Ngakoue ends holdout, reports to Jags camp without new deal
Yannick Ngakoue’s holdout failed to land him a new contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars
Barcelona signs left back Junior Firpo from Betis
Barcelona says it bought left back Junior Firpo from rival Spanish club Real Betis for a fee that could reach 30 million euros (33 million dollars)
Fiers extends win streak to 8 as A’s thump Cardinals, 8-3
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Mike Fiers took a shutout into the sixth inning for his eighth consecutive win, and the Oakland Athletics beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-3 on Saturday night.
Harper, Hoskins back Nola as Phillies beat White Sox 3-2
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Aaron Nola pitched seven strong innings, Bryce Harper and Rhys Hoskins homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Saturday night.
Cardinals activate OF Marcell Ozuna from injured list
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Marcell Ozuna from the injured list Saturday and put him in left field and batting cleanup against the Oakland Athletics.
White Sox place RHP Fulmer on 10-day IL
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The Chicago White Sox have placed reliever Carson Fulmer on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring.
Cubs’ Contreras out with hamstring injury, extent uncertain
CHICAGO (AP) – All-Star catcher Willson Contreras hurt his right hamstring while running out a flyball Saturday and the Chicago Cubs are waiting to learn the extent on the injury.
Hamels sharp in return, Almora and Cubs beat Brewers 4-1
CHICAGO (AP) – Cole Hamels pitched five shutout innings after spending five weeks on the injured list, Albert Almora Jr. hit a tiebreaking home run and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Saturday.
Everton signs teenage striker Kean from Juventus
Everton has signed 19-year-old Italy striker Moise Kean from Juventus in a deal reported to be worth 27.5 million pounds ($33.5 million)
5 heat-related deaths so far this summer in Chicago area
CHICAGO (AP) – Officials say there have been five heat-related deaths so far this summer in the Chicago area.
2 killed in fiery early morning crash outside Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – Two people were killed and three others were injured in a fiery crash on an expressway south of Chicago.
New law aimed at helping more students receive financial aid
DECATUR, Ill. (AP) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a measure aimed at helping more Illinois students receive federal financial aid to attend college.
Illinois lawmakers seek more funds for affordable housing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Two Democratic Illinois lawmakers say more money is needed to address the need for more affordable, permanent and stable homes in the state.
Man who live streamed sexual abuse of child gets 33 years
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) – A southern Illinois man who pleaded guilty to live streaming on the internet his sexual abuse of a child has been sentenced to more than 33 years in federal prison.
Los Angeles plays San Diego after Buehler's strong performance
Los Angeles looks to follow up a strong showing by Saturday starter Walker Buehler
Phillies play White Sox, aim to build on Nola's strong performance
Philadelphia looks to follow up a dominant performance by Saturday starter Aaron Nola
Rangers chase series sweep against Detroit
Texas can secure a series sweep with a win when they host Detroit
Angels look to end 3-game losing streak against Indians
Los Angeles heads into the matchup against Cleveland in a rut, losers of three straight
New York plays Boston, looks to build on German's strong performance
New York looks to follow up a strong showing by Saturday starter Domingo German
Royals take 5-game slide into matchup with Twins
Kansas City is looking to snap its five-game losing streak with a win over Minnesota