Preview: Marlins return home on high note, kick off series vs. Reds
After taking the Players Weekend series from the Phillies, the Miami Marlins are back at home Monday night to begin a four-game set against the Cincinnati Reds.
LIVE STREAMS: Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
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Skip Bayless: ’I was not shocked’ by Andrew Luck retiring because of the injury factor
Skip Bayless weighs in on Andrew Luck’s abrupt retirement from the league. He explains why he wasn’t shocked by this decision.
Shannon Sharpe reacts to Andrew Luck’s decision to retire from the NFL
Shannon Sharpe gives his thoughts on Andrew Luck announcing his retirement from the NFL. Hear why Shannon commends Luck's decision and puts some blame on the Indianapolis Colts.
Nick Wright reacts to Andrew Luck’s sudden retirement after 7 seasons with Colts
Nick Wright reacts to Andrew Luck retiring from the NFL after 7 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts.
Cris Carter has high expectations for Jacoby Brissett as Colts’ starter after Andrew Luck’s retirement
Cris Carter evaluates Indianapolis Colts’ new starter Jacoby Brissett. Hear why Cris has high expectations for Brissett and the Colts after Andrew Luck announced retirement.
Carpenter snaps out of slump as Cards sweep Rockies, 11-4
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Matt Carpenter broke out of his slump with a homer and three hits, Dexter Fowler drove in three runs and the St. Louis Cardinals cruised to an 11-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies
Local superintendents were bracing for Teacher minimum salary bump
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 2078 Thursday to increase the minimum salary for Illinois’ teachers to $40,000 a year by 2023.
Rendon leads Nationals past Cubs 7-5 for 5th straight win
CHICAGO (AP) – Anthony Rendon homered and had four hits, including an RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Sunday for their fifth straight victory.
Lopez throws 5 no-hit innings, ChiSox top Rangers 2-0
CHICAGO (AP) – Reynaldo Lopez pitched five no-hit scoreless innings before leaving with dehydration and flu-like symptoms, and the Chicago White Sox went on to beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 on Sunday.
Cubs 1B Rizzo sidelined by back tightness
CHICAGO (AP) – Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is out of the starting lineup because of tightness in his back.
Hudson pitches 6 scoreless, Cardinals beat Rockies 6-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) – Harrison Bader homered, Dakota Hudson allowed just two hits over six innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Colorado Rockies 6-0 on Saturday night.
Rookie Allard dominant as Rangers beat White Sox 4-0
CHICAGO (AP) – Willie Calhoun and Danny Santana homered, rookie Kolby Allard pitched into the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 4-0 on Saturday night.
Carbondale to host international musicians until 2021
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) – Officials say Carbondale has been chosen as one of several Midwest cities to host international artists for the next few years.
Knox County property tax due date next week
It’s time to pay the taxman.
University of Illinois strengthens smoke-free campus policy
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) – Officials at the University of Illinois say they will start enforcing a new smoke-free policy on Monday.
Illinois trooper killed in line of duty remembered at church
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) – An Illinois state trooper who was fatally shot while serving a search warrant is being remembered as a caring family man who went the extra mile.
Group civil litigations cost Chicago-area economy $3.8B
CHICAGO (AP) – A group that advocates for tort reform in Illinois says a new report concludes civil litigation ends up costing the Chicago-area economy some $3.8 billion a year.
Indicted Chicago alderman withdraws as law firm partner
CHICAGO (AP) – Records show a longtime Chicago alderman facing corruption charges is no longer a partner at a law firm that’s central to a federal criminal case against him.
Amateur boxing champion fights off her attackers in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago police say an amateur boxing champion successfully fought back attackers who tried to take her cellphone.