez lead Cubs past Cardinals 3-1
CHICAGO (AP) – Cole Hamels threw eight innings of three-hit shutout ball, Javier Baez hit a two-run homer and the Chicago Cubs topped the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 on Friday.
Cubs-Cards to play in London on June 13-14, 2020
NEW YORK (AP) – Major League Baseball has announced the two-game series in London between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals at West Ham’s Olympic Stadium on June 13-14, 2020. The New York Yankees and the
Cubs agree to deal with closer Craig Kimbrel
CHICAGO (AP) – Free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel has agreed to a contract with the Chicago Cubs.
People in SW Illinois county advised to consider evacuating
WATERLOO, Ill. (AP) – A sheriff in southwestern Illinois is urging some residents to consider evacuating because of the high level of the Mississippi River.
Man who introduced murdered teen to pimp going to prison
CHICAGO (AP) – The man who pleaded guilty to introducing a Chicago teenager to a pimp before she was murdered has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Report recommends ways to commemorate Chief Illiniwek
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – A group is recommending that the University of Illinois erect a plaque or monument to commemorate the history of Chief Illiniwek, the mascot who was dropped amid much criticism in 2007.
Veterans adopt dogs trained by Southern Illinois inmates
VIENNA, Ill. (AP) – Inmates at a Southern Illinois corrections facility are training dogs from a shelter and giving them to veterans.
Ex-alderman’s attorney seeks no prison time for client
CHICAGO (AP) – An attorney for a former Chicago alderman who pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges is asking a judge not to send his client to prison.
Slippery suspect: Police remove snake from patrol car engine
PARK FOREST, Ill. (AP) – How do you handcuff a snake?
Goal of the Day: Watch Amandine Henry’s curler again and again
France’s captain saved the best for last in the opening match of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup™.
Syrian soccer goalie who became rebel icon dies in battle
Syrian soccer goalie who became rebel icon dies in battle
Montenegro fires coach for boycotting Kosovo game
Montenegro has fired national coach Ljubisa Tumbakovic after he boycotted a European Championship qualifier against Kosovo
Ronaldo and Van Dijk face off in Nations League final
The final of UEFA’s newest competition features another clash between Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk
Turkey's Erdogan witness in footballer Mesut Ozil's wedding
Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in the wedding party as Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil tied the knot on Friday
Friday Sports in Brief
Friday Sports in Brief
NBA, MLB using data to chase better deals with sportsbooks
NBA and MLB executives staunchly believe their leagues deserve a cut of sports betting revenue
Germany looks strong, as usual, heading into the World Cup
2-time champions Germany opens the Women’s World Cup on Saturday with a match against China
Tigers take 3-game skid into matchup with Twins
Detroit heads into the matchup against Minnesota in a rut, losers of three straight