Browns trade Duke Johnson to Texans for 2020 draft pick
Browns trade disgruntled running back Duke Johnson to Texans for 2020 draft pick
White Sox, Yankees to play at 'Field of Dreams' in 2020
White Sox, Yankees to play at ‘Field of Dreams’ in 2020 in 1st major league game ever played in Iowa
Shannon Sharpe: Aaron Rodgers' 'arrogance' could lead to the Packers eventually cutting ties
Shannon Sharpe explains why he thinks Aaron Rodgers 'arrogance' could lead to the Green Bay Packers eventually moving on from him.
Marlins return home for four-game set vs. Braves
The Miami Marlins are back at home Thursday night as they begin a four-game series against the visiting Atlanta Braves.
Beer chaser: Mayfield endorses sports drink after brew chug
Browns QB Mayfield signs endorsement deal with sports drink after beer chug
Lukaku in Milan to complete move from Man United to Inter
Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku was in Italy on Thursday to complete his move to Inter Milan on the final day of the Premier League’s transfer window
WNBA players to appear in NBA 2K20
The WNBA is expanding its reach in video games as its players will appear in NBA 2K20
Martin 2-out, 2-run single in 9th, Dodgers edge Cards 2-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Russell Martin drove a two-run, two-out single up the middle for the Dodgers’ 10th walk-off win of the season, and Los Angeles swept the St. Louis Cardinals with a 2-1 victory Wednesday.
Happ’s slam leads Quintana, Cubs over Athletics 10-1
CHICAGO (AP) – Ian Happ hit his second career grand slam, Jose Quintana tossed two-hit ball through seven innings to win his sixth straight decision and the Chicago Cubs ripped the Oakland Athletics 10-1 on Wednesday.
Iowa extends AD Gary Barta through 2024
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – Iowa athletic director Gary Barta has agreed to a three-year contract extension.
Nova pitches 8 scoreless, White Sox beat Tigers 8-1
DETROIT (AP) – Ivan Nova pitched eight scoreless innings, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 on Wednesday.
Bears to unveil statues of Payton, Halas outside stadium
CHICAGO (AP) – The Bears will unveil statues of Hall of Famers Walter Payton and George S. Halas outside of Soldier Field on Sept. 3.
Trump says he’s considering commutation for Blagojevich
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says he’s “very strongly” considering commuting the sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who is serving a 14-year prison term on multiple federal corruption convictions.
Illinois urges emergency planning before school starts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois officials are encouraging families to make preparing for an emergency part of back-to-school planning.
Illinois spending $20M to encourage complete census count
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois is giving out $20 million in grants to community organizations and local governments to help ensure all residents are counted in the 2020 census.
Pritzker favors fried food as Illinois State Fair opens
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – When it comes to food at the Illinois State Fair, Gov. J.B. Pritzker isn’t particular – as long as it’s fried.
Brothers believed armed, dangerous wanted in Elgin shooting
ELGIN, Ill. (AP) – Arrest warrants have been issued by suburban Chicago authorities for two brothers believed to be suspects in the fatal shooting of a man during a parking lot altercation.
Slain Chinese scholar’s dad says her body may never be found
URBANA, Ill. (AP) – The father of a slain scholar who begged his daughter’s killer to reveal what he did with her remains so that they could be returned to China for burial says his family now
2 senators ask MLB for data on foul ball injuries
WASHINGTON (AP) – Illinois’ two senators have urged Major League Baseball to be more transparent about fans who are injured by foul balls, saying the lack of data is creating confusion about the extent of the problem.
Is pot safe when pregnant? Study seeks answer, draws critics
CHICAGO (AP) – An increase in U.S. women using pot during pregnancy has prompted new government-funded research aiming to resolve questions about whether it might harm the fetus and lead to brain damage.