Riddle’s homer in 11th lifts Marlins over Cardinals, 7-6
ST. LOUIS (AP) – JT Riddle hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, Zac Gallen was effective in his major league debut and the Miami Marlins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Thursday night.
Alzolay’s strong debut, 6-run 3rd lead Cubs over Mets 7-4
CHICAGO (AP) – Cubs top pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay tossed four innings of dazzling relief in his major league debut and the offense broke through with a six-run third as Chicago beat the New York Mets 7-4
Bulls draft North Carolina’s Coby White with No. 7 pick
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Bulls drafted North Carolina point guard Coby White with the No. 7 overall pick on Thursday.
Bears sign sixth-round pick CB Duke Shelley to 4-year deal
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – The Chicago Bears have signed sixth-round draft pick Duke Shelley to a four-year contract.
Iowa fires volleyball coach, cooperating with NCAA
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Iowa fired volleyball coach Bond Shymansky on Wednesday, saying an independent investigation by an outside law firm determined he committed a major NCAA rules violation.
Former inmate sues Chicago, police for wrongful conviction
CHICAGO (AP) – A man who spent nearly a decade in prison has filed a lawsuit alleging he falsely confessed to a fatal shooting after Chicago police detectives badgered and threatened him in a windowless interrogation room
‘Attack Asthma Camp’ slated for next week in Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) – A camp to help children deal with asthma will be offered next week in central Illinois.
Rolling Stones return to stage, tour after Mick Jagger mends
CHICAGO (AP) – Please allow them to reintroduce themselves: The Rolling Stones are set to return to the stage.
Family of teen fatally shot by Chicago officer files lawsuit
CHICAGO (AP) – The family of a teenager shot and killed by a Chicago police officer earlier this year has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and officer.
Man charged in woman’s shooting death at Chicago Walgreens
CHICAGO (AP) – Police say a man has been charged with murder and pretending to be an officer in the shooting death of a woman inside a Chicago Walgreens store.
2 found guilty of conspiracy to give Islamic State support
CHICAGO (AP) – Two suburban Chicago men accused of giving cellphones to an undercover FBI agent to be used as detonators for bombs have been convicted of conspiracy to provide material support to the Islamic State group.
Man sentenced for fatal shooting near police headquarters
CHICAGO (AP) – A 35-year prison sentence has been handed a Chicago man convicted in the death of a 49-year-old police dispatcher who was hit by gunfire intended for another person.
Man charged in death of son after alleged argument
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. (AP) – An 84-year-old suburban Chicago man is being held without bond on charges he shot to death his son at the home they shared.
Police questioning man in fatal shooting at Walgreens
CHICAGO (AP) – Police are questioning a man in the fatal shooting of a 46-year-old woman inside a Chicago Walgreens store.
Teen charged with burglary after being shot by deputy
CHICAGO (AP) – A 16-year-old boy who was shot by a Cook County sheriff’s deputy has been charged with burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle after the deputy’s car was broken into in Chicago’s Little Village
Authorities find body of missing man in river logjam
MOMENCE, Ill. (AP) – The body of a 67-year-old Chicago man who went missing after his boat crashed into a logjam on the Kankakee River in eastern Illinois has been found.
Museum to unveil bible that belonged to Lincoln
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois historians say a bible that belonged to Abraham Lincoln in the last year of his life will be put on display at the presidential museum and library in the 16th president’s hometown.
Heavy rains cause flash flooding in central Illinois
BETHANY, Ill. (AP) – Four people and a dog in a central Illinois village had to be rescued by police dive teams from rising waters during flash flooding after heavy rainstorms.
F1 leader Hamilton fastest in 1st practice for French GP
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton posts fastest time in the first practice session for the French Grand Prix
Petr Cech returns to Chelsea as technical advisor
Chelsea appoints former goalkeeper Petr Cech as technical and performance advisor, bringing him back the club after his four-year sojourn at Arsenal